Hungary v Turkey predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Hungary v Turkey predictions World Cup Qualifiers, International	16/10/2012 20:30	full time result	Hungary win	2.63	Bet at VCbet
Betting prediction was written by Ian

HUNGARY v TURKEY PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

Turkey are currently 36th in the FIFA World Rankings. They did not qualify for the last World Cup or Euro 2012, despite making the play-offs. Turkey scored 13 goals and conceded 11 in 10 qualifying games for Euro 2012. Hungary are 49th in the rankings. They did not qualify for the 2010 World Cup or Euro 2012. In fact they have not played in a major championship since the 1986 World Cup. Hungary have scored 19 igoals n eleven matches and conceded 9.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

Zoltan Gera is the captain of Hungary and plays his domestic football for West Bromwich Albion in the English Premier League. He has scored 22 goals in 75 internationals, a decent return from midfield. Arda Tiran is Turkey’s most influential player from midfield. He has scored 13 goals in 60 internationals. Nuri Sahi has made a good start to his career at Liverpool and already has 35 caps at the age of 24.

Hungary beat Estonia 1-0 in their most recent World Cup qualifier. That was a decent result away from home and included 14 attempts on goal which is a good return for a match of this nature. Hungary had 54% of possession and at home to Turkey can achieve a similar share. Despite 25 chances in the Estonia match there were just five corners which is well below average for an international match. Turkey clearly have a problem in creating chances when they have the ball. Despite having a 63% share against Romania they lost the game 1-0 and had just four goal attempts on target.

HUNGARY - TURKEY PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

On current world rankings these two sides look evenly matched but home advantage can be key in determining the outcome. Hungary won away from home in their last match while Turkey lost at their own stadium. There may be a disparity in the relative standards of the opposition but Hungary will be approaching this match with greater confidence. Hungary have a poor recent home record but Turkey are not great travellers so a home win is anticipated.

A home win is 2.63 with BetVictor.

HUNGARY - TURKEY PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

A narrow win for Hungary is the most likely outcome of this match. Hungary’s decent win against Estonia can be offset buy a record of not winning in their last four home matches. Turkey are not in great form and not playing well enough to take advantage of Hungary’s failure to win at home. On the basis of the statistics both teams can score in this game but Hungary can overcome the minimum handicap. Beginners not familiar with Asian Handicap can find info here: http://howtobet.net/online-betting-guide/asian-handicap.

Pinnacle Sports go 2.53 Hungary -0.25.

HUNGARY – TURKEY PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

Turkey’s matches in trying to qualify for Euro 2012 produced 24 goals at an average of 2.4. Hungary’s recent games are averaging almost three goals and that combination of facts suggests this game could see several goals. The numbers would indicate that both teams will score a goal but Hungary should edge the match and score the decisive goal in three.

You can back over 2 goals at 2.04 with 188Bet.