Italy host Turkey on Monday, 5 October 2026, in the fourth round of their Nations League group campaign, with Roberto Mancini’s side looking to build on their improving form.
Kick-off is scheduled for 18:45 GMT at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara in Bologna.
The match will be shown in France on L’Equipe and L’Equipe Live Foot. In Turkey, coverage is available on ATV, S Sport, S Sport+, Digiturk Play and TV8, while Rai 1 will broadcast the game in Italy.
Viewers in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Belgium can watch on DAZN. The Netherlands broadcast will be provided by Ziggo Sport and NOS, while Fox Sports 2, ViX and FOX One will show the match in the United States.
In Australia, coverage is on beIN SPORTS and beIN Sports Connect. beIN Sports will also broadcast the game across the Middle East and North Africa. In sub-Saharan Africa, the available broadcasters are SuperSport, Canal+ Sport and New World TV.
Italy’s strong record against Turkey
Italy have never lost to Turkey since the teams first met in 1962. According to Transfermarkt data, the Azzurri have recorded 10 wins and four draws in the fixture.
The most recent Nations League meeting ended in a 1-4 victory for Italy, despite the Italians playing away from home.
Italy began the current campaign with a 2-0 defeat by Belgium but responded in emphatic fashion by winning 1-4 in Turkey. They then drew 1-1 with France, leaving them third in Group A with four points from three matches.
Turkey’s situation is considerably worse. They have suffered three consecutive defeats, remain without a point and have conceded eight goals. The run has increased pressure on manager Montella ahead of the return fixture.
Italy therefore go into the match as clear favourites, with home advantage, four points from their opening three games and the confidence of their 1-4 victory in the previous meeting. Turkey could still pose a threat from set-pieces or through individual moments, but the visitors’ defensive record has made their task more difficult.
Africafoot’s prediction is a 3-1 win for Italy.
Betting company 1xbet lists Italy at 1.37 to win, with a draw priced at 4.70 and a Turkey victory at 5.90.
