Turkey and Romania face each other in an official match of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Europe season. The game takes place at Atatürk Olympic Stadium (Atatürk Olympic) on Thursday, 26/03/2026, at 17:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Seleção da Turquia vs Seleção da Romênia, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Turkey vs Romania

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Turkey Win

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👉 Our prediction is: Turkey to win the 1st half

As the odds and the statistics clearly indicate, Turkey is the superior side in this matchup. They play an aggressive attacking style that puts pressure on their opponents. We expect more or less the same gameplan at home against Romania, which should result in a fast start.

That is why we are tipping Turkey to win the first half in the half-time market.

The Crescent Stars preview

Turkey comes into the match having played 6 games in the World Cup Qualifiers Europe so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2.17 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses.

Turkey's attack has scored 17 goals during this period. Out of this total, 17 goals were scored in the World Cup Qualifiers Europe, averaging 2.83 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.83.

The offence system of Turkey is led by Kenan Yildiz as the top scorer of the season. The german midfielder has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 12 goals with an average of 2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 12 goals conceded in 6 matches, resulting in an average of 2.

Tricolorii preview

On the other hand, Romania comes into the match having played 8 games in the World Cup Qualifiers Europe so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.63 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses.

Romania's attack has scored 19 goals during this period. Out of this total, 19 goals were scored in the World Cup Qualifiers Europe, averaging 2.38 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.38.

The offence system of Romania is led by Florin Lucian Tănase as the top scorer of the season. The romanian midfielder has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Nicușor Silviu Bancu, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 10 goals with an average of 1.25 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 10 goals conceded in 8 matches, resulting in an average of 1.25.

Head to head: Turkey vs Romania

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Turkey

International - WC Qualification Europe

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W W W L

2.17

Home W W L

2

Away D W W

2.33

Away Team

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Romania

International - WC Qualification Europe

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L W D W

1.63

Home W W W L

2.25

Away L D L W

1

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Published on 23 March 2026, at 20:05 Last updated on 23 March 2026, at 20:05
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