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Turkey vs Wales: Preview, predictions, odds and how to watch the UEFA European Championship 2020 in the US today

Turkey and Wales clash today, June 16 at theBaku Olympic Stadium for Matchday 2 of the UEFA European Championship 2020. Find out here what you need to know about this match such as information, predictions, odds and how to watch it in the US.

Burak Yilmaz of Turkey (left) and Gareth Bale of Wales (Getty).
Burak Yilmaz of Turkey (left) and Gareth Bale of Wales (Getty).

Matchday 2 of Group AEuro 2020starts today at 12:00 PM (ET) with the game between Turkey and Wales at Baku Olympic Stadium. After a draw with Switzerland, Wales, with Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey,have the opportunity to get in a comfortable position to reach the next round. Here, find out what you need to know about this soccermatch: the preview, information, storylines, predictions, odds and how to watch in the US.

In Matchday 1, Wales was kept in the game against Switzerland thanks to the saves from Danny Ward, which then allowed Kieffer Moore to score the equaliser 16 minutes into the end of the match. Now, Wales wants to add three points to secure a spot in the last sixteen.

But, of course, Robert Pageโ€™s side wonโ€™t have it easy in Baku. The stadium will be filled with Turkey supporters who will try to help their team get the victory. Turkey couldnโ€™t do anything against Italy, who crushed them 3-0 in the opening game. But now, they are in need of points to keep with hopes in the tournament.

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Turkey vs Wales: Match Information

Date: Wednesday, June 16, 2021.
Time: 12:00 PM (ET).
Location: Baku Olympic Stadium, Baku.

Turkey vs Wales: Time by State in the US

ET: 12:00 PM
CT: 11:00 AM
MT: 10:00 AM
PT: 9:00 AM

Turkey vs Wales: Storylines

In the Euro qualifiers, Turkey and Wales have faced each other two times, with one victory per side. The last time they met was 24 years ago, when Turkey won 6-4. As a curiosity, Robert Page was on the field that game.

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It certainly wonโ€™t be an easy match for Wales. They havenโ€™t beaten Turkey since 1981, when Gunes was in the goal for Turkey and Carl Harries scored the only goal of the match.

How to watch or live stream Turkey vs Wales in the US

The game between Turkey andWales, to be played this Wednesday June 16, will be broadcasted in the US by ESPN, SiriusXM FC, TUDN Radio, PrendeTV.

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Turkey vs Wales: Odds and predictions

Oddsmakers have already done their predictions for this match. According to FanDuel, Turkey is the favorite with odds of +145, while Wales has +220. A tie would end up in a +195 payout.

FanDuel
Turkey +145
Draw +195
Wales +220
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*Odds by FanDuel

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