Bulgaria vs Turkey Prediction: Ergin Ataman’s team to prove their status as favorites

The Turkish national team won the first round match against Montenegro and will now play Bulgaria. Will the Turks be able to get a second victory in a row? Let's pick a few bets at once.

Bulgaria is the weakest team in Group A. That was proven in Week 1. The Bulgarians scored 87 points against Spain, but they let in an obscene 114 in their matchup. The top scorer on the Bulgarian team, as expected, was heavy forward Alexander Vezenkov, who scored 26 points.

One of the most underrated teams in the tournament started with a game against Montenegro. It wasn't easy for the Turks, but they still made it, 72-68. Shane Larkin (18 points and 7 assists) and Cedi Osman (15 points), the main stars of Ergin Attaman's squad, played well.

Last time the opponents met was in 2012, the Turks winning 70-65.

All in all, the Turkish team has 4 wins in a row over the Bulgarians.

In the key moments of the opening game against Montenegro, the Turkish national team showed an excellent defense. The Bulgarians have difficulty in scoring 80+ goals like they did against the Spanish. Turkey will undoubtedly win, but it won't be as confident as the bookmakers think. We expect a low-scoring meeting, which will end with the favorite winning.

Prediction: Turkey will win a low-scoring match.

Betting options:

• W2+TU (168.5) for 1.95;
• Bulgaria ITU (74.5) for 2.10;
• HT/FT W Bulgaria / W Turkey for 8.90.

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