Looking to make an immediate return to winning ways on Monday night, Italy will welcome Turkey to Bologna.With the Nations League action rolling onto Monday, there are plenty of eye-catching betting promotions available.Verdict: Italy winBest Odds: 4/9Bookmaker: 1xBetItalyStarting with the hosts, while Italy might have put just four points on the board from their opening three Nations League appearances, the Azzurri do appear to have turned an essential corner over the past week. Last seen over the weekend snatching a gritty 1-1 stalemate away at fellow European giants France in Paris, Roberto Mancini’s camp are dreaming of the chance to mount a genuine knockout stage charge this year. Smelling a real opportunity on Monday night, the one-time Manchester City boss will certainly be excited by his side’s dominant display in Bursa last week. Producing a sensational performance on foreign soil and putting a maiden Nations League victory on the board thanks to a 4-1 romp against Monday’s guests, Italy will be dreaming of a repeat display here. Despite suffering even more infamous World Cup qualifying heartbreak back in March, there appears to be some signs of optimism in the Azzurri’s camp.Italy Team NewsGiven what is a speedy Nations League turnaround, Mancini is expected to make a handful of alterations on Monday night. Handed a League A rest over the weekend and only making a cameo appearance off the bench in Paris, Inter Milan star Nicolo Barella should be handed a full recall.Finding the net in Paris on Friday night and now notching back-to-back Nations League strikes, Alessandro Bastoni will start at the heart of Italy’s defence. Now in his second campaign with Premier League giants Manchester City, Gianluigi Donnarumma will lead the Azzurri out in Bologna and earn an 87th international cap.TurkeyAs for the visitors, while Turkey might have arrived in North America over the summer regarded as a genuine dark horse contender, the Crescent Stars endured a public World Cup struggle. Opening proceedings with consecutive defeats against Australia and Paraguay, Monday’s guests also finished rock-bottom of the Group D standings. Likewise, falling to that woeful 4-1 defeat when they welcomed Italy to Bursa last week, Turkey look set to lose their League A status with a whimper. Last seen on Friday night getting hit with a routine 3-0 drumming against Belgium, the pressure on Vincenzo Montella’s shoulders has now reached a boiling point. Losing five of their previous six appearances across all competitions, the one-time AC Milan boss has also seen his struggling squad gain an unwanted reputation for their glaring defensive struggles.Turkey Team NewsShown what was a costly late booking against Belgium over the weekend, Real Madrid star Arda Guler will be forced to miss out on Monday night as he serves a one-match Nations League suspension. Dealing with a recent muscle issue, talismanic skipper Hakan Calhanoglu has not been included in Turkey’s squad this month.While new Galatasaray recruit Deniz Gil might be waiting to open his account for the Turkish heavyweights, the 22-year-old could be handed a maiden Nations League start here. Completing a summer switch to Besiktas and returning to his homeland, Salih Ozcan should make a full return at the back.Italy vs Turkey Key Factors to ConsiderWhen Italy and Turkey met for their reverse Nations League showdown in Bursa last week, the Azzurri cruised their way to a dominant 4-1 victory on foreign soil.Italy are unbeaten in all of their previous eight straight meetings against Turkey across all competitions (five wins, three draws).Turkey have lost each of their opening three Nations League appearances by an aggregate score of 8-1.Extending on from their World Cup struggle over the summer, Monday’s guests have lost five of their previous six appearances across all competitions.Italy have registered just a sole competitive clean sheet across all formats so far this calendar year.ConclusionStorming their way to a stunning 4-1 victory in Bursa last week, Italy will be dreaming of a repeat performance when they return to Bologna on Monday night. Showing some essential positive signs over the past week, Mancini’s camp should be smelling a golden opportunity here. With their sights fixed on mounting a Nations League knockout stage charge this year, Italy will be confident of exploiting a Turkey side who find themselves at the heart of an extended crisis. With the Crescent Stars losing all of their opening three League A showdowns by an aggregate score of 8-1, we are expecting a similar outcome on Monday.Verdict: Italy winBest Odds: 4/9Bookmaker: 1xBetThe post Prediction: Italy vs Turkey appeared first on SoccerNews.