All you need to know about EURO 2020 Group A. Check out the latest team news, match odds, betting tips & predictions as Turkey, Italy, Wales & Switzerland do battle to progress to the knockout stages of the competition.
Turkey ๐น๐ท
Head to Head Record (v Group Opponents)
| Versus | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 10 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 18 | -13 |
| Wales | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -3 |
| Switzerland | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 20 | +1 |
Record in Qualifying
| P | W | D | L | F | A | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 3 | +15 |
Top Scorer in Qualifying
Cenk Tosun (5).
Best Finish at European Championships
Semi-Finalists (2008).
2016 European Championship Finish
Eliminated at Group Stage.
Coach: Senol Gunes
A former Goalkeeper for Turkish club side Trabzonspor, Gunes won no less than six Turkish titles with the Karadeniz Firtinasi. A coach with a very respectable record, he took his country to third place at their only World Cup in 2002. Upon returning to club management, he went on to coach Besiktas to two Turkish Championships before taking the reins of the national team once more in 2019.
"Italy didnโt lose in the qualifiers and Switzerland are a successful team. The Wales game will be exciting too. Although Italy are the favourites, we are also strong, I think. We want to win and progress. Being in this tournament and also playing in the opening match makes us proud. In every opening game there are surprises and I hope we can spring one." - Senol Gunes
Key Player: Cenk Tosun
Senol Gunes has worked with Cenk Tosun before and certainly knows how to get a tune out of his target man. Tosun played under Gunes during his dual title winning spell at Besiktas. Tosun will play with his back to goal, hold the ball up and bring others into play. The big number 9, who turns 30 on the eve of the tournament, has an outstanding record for his national side with 18 goals in 45 appearances.
Did euro know?
Having made the final stages for the first time at Euro '96, Turkey have now qualified for five of the last seven European Championships.
What are the odds?
To win Euro 2020 - 50/1
To win Group A - 9/2
Italy ๐ฎ๐น
Head to Head Record (v Group Opponents)
| Versus | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 5 | +13 |
| Wales | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 5 | +18 |
| Switzerland | 58 | 28 | 22 | 8 | 107 | 67 | +40 |
Record in Qualifying
| P | W | D | L | F | A | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 4 | +33 |
Top Scorer in Qualifying
Andrea Belotti (5).
Best Finish at European Championships
Winners (1968).
2016 European Championship Finish
Eliminated at the Quarter-Finals Stage by Germany (on penalties).
Coach: Roberto Mancini
As a club manager Roberto Mancini has won trophies in Italy, England and Turkey. As a player he never became the regular selection for Italian national team that some may have expected. A prolific scorer at club level, he managed just 4 goals in 34 appearances for the Azzurri.
"Draws are always tough. They can be good or not so good, but thereโs everything to play for in these games. Itโs really important to be playing in Rome because itโs one less trip, so thereโs less fatigue." - Roberto Mancini
Key Player: Marco Verratti
A regular title winner in France with his club side Paris St Germain, Verratti is now looking to achieve success on the International stage. Mancini will be expecting his playmaking midfielder to pull the strings and set the tempo of matches, much like his predecessor Andrea Pirlo, big boots to fill Marco!
Did euro know?
Italy beat Leichtenstein by a 6-0 scoreline in March 2019. It was their first 6-0 victory in over 57 years, having defeated Turkey by the same scoreline back in 1962!
What are the odds?
To win Euro 2020 - 10/1
To win Group A - 4/7
Wales ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ
Head to Head Record (v Group Opponents)
| Versus | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 7 | +3 |
| Italy | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 23 | -18 |
| Switzerland | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 16 | -15 |
Record in Qualifying
| P | W | D | L | F | A | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 6 | +4 |
Top Scorers in Qualifying
Gareth Bale (2), Kieffer Moore (2), Aaron Ramsey (2).
Best Finish at European Championships
Semi-Finals (2016).
2016 European Championship Finish
Eliminated at the Semi-Finals Stage by eventual winners Portugal.
Coach: Ryan Giggs
Manchester United legend who took control of national team duties in January 2018. Won the English Premier League a record 13 times in his Old Trafford career and made 64 appearances for the Welsh Dragons between 1991 and 2007.
"Obviously, it's a tough group: all the groups are tough. It won't be easy. Italy won ten games in the group, really coming back with a very good manager, talented players. Ourselves, Switzerland, and Turkey, I think will be fighting for second place" - Ryan Giggs
Key Player: Gareth Bale
Coming into the twilight of his career and not getting as much game time as some Tottenham fans would have hoped for. But, Bale is a still the best talent that Wales bring to the tournament, and on his day can turn a match with is brilliance.
Did euro know?
The Welsh Football Association is the third oldest football association in the world. It was founded in 1876 and only the English Football Association (1863) and the Scottish Football Association (1873) are older.
What are the odds?
To win Euro 2020 - 150/1
To win Group A - 13/2
Switzerland ๐จ๐ญ
Head to Head Record (v Group Opponents)
| Versus | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 21 | -1 |
| Italy | 58 | 8 | 22 | 28 | 67 | 107 | -40 |
| Wales | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 6 | +10 |
Record in Qualifying
| P | W | D | L | F | A | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 6 | +13 |
Top Scorer in Qualifying
Cedric Itten (3).
Best Finish at European Championships
Round of 16 (2016).
2016 European Championship Finish
Eliminated at the Round of 16 Stage, lost 5-4 on penalties to Poland after 1-1 draw in 90 minutes.
Coach: Vladimir Petkovic
Born in Sarajevo, Petkovic has lived in Switzerland since 1997. He took the reins of the national team in 2014 and they've made it to every major finals since.
"Our group is tough, but we can still go through. For me, Italy are the big favourites. They had a perfect qualification campaign, with ten wins from ten games, and they also have the advantage of playing matches in Rome. Roberto Mancini has formed a good, young squad with a great mentality" - Vladimir Petkovic
Key Player: Granit Xhaka
Holding midfielder with a sweet left foot. Former captain for his club side Arsenal until a spat with fans meant he was stripped of the armband. Seems to have redeemed himself and back in favour since the arrival of Mikel Arteta at the Emirates Stadium in North London.
Did euro know?
Switzerland have managed to get out of the group stage of every major tournament under the guidance of coach Vladimir Petkovic, but have failed to progress in any knockout tie.
What are the odds?
To win Euro 2020 - 63/1
To win Group A - 9/2
Odds provided by 888 Sport and correct at the time of publishing.
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