Italy v Turkiye: UEFA Nations League 2026-27 preview and team news
Italy will host Turkiye at the Renato Dall’Ara on October 5 (BST) in their fourth group-stage match of the UEFA Nations League 2026-27; Italy arrive after a 1-1 draw with Zinedine Zidane’s France while Turkiye have lost each of their opening three games.
Italy have recorded one win so far in this Nations League campaign, with that victory noted in the source as having come against the Crescent Stars, and they recovered from a goal down to earn a point against France. Roberto Mancini’s side will play at home and enter the fixture unbeaten in their last two matches, which the preview says should give them a slight edge. Turkiye, led by Vincenzo Montella, face mounting pressure after three straight defeats and will be away for this fixture; the preview flags defensive problems and a need for improved final-third efficiency.
Davide Frattesi is singled out as one of Italy’s key players after he completed the joint-most dribbles (3) in the match against France. The report describes the 27-year-old as capable of influencing play in midfield and contributing in the final third. Italy will look to Frattesi to step up his performance as they seek a positive result at home.
Arda Guler was noted as one of Turkiye’s most consistent performers in their 0-3 loss to Belgium, creating the most chances (5) and taking the most shots (8) despite not scoring. The write-up states the 21-year-old must improve his finishing in the final third to become a greater threat to opponents. Those attacking contributions form part of Turkiye’s offensive profile amid wider team struggles.
The preview confirms all selected squad members for both sides are fit for selection. Italy: Donnarumma (GK); Kayode, Scalvini, Bastoni, Calafiori; Frattesi, Tonali, Fagioli; Sebastiano Esposito, Pio Esposito, Moise Kean. Turkiye: Cakir (GK); Celik, Demiral, Bardakci, Kadioglu; Aydin, Elmaz, Yuksek, Akturkoglu; Guler, Yilmaz.
The assessment in the preview awards Italy a marginal advantage based on home status and recent unbeaten form, while Turkiye’s run of defeats leaves them under pressure to respond. The piece concludes that Gli Azzurri are likely to come out on top and secure three points in the upcoming Nations League encounter.
Broadcasters listed for the match include India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV; Italy: RAI PLAY, Mediaset, Sky Italia; Türkiye: S Sport TV, ATV; USA: FOX Sports, FuboTV, ViX, and the preview notes fans can stream via the SonyLIV app and website. The contest is scheduled to take place at the Renato Dall’Ara on October 5 (BST).