Italy FC and Ukraine FC are both looking to secure their spots in the Euro 2024, as they aim to secure the second spot of their group. In the group standings, these two teams are just next to each other, with Italy at the second and Ukraine at the third. Moreover, both Italy and Ukraine are also both with 13 points, making this match crucial. From their last five matches, Italy were able to be unbeaten in the last three, giving them confidence. On the other hand, Ukraine is from a two-game unbeaten run, but they are coming from a win before here. This meeting is already the 10th meeting between these two teams, with Italy being undefeated in those. The meeting between these two teams is on November 21, 2023, at 3:45 AM (GMT+8).
Italy FC
Italy will qualify for Euro 2024 with a win or draw against Ukraine, but if they fail to finish in the top two, they will secure a UEFA Nations League A playoff spot. Italy’s recent win over North Macedonia secured their second position, after a 3-1 defeat to England. Italy are the reigning European champions, having won Euro 2020 on penalties. However, they have not qualified for the last two World Cup finals, having ended their campaigns in the group stage in 2010 and 2014. The Blues have been a tough period since securing the trophy in Germany in 2006. Italy’s success in the tournament is a testament to their resilience and determination.
It is expected that Italy would name the same squad for this match, as they are no new fitness problems here. However, it is still undecided if Nicolo Zaniolo, and Davide Frattesi are still playing here.
Ukraine FC
Ukraine, matches against England and Italy, has shown resilience in October, beating North Macedonia and Malta to move up to 13 points in Group C. If they win against Italy, they would claim the runners-up spot and an automatic spot at Euro 2024. Ukraine is well-placed for a playoff in UEFA Nations League B, but this is not yet guaranteed. They qualified for Euro 2020 but lost 4-0 to England in the final eight. Ukraine has never beaten Italy in an international match, losing seven of their previous nine meetings. Their mixed results in Euro qualifiers are set to determine their fate in a do-or-die encounter against Italy on Monday. They secured a 3-1 win over Malta in their last game, thanks to goals from Artem Dovbyk and Mykhaylo Mudryk.
Artem Dovbyk remains to be with Ukraine, which will play an important role, as he scored seven goals. They will be captained by Oleksandr Zinchenko in this game.
Prediction:
Italy FC (1.5)
Odds: -0.91
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