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This game form the Europa Nations League will take place at Gursel Aksel Stadium in Izmir. The guests enter in this match as favourites, but Turkiye have a strong reason to fight for a result in front of their home supporters. The interesting contrast is between a Turkish side desperate to restore its reputation and a Belgian side with genuine qualification ambitions. Turkiye have had a disastrous Nations League campaign so far. Four defeats from four matches, only two goals scored and 11 conceded. However, the hosts should not be underestimated. Players such as Arda Guler and Hakan Calhanoglu can make a difference through creativity, technical quality and individual moments. Belgium are currently third with six points, just one behind Italy and four behind France. The top two advance to the Nations League quarter-finals. A victory in Izmir would keep Belgium's qualification hopes alive and put them in a strong position heading into their final group match against Italy.