Turkey vs Romania Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Mar 2026

World Cup Play-Off Betting Preview: Turkey vs Romania

Turkey host Romania in this World Cup play-off semi-final at Tupras Stadyumu in Istanbul, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Thursday 26 March.

Turkey and Romania could be serving up goals and that means betting Over 2.5. We can get odds of -152 on the Total Goals market and we’re confident of landing a return with this wager.

A second-place finish in Group E saw Turkey book their place in this play-off semi-final, three points behind Spain and ahead of Georgia and Bulgaria.

Turkey drew away from home in their last game. A 2-2 World Cup qualifying scoreline was played out against Spain at Estadio de La Cartuja. The Crescent-Stars ended up with just 32% possession and had seven shots on target, while Deniz Guel and Salih Oezcan scored one goal each.

Romania, who finished third in Group H behind Austria and Bosnia-Herzegovina, qualified for this semi-final based on their UEFA Nations League performances.

Mircea Lucescu's side claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 7-1 World Cup qualifying win occurred against San Marino at Arena Nationala. They enjoyed 66% possession and managed ten shots on goal, with Andrei Ratiu being one of seven different players on the scoresheet.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Turkey	6	4	1	1	17	12	5	17:12	13
3	Romania	8	4	1	3	19	10	9	19:10	13

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6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.4 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 13.1 attempts. Turkey have had 54.6% possession and 5.8 corners per game. On average, the Crescent-Stars have conceded 1.6 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.2 corners.

Kenan Yildiz leads the way with 4 goals, Kerem Akturkoglu has 3, with Hakan Calhanoglu and two others on 2. Hakan Calhanoglu and Oguz Aydin are the leading assists makers with 4, while goalie Ugurcan Cakir has kept 2 clean sheets.

Romania have 6 victories, 3 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 2.6 goals from 9.3 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 54.6% possession, 4.8 corners awarded and 3.4 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 6.8 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.

Razvan Marin is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Ianis Hagi, Dennis Man, Daniel Birligea and Denis Dragus have 2. Nicusor Bancu, Valentin Mihaila and Ianis Hagi have clocked up 2 assists, with Horatiu Moldovan keeping one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Turkey confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ugurcan Cakir (GK), Mert Muldur, Samet Akaydin, Abdulkerim Bardakci, Ferdi Kadioglu, Ismail Yuksek, Hakan Calhanoglu, Baris Alper Yilmaz, Arda Guler, Kenan Yildiz, Kerem Akturkoglu.

Romania confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Ionut Andrei Radu (GK), Andrei Ratiu, Radu Dragusin, Andrei Burca, Nicusor Bancu, Razvan Marin, Ianis Hagi, Vlad Dragomir, Dennis Man, Daniel Birligea, Valentin Mihaila.

Turkey vs Romania Prediction & Betting Tips

Get fully prepped for Turkey vs Romania with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, sharp corners advice, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We think that a goal-filled World Cup qualifying game could be on the cards, with Over 2.5 looking like a sound bet when it comes to securing value. You can land odds of -152 for this selection and that looks worth backing.

Our panel of football writers survey the latest injuries and suspensions. When combined with the form guide, this helps us secure the best odds. Our stats-led approach backed up by key World Cup qualifying data is helpful.

Key Turkey vs Romania stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Turkey games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Turkey games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 7 Romania games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Romania games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Romania games.

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 60.2% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

If you like the idea of Over 2.5 Goals but are in search of a bigger price, there’s the chance to give the Result & Total Goals market a go. This involves combining the above selection with a team to win.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Turkey 3 - 0 Romania

We’ve picked out a correct score of 3-0 being landed by the Crescent-Stars. You can secure odds of +700 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kenan Yildiz to Score +150

Kenan Yildiz (Turkey) has scored three goals in his past four matches. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +150 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Kenan Yildiz Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+150

First

+430

Shots

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners -137

Each of the past five Turkey games have involved the 8.5 Total Corners line being covered. If you’re in agreement with our opinion that the Total Corners line is on the low side, take the odds of -137 that the teams go over.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Turkey

Total

10.00 5.80 4.20

Home

10.90 6.90 4.00

Away

9.30 4.80 4.50

Romania

Total

8.20 4.80 3.40

Home

9.50 4.60 4.90

Away

8.50 4.40 4.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-111

Under 9.5

-128

Turkey Corners

Over 5.5

-128

Under 5.5

-110

Romania Corners

Over 3.5

-103

Under 3.5

-139

Most Corners

1

-263

X

+700

2

+250

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Turkey vs Romania Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

According to the betting odds, Turkey are major -250 favourites with the bookies to triumph and that means a 71% chance of winning this World Cup qualifying clash. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +650 for Romania.

If you take Turkey -1.25 on the Asian Handicap at -111, you need them to have a 2+ margin of victory for a full return against Romania. A triumph by one goal would mean half your stake is returned.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -128 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

If you head to the top football betting sites, you can take your pick when it comes to World Cup qualifying games. The hundreds of markets always ensure lots of choice.

Full-Time Result

1

-250

X

+380

2

+650

Half-Time Result

1

-115

X

+155

2

+525

Double Chance

1X

-1250

12

-588

X2

+185

Draw No Bet

1

-833

2

+410

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-111

2 Hcp +1.25

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+125

Over 2.5

-161

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-128

No

-106

Those interested in Kerem Aktürkoglu to find the net anytime are able to get +120. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +350.

Kerem Aktürkoglu (Turkey)

First

+120

Anytime

+350

Arda Guler (Turkey)

First

+140

Anytime

+400

Kenan Yildiz (Turkey)

First

+150

Anytime

+430

Irfan Can Kahveci (Turkey)

First

+205

Anytime

+600

Hakan Çalhanoglu (Turkey)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Orkun Kokcu (Turkey)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Daniel Birligea (Romania)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Stefan Baiaram (Romania)

First

+460

Anytime

+1300

Dennis Man (Romania)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Valentin Mihaila (Romania)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Ianis Hagi (Romania)

First

+525

Anytime

+1500

Razvan Marin (Romania)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Vlad Dragomir (Romania)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Florin Tănase (Romania)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Ferdi Kadioglu (Turkey)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Ismail Yüksek (Turkey)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Kaan Ayhan (Turkey)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Zeki Çelik (Turkey)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Mert Müldür (Turkey)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Merih Demiral (Turkey)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Abdülkerim Bardakci (Turkey)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Eren Elmali (Turkey)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Kerem Aktürkoglu (Turkey)

Over 3.5

+102

Under 3.5

-

Arda Guler (Turkey)

Over 3.5

-108

Under 3.5

-

Kenan Yildiz (Turkey)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

-

Florin Tănase (Romania)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Razvan Marin (Romania)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Ianis Hagi (Romania)

Over 1.5

+114

Under 1.5

-

Valentin Mihaila (Romania)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Dennis Man (Romania)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Stefan Baiaram (Romania)

Over 1.5

+114

Under 1.5

-

Daniel Birligea (Romania)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Orkun Kokcu (Turkey)

Over 1.5

-137

Under 1.5

-

Hakan Çalhanoglu (Turkey)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

-

Irfan Can Kahveci (Turkey)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

-

Vlad Dragomir (Romania)

Over 0.5

-278

Under 0.5

-

Ferdi Kadioglu (Turkey)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-

Ismail Yüksek (Turkey)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Kaan Ayhan (Turkey)

Over 0.5

+106

Under 0.5

-

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Turkey Stats

Romania Stats

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 4.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.60 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.90 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 3.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 4.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 54.60% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 55.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 54.60% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 47.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches

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