Belgium's fast attacks: 3 of their 6 goals came on the counter

Turkey's national team hosts Belgium in Izmir today. Belgium are still rebuilding under new head coach Mark van Bommel. In Nations League A, Group 1, they have won 2 of their 4 matches. The visitors, who beat Italy and Turkey, sit third with 6 points. Belgium have conceded 6 goals.

Dodi Lukebakio and Kevin de Bruyne have scored 2 goals each for Belgium. Mika Godts and Romelu Lukaku have one goal apiece. Three of the goals came from inside the penalty area and three from outside it. Belgium have made good use of their quick breaks, scoring 3 goals on the counterattack.

De Bruyne averages 3.3 shots and 1.7 shots on target per match. In goal, Lammens has made 19 saves in 3 matches, averaging 6.3 saves per game. Lammens could not prevent a goal on 2 occasions in those 3 matches. In defence, Brandon Mechele leads the team in clearances and tackles per match, while Nathan Ngoy leads in clearances and passes.

Lukaku is injured and will not be available against Turkey. Lukebakio, Ngoy, Raskin and Seys are on the verge of a yellow card suspension.

For Turkey to finish third, they need to win their remaining two matches and Belgium must lose to Italy. If the teams finish level on points, the head-to-head average will decide. If the third-placed team finishes in the top two among the four third-placed teams, it will stay in League A directly. If it finishes in the bottom two, it will play in the play-offs. If Turkey finish fourth, they will have to finish in the top two among the four last-placed teams. Qualifying for the play-offs is not a guarantee in itself, as the two-match tie must also be won.