China vs Turkey Prediction: It will be much more difficult for Turkish women to deal with China

Two years ago, in July 2021, in Tokyo, the Turkish women beat China, winning two games with the same score of 25:14. Surprisingly, Turkey is much stronger now, but they could not dream of such a result.

In the semi-finals, the Chinese women beat Poland in three games. These games were not like each other - if the first one hinted at a quick defeat, the second and third games were very tough. This was primarily because the Poles increased the pressure with their serve. The Chinese women almost didn't cope with this pressure. They had problems, and these problems were obvious.

So, Turkey also knows how to pressure the opponent with their serve. In general, China will not be easy this time either.

In the semi-final against the USA, we saw a typical energetic Turkey. In general, extremely bright. The whole volleyball world loves the Turks for this kind of play. The problem with the Turkish team is that its excitement appears and disappears - maybe the Turks lack physical fitness or spend too much emotion, which, like everything else, has a limit.

This also happened in the game with the Americans, and Turkey, winning 24:21 in the fourth set, was suddenly surprised to find out that the opponent was already a point ahead.

If we analyze this game, the American defeat was caused by a monstrous serve, and only Franti could score from emergency passes. Turkey's attack was more skillful, and the Turks received much better.

China's main squad could only beat the Turks at the Tokyo Olympics.

Bookmakers, impressed by Turkey's performance, consider them favorites. In our opinion, impressions need to be tempered. The U.S. has failed on all edges except Franti. At the same time, China is a better receiver than the Americans and doesn't attack with poor passes as hopelessly as the unfortunate Kayla Lanier.