Grouo D Action Continues As Australia Face Turkey In Vancouver
Vancouver Stadium, USA | 2026 World Cup Group D | Sunday, June 14 | 5am BST
Ahead of the second World Cup Group D clash, BetVictor News, we deliver the in-depth Australia vs Turkey preview – including the score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, latest odds, the best betting angles and more.
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Australia Vs Turkey Preview
Entering their sixth successive finals, Australia will be aiming to cause an upset against World Cup dark horses Turkey. The Socceroos entertained their best ever finish last time out by reaching the R16 in Qatar.
Under the guidance of former Crystal Palace defender Tony Popovic, the Aussies will be looking to make a nuisance of themselves and frustrate the Turks in Vancouver.
However, the Crescent-Stars can boast an array of talent and boast two of European football’s most highly-regarded youngsters in the form of Arda Guler and Juventus poster boy Kenan Yildiz.
The duo are why many believe Vincenzo Montella’s side can go deep into the tournament. Prior to the match, the Australia vs Turkey odds favour Montella’s men to get off to a winning start.
Australia Vs Turkey H2H Record
The two previous H2H meetings have ended in victory for Turkey. Both were international friendlies in 2004 that were played in Sydney and Melbourne.
In the first match, it ended 3-1 to the visitors before they recorded a 1-0 win three days after. Which is something to bear in mind when it comes to World Cup betting on BetVictor’s Australia vs Turkey betting markets.
Australia vs Turkey H2H record:
- May 24, 2004 – Australia 0-1 Turkey
- May 21, 2004 – Australia 1-3 Turkey
Australia Vs Turkey Team News
Familiar faces Mathew Ryan, Jackson Irvine and Mathew Leckie are all expected to start for Australia on Sunday morning. The same applies for Norwich star Mohamed Toure – who fired home 10 goals in 12 outings for the Championship side in the second-half of the season.
As for Turkey, they may well have to navigate the fixture without Kenan Yildiz. The Juventus star is an injury doubt but a late decision is expected on him. Real Madrid sensation Arda Guler has already been passed fit to start from the off.
Australia’s last six in all comps:
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Turkey’s last six in all comps:
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Australia Vs Turkey Predicted Lineups
Australia predicted lineup:
Ryan; Italiano, Circati, Souttar, Herrington, Bos; Metcalfe, Irvine, O’Neill, Leckie; Toure
Turkey predicted lineup:
Cakir; Celik, Demiral, Bardakci, Elmali; Calhanoglu, Yuksek; Guler, Kokcu, Yilmaz; Gul
Australia Vs Turkey TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
Australia vs Turkey is available to watch live in the UK on ITV1 (kick-off 5am). Streaming is also available on ITVX. Followers can also tune in via BBC Radio 5 Live.
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Australia Vs Turkey Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- This will be just the first-ever international match between Australia and Turkey
- Australia World Cup stats – The Socceroos have won just one opening game in six attempts (3-1 vs Japan in 2006)
- Turkey have won five of their last six games in all competition
Top Betting Angles for Australia vs Turkey
Turkey to win and over 2.5 goals: Came in during both of Turkey’s warm up games. Online at 11/4.
BTTS (No): Turkey have kept four clean sheets in their last six. Australia have blanked in three of their last four Available at 4/5.
Anytime goalscorers: Kerem Akturkoglu (13/8) Deniz Gul (15/8), Arda Guler (9/4) and Kenan Yildiz (9/4) all offer potential.
Australia Vs Turkey Prediction
Even though there isn’t much to go on when it comes to the Turkey World Cup stats, they surprised the world stage when they came 3rd on their very first appearance in 2002.
And with many believing a deep run is possible again this time around, securing a sizable MD1 win will make supporters take notice. With the attacking talent the Crescent-Stars can boast and Australia’s lack of firepower, we are backing a comfortable win for Vincenzo Montella’s side.
Prediction: Australia 0-3 Turkey
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Any betting decisions should be made responsibly and there are no guarantees when it comes to match outcomes. All odds correct as of 12:30pm June, 13, 2026.
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