East Germany vs Turkey head-to-head record

East Germany wins: 1
Draws: 1
Turkey wins: 3

5 meetings, 1976 to 1989Goals: East Germany 5, Turkey 10

East Germany and Turkey have met 5 times since 1976. Turkey have won 3, East Germany 1, and 1 match ended level. They last met on 12 April 1989, when Turkey won 2–0 in World Cup qualifying.

The 5 meetings have produced 15 goals, 3.00 per game. The biggest win is Turkey’s 3–1 in World Cup qualifying in 1988. Turkey have won the last three meetings.

Who has won more, East Germany or Turkey?

All matches5 matches

1 East Germany1 drawTurkey 3

Competitive4 matches

1 East Germany1 drawTurkey 2

Friendlies1 match

0 East Germany0 drawsTurkey 1

Key numbers

Goals: East Germany 5, Turkey 103.00 per game
First meeting: East Germany 1–1 TurkeyWorld Cup qualifying, 17 Nov 1976
Most recent: East Germany 0–2 TurkeyWorld Cup qualifying, 12 Apr 1989
East Germany’s biggest win: Turkey 1–2 East GermanyWorld Cup qualifying, 16 Nov 1977
Turkey’s biggest win: Turkey 3–1 East GermanyWorld Cup qualifying, 30 Nov 1988
Most goals in a meeting: Turkey 3–1 East GermanyWorld Cup qualifying, 30 Nov 1988
Current run: Turkey, 3 wins in a row
Biggest upset: East Germany 0–2 TurkeyWorld Cup qualifying, 12 Apr 1989Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 15%
TFN Elo rating now: East Germany 1729, Turkey 1827 (34th)How the rating works

Last five meetings

12 Apr 1989
East Germany0Turkey2
World Cup qualifying
Magdeburg, German DR
30 Nov 1988
Turkey3East Germany1
World Cup qualifying
Istanbul, Turkey
25 Mar 1987
Turkey3East Germany1
Friendly
Istanbul, Turkey
16 Nov 1977
Turkey1East Germany2
World Cup qualifying
İzmir, Turkey
17 Nov 1976
East Germany1Turkey1
World Cup qualifying
Dresden, German DR

Every meeting on one timeline

East Germany wins

Draws

Turkey wins

Larger dots mark bigger winning margins. Hover a dot for the result.

Home, away and neutral

In East Germany's home games

2 matches

011

East GermanyDrawsTurkey

In Turkey's home games

3 matches

102

East GermanyDrawsTurkey

Record by competition

Record by competition
Competition	Played	East Germany	Draws	Turkey	Goals
World Cup qualifying	4	1	1	2	4–7
Friendly	1	0	0	1	1–3

Meetings by decade

East Germany wins Draws Turkey wins

Meetings by decade
Decade	Results	Played	East Germany	Draws	Turkey	Goals
1970s		2	1	1	0	5
1980s		3	0	0	3	10

Longest runs

Longest runs
Longest run of	East Germany	Turkey
Wins in a row	11977	31987 to 1989
Unbeaten meetings	21976 to 1977	31987 to 1989

Top scorers in East Germany vs Turkey

1Tanju ÇolakTurkey3

Scorer records exist for 4 of the 5 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.

Questions answered

How many times have East Germany and Turkey played each other?

5 times, starting on 17 November 1976. 4 of those meetings were competitive and 1 were friendlies.

Who has won more matches between East Germany and Turkey?

Turkey, with 3 wins to 1. 1 match ended level.

What is the biggest win in East Germany vs Turkey?

Turkey’s 3–1 win in World Cup qualifying on 30 November 1988 in Istanbul.

When did East Germany and Turkey last play?

On 12 April 1989 in Magdeburg, when Turkey won 2–0 in World Cup qualifying.

What is the competitive record between East Germany and Turkey?

In 4 competitive matches, East Germany have 1 win, Turkey have 2, and 1 ended level.

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Every East Germany vs Turkey result

All 5 Competitive 4 Friendlies 1

Every East Germany vs Turkey result
Date	Home	Score	Away	Competition	Venue
12 Apr 1989	East Germany	0–2	Turkey	World Cup qualifying	Magdeburg, German DR
30 Nov 1988	Turkey	3–1	East Germany	World Cup qualifying	Istanbul, Turkey
25 Mar 1987	Turkey	3–1	East Germany	Friendly	Istanbul, Turkey
16 Nov 1977	Turkey	1–2	East Germany	World Cup qualifying	İzmir, Turkey
17 Nov 1976	East Germany	1–1	Turkey	World Cup qualifying	Dresden, German DR