Turkey vs Portugal Head-to-Head stats and numbers you need to know before Match 23 of UEFA Euro 2024
Portugal face their first major test of their UEFA Euro 2024 campaign as they take on a formidable Turkey side in a crucial Group F encounter at the Signal Iduna Park on Saturday. Both teams have made winning starts to the tournament and will look to extend their runs this weekend.
Turkey have made massive strides over the past year and could feature as dark horses throughout their campaign. The likes of Kenan Yildiz and Arda Guler represent the next generation of Turkish football and will look to prove their mettle against a powerful opponent.
Portugal are behind Turkey in terms of goal difference in their group and will look to leapfrog their opponents on Saturday. With Rafael Leao and Cristiano Ronaldo in their ranks, the Portuguese can be virtually unstoppable on their day and have a point to prove on Saturday.
Turkey vs Portugal Head-to-Head stats
Portugal have an excellent record against Turkey and have won seven out of the nine matches between the two teams. Turkey have managed only two victories against Portugal and will need to play out of their skins in this fixture.
The previous meeting between the two teams took place in 2022 and ended in a comfortable 3-1 victory for Portugal. Turkey were outplayed on the day but are currently a better team than they were two years ago.
Turkey form guide: W-L-D-L-L
Portugal form guide: W-W-L-W-L
Turkey vs Portugal: Numbers you need to know before their UEFA Euro 2024 encounter
Hakan Calhanoglu completed 88 passes in Turkey's 3-1 victory against Georgia last week - the highest number of passes completed by a Turkish player in a single game in UEFA Euro tournament history.
Despite playing three matches against them throughout his career, Cristiano Ronaldo has never found the back of the net against Turkey. Albania are the only opponent that have been more successful against him on the international stage.
Turkey could equal their highest number of victories in a single edition of a UEFA Euro competition with a victory this weekend - they previously achieved the feat at Euro 2008. They have managed more victories in a major tournament only in the 2002 FIFA World Cup when they won four matches.
Turkey secured their previous victory against Portugal by a 3-1 scoreline in a friendly encounter in 2012.