Ukraine FC kick-off their fourth straight qualification in the Euro, as they go against Romania FC, who is facing struggles recently. Heading into this match, these two squads have different journey going into Euro 2024. Romania qualified in Euro as the group winners during their qualifiers, while Ukraine needs to go through playoffs. Ukraine have mixed results during their past three friendlies before their Euro campaign. Fortunately, Ukraine had a dominating win during their last friendlies, and are looking to continue that momentum. Meanwhile, Romania showed their dominance during the qualifiers, making them win and qualify in Euro. However, Romania have some struggles recently, which might affect their opener in the contest. The meeting between these two teams is on June 17, 2024, at 9:00 PM (GMT+8).
Ukraine FC
Ukraine is making a fourth consecutive appearance at UEFA’s continental championship, despite losing eight of their 11 matches and failing to score in six of nine group games. They aim to produce a similar result to raise morale after almost missing out on a place at the finals. They finished third in qualification behind England and Italy, relying on a playoff spot earned by their previous UEFA Nations League performance. Serhiy Rebrov’s team secured a playoff spot after securing a win over Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iceland. The build-up to the Euros has been mixed, with a goalless draw away to Germany and a 3-1 defeat to Poland. However, a 4-0 thumping of Moldova lifted spirits ahead of Monday’s opener.
Vitaliy Mykolenko, is out due to an ankle injury, so Oleksandr Zinchenko will switch to midfield. Mykhailo Mudryk, Viktor Tsygankov, and Heorhiy Sudakov will play wide, while Artem Dovbyk is likely to start in the front.
Romania FC
Romania is aiming to advance to the knockout phase of the sixth European Championship, marking their first since 2016. Despite a 6% win rate at Euro finals, Romania’s recent results have raised expectations. They beat Switzerland in their final qualifier to top Group I unbeaten, winning six and drawing four of 10 fixtures. Their defensive capabilities have been confirmed in recent friendlies, with only one goal in draws against Northern Ireland, Bulgaria, and Liechtenstein. Romania is placed in a Euro 2024 group containing Belgium, Slovakia, and Ukraine, but Edward Iordanescu’s men may still believe they can progress. Since taking charge in 2022, Iordanescu has significantly improved Romania’s standing, leading the nation into a major tournament. He is the first man to do so since his father Anghel Iordanescu did so at Euro 2016.
Romania’s striker for the Euros is debated due to a lack of goals in 2024. Denis Alibec, George Puscas, and Denis Dragus are vying for the position. Florin Nita is aiming to replace Horatiu Moldovan. Captain Nicolae Stanciu is a starter in midfield, but Olimpiu Morutan is ruled out due to an injury.
Prediction:
Ukraine FC (1.5)
Odds: -0.90
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