Turkey and Belgium have ways to reach the box quickly, so the first entry may only begin their contest for a second clean contact. Turkey's returning central passer and wide runner change the attack that Belgium faced in October. Spain should control much of the ball against Czechia, but the quality of its repeated finishes depends on a different group of creators. Czechia's central defence also has a stronger first contact available than it did in the previous meeting.
Turkey made real chances in the October loss despite the score. Güler and Barış Alper Yılmaz return, and Ünal offers a central target for their delivery. Belgium still have De Bruyne and dangerous wide players, but Lukaku, Openda and Lavia are absent from the direct supply and finishing chain seen in recent matches. Turkey can answer a first Belgian goal through its central and wide routes. That's why I'm siding with Turkey to keep this close.
Spain's earlier separation from Czechia used Yamal and Rodri, and its late goal followed a dismissal and rebound. Both scorers are absent from this match, as are Olmo and Oyarzabal, while Krejčí returns to contest the central deliveries. Spain still have Pino, Fermín, Baena and Merino to attack the box, so Czechia will need Hložek's direct outlet and disciplined clearances. I expect Spain to have territory without reproducing every step of the earlier scoring sequence. That's why I'm siding with Czech Republic to stay close.
