Italy v Turkey: Match time, TV channels and key Nations League details

Italy host Turkey at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara in Bologna on Monday, 5 October 2026, in the fourth round of the Nations League group stage.

Kick-off is scheduled for 18:45 GMT, with both teams needing a positive result for very different reasons. Italy are third in Group A on four points, while Turkey are still without a point after losing each of their three matches.

The match will be shown in France on L’Equipe and L’Equipe Live Foot. In Turkey, viewers can watch on ATV, S Sport, S Sport+, Digiturk Play and TV8, while Rai 1 will broadcast the game in Italy.

DAZN has the rights in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Belgium. In the Netherlands, coverage is available on Ziggo Sport and NOS. Viewers in the United States can watch on Fox Sports 2, ViX and FOX One, while beIN SPORTS and beIN Sports Connect will show the match in Australia.

The game will also be available through beIN Sports in the Middle East and North Africa. In sub-Saharan Africa, the broadcasters are SuperSport, Canal+ Sport and New World TV.

Italy hold the historical advantage

Italy have never lost to Turkey since the teams first met in 1962. According to Transfermarkt data, the Azzurri have recorded 10 wins and four draws in their 14 meetings.

That record was strengthened in the most recent Nations League match between the sides. Italy won 1-4 in Turkey, despite playing away from home.

Italy’s campaign began with a 2-0 defeat by Belgium, but the Nazionale responded by winning 1-4 in Turkey. They then drew 1-1 in France to move on to four points from three games.

Turkey’s position is considerably more difficult. They have suffered three consecutive defeats, conceded eight goals and remain at the bottom of the group on zero points. The results have also increased pressure on manager Montella.

Italy favourites to win again

Africafoot’s prediction is for a 3-1 victory for Italy. The Azzurri go into the match in better form and have home advantage, while Turkey’s three defeats and defensive record leave them as clear underdogs.

The prediction expects Roberto Mancini’s Italy to control the tempo. Turkey could still threaten from set-pieces or through individual moments of quality, but Italy are favoured to extend their unbeaten record in this fixture.

The betting company 1xbet lists Italy at 1.37 to win. The odds for a draw are 4.70, while Turkey are priced at 5.90.