France vs Turkey prediction 15.11.2026 | Nations League

France return to Nations League action after a disappointing 3:1 defeat against Italy in Milan on Thursday evening.

Michael Olise fired Les Bleus into an early lead, but a Pio Esposito double and a Davide Frattesi goal condemned Zidane's men to a surprise road reversal.

The French had picked up ten points from their first four games in League A, Group 1, but now find themselves behind the Italians coming into Sunday’s final round of fixtures in the section. 

Before Thursday’s reversal, France had bagged a convincing 4:1 win against Belgium in their last fixture in October. Goals from Desire Doue, Rayan Cherki and Michael Olise (x2) secured an impressive victory at Stade de France.

France began their Nations League campaign with back-to-back 1:0 away wins against Turkey and Belgium before a 1:1 home draw against Italy.

Zidane's men have scored six goals in their last three Nations League matches, while two of those fixtures finished with at least three goals scored.

While yet to reach top form in this campaign, the French are usually a reliable force in home fixtures. Les Bleus won five of their last seven home fixtures, with at least three match goals scored in four of those victories.

Head coach Zidane has some selection headaches this weekend. Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele both missed the defeat in Milan and remain doubtful to feature in Bordeaux.

Turkey make the trip to Bordeaux after suffering a fifth successive Nations League defeat against Belgium on Thursday.

Arda Guler fired the hosts ahead with a superb free-kick, but goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Charles De Ketelaere secured a 2:1 comeback victory for the visitors.

Despite a spirited performance from the home side, Sergen Yalcin’s first fixture in the Turkish hotseat would end in defeat.

The Crescent Stars suffered four successive UNL defeats against France, Italy and Belgium in the previous international window in September and October.

A 1:0 home defeat against France was followed by a heavy 4:1 loss against Italy before further setbacks against Belgium (0:3) and Italy (1:3).

Defensive vulnerabilities continue to hinder the Turks progress. The visitors conceded 13 goals in five UNL fixtures this year, while they have leaked 18 goals in their last eight games including a disappointing performance at the World Cup.

Coming into this weekend’s contest, Turkey sit bottom of Group A1, with their relegation to League B already confirmed. 

The Turkish boss could make changes to his starting selection after Thursday's defeat, with Hakan Calhanoglu and Can Uzun among those pushing for recalls to the first XI.