Italy hosts Turkey in UEFA Nations League League A action on 14 October 2025 at Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Kick-off is 20:45 CEST. The match is the headline fixture of Nations League Jornada 2.
Match Overview and Why It Matters
Italy and Turkey meet in a League A group decider early in the campaign. Points define Nations League standings, ranking and access to the Finals. A win moves a team toward top-two qualification.
Italy enters after a mixed start to the international window. Turkey arrives with momentum from recent qualifying results. The previous meeting ended in a narrow Turkish victory.
Context of the UEFA Nations League League A/B Group Standings
Jornada 2 completes the opening round of fixtures across League A, B and C. UEFA uses the Nations League table to determine promotion, relegation and Finals qualification. Italy sits level on points with Turkey heading into the fixture.
Italy vs Turkey Kick-off Time, Date and Where to Watch Live
Match date: 14 October 2025. Local time Italy: 20:45 CEST. Local time Turkey: 21:45 TRT.
Global broadcasters vary by territory. Italy: Rai 1 and Sky Sport Calcio. Turkey: TRT 1 and TRT Spor. UK: Viaplay and Premier Sports. US: Paramount+ and CBS Sports Network. Latin America: ESPN and Star+. Other regions: beIN Sports.
Official live streaming is via broadcaster apps and UEFA.tv for highlights. In vivo coverage is available on official channels listed above. Check local listings for exact channel.
Matchday Schedule for UEFA Nations League Jornada 2
Jornada 2 runs 10 to 15 October 2025. Key League A fixtures include France vs Belgium, Italy vs Turkey and Germany vs Netherlands. League B features Poland vs Finland and Sweden vs Bosnia and Herzegovina. Full schedule is published by UEFA.
Team News, Injuries and Predicted Lineups
Italy squad updates. Manager Luciano Spalletti confirms a core defensive block. Midfield rotation is expected after recent club minutes. No major suspensions are reported.
Predicted Italy XI: Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori, Dimarco; Barella, Jorginho, Frattesi; Chiesa, Retegui, Zaccagni.
Turkey squad updates. Vincenzo Montella selects a 4-2-3-1. Key absences include an injured centre-back. Hakan Calhanoglu is fit and available.
Predicted Turkey XI: Gunok; Celik, Akaydin, Kabak, Kadioglu; Kokcu, Ayhan; Yildiz, Calhanoglu, Akturkoglu; Yilmaz.
Players to Watch and Tactical Preview
Top players to follow for Italy. Mateo Retegui leads the line. Nicolò Barella controls tempo. Gianluigi Donnarumma organizes defense.
Top players to follow for Turkey. Hakan Calhanoglu dictates play. Kerem Akturkoglu offers width. Caglar Soyuncu anchors defense.
Tactical matchup is possession versus transition. Italy expects to build from the back. Turkey will press in midfield and exploit counters. Formation battle is 4-3-3 versus 4-2-3-1.
Head to Head Record and Recent Performance
Historical Italy vs Turkey results show recent balance. Italy won the 2020 European Championship semi-final. Turkey won the most recent Nations League meeting 2-1 in 2024.
| Competition | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| UEFA Euro 2020 Semi-final | 06 Jul 2021 | Italy 3-1 Turkey |
| UEFA Nations League 2024 | 18 Nov 2024 | Turkey 2-1 Italy |
| Friendly 2012 | 29 Feb 2012 | Italy 3-0 Turkey |
Recent Nations League form: Italy 1 win, 1 draw in last 3. Turkey 2 wins, 1 loss in last 3.
Match Prediction and How to Follow Live Updates
Expert prediction is a tight contest. Italy has home advantage. Turkey has counter-attack threat. Forecast: Italy 2-1 Turkey.
Live score updates, highlights and post-match analysis will be published on UEFA.com and broadcaster platforms. Follow official feeds for real-time updates.
Related Featured Nations League Matches
France vs Belgium headlines the same jornada. Both fixtures can define group leadership early. Italy vs Turkey remains the central focus for the southern European audience.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: When and where is Italy vs Turkey played?
- A: The match is on 14 October 2025 at Stadio Olimpico in Rome, kick-off 20:45 CEST, 21:45 TRT.
- Q: Where can I watch Italy vs Turkey live?
- A: Italy: Rai 1 and Sky Sport Calcio. Turkey: TRT 1 and TRT Spor. UK: Viaplay and Premier Sports. US: Paramount+ and CBS Sports Network. Latin America: ESPN and Star+. Highlights on UEFA.tv.
- Q: Why does this Nations League fixture matter?
- A: It is Jornada 2 of League A. Points decide standings, promotion/relegation and Finals qualification, with Italy and Turkey level on points heading in.
Extended Reading
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UEFA preview of Jornada 2 highlights players to follow and key fixtures. Editorial coverage from El Litoral notes France-Belgium and Italy-Turkey as the main attractions of the round.