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BelgiumAwayTürkiye lead in 11 of the 21 categories we compared. On paper they are a step ahead, but in football the numbers only point the way. The most critical key for Türkiye: must score the first goal. For Belçika: must hit the target more often.
The two teams in 7 key areas
In how many of the 21 categories is each team ahead? 2 categories are level. The home team's home matches and the away team's away matches are used (up to 10 matches).
21 categories · the stronger side is coloured
5 keys · what the data highlights most
Türkiye won 3 of the 3 matches in which they scored first. Belçika, meanwhile, took points in only 1 of the 4 matches in which they fell behind. So the first goal of the match could be the key that opens the door for Türkiye.
Türkiye score more of their goals in the second half: 0.5 per match in the first half, 0.9 in the second. Belçika concede 1.2 goals per match in second halves. Being patient and saving energy for the last half hour could pay off.
Türkiye take 15.8 shots per match, 4.5 of which hit the target. Belçika, meanwhile, allow their opponents 5.6 shots on target per match. About 31 of every 100 shots on target end up as goals.
Türkiye score 1.4 goals per match at home. Belçika, meanwhile, concede 1.8 goals per match away. The opposing defence concedes goals; being productive here makes things easier.
Türkiye win 5.9 corners per match. Belçika concede 4.3 corners per match to their opponents. Pressure down the wings and set pieces are an important weapon here.
5 keys · what the data highlights most
Belçika take 12.6 shots per match, 5.1 of which hit the target. Türkiye, meanwhile, allow their opponents 4 shots on target per match. About 35 of every 100 shots on target end up as goals.
Belçika score 0.9 goals per match in first halves. When leading at half-time, their win rate is 60%. A good start makes the rest of the match easier.
Belçika won 3 of the 5 matches in which they scored first. Türkiye, meanwhile, took points in only 1 of the 4 matches in which they fell behind. So the first goal of the match could be the key that opens the door for Belçika.
Belçika score 1.8 goals per match away. Türkiye, meanwhile, concede 1.3 goals per match at home. The opposing defence doesn't concede easily, so every chance has to be taken.
Belçika win 5.8 corners per match. Türkiye concede 3.4 corners per match to their opponents. Pressure down the wings and set pieces are an important weapon here.
15-minute slots in recent matches
how the flow of the match affects the score
average per match: shots → shots on target → goals
last 10 matches · league, cup and Europe together
Turkey3G · 0B · 7MBelgium5G · 2B · 3MTürkiye lead in 11 of the 21 categories we compared. On paper they are a step ahead, but in football the numbers only point the way. The most critical key for Türkiye: must score the first goal. For Belçika: must hit the target more often.
After the match we check which of these keys came true on our How Did They Win? page.
This content is statistical analysis only and is not betting advice. Prepared by: Yaşar Kenan Şeftalicioğlu · analiz.futbol