Matchday 3 in Group E of Euro 2024. Ukraine vs Belgium. The game kicks off on June 26 at 17:00 (BST) at the MPHArena in Stuttgart. Ukraine – Belgium: Prediction and betting odds, statistics for the Euro 2024 match.
Potential line-ups for Ukraine vs Belgium
Ukraine (4-3-3): Anatoliy Trubin – Vitaliy Mykolenko, Mykola Matviyenko, Illia Zabarnyi, Yukhym Konoplya – Volodymyr Brazhko, Mykola Shaparenko, Heorhiy Sudakov – Mykhailo Mudryk, Viktor Tsyhankov, Artem Dovbyk.
Belgium (3-4-3): Koen Casteels – Timothy Castagne, Wout Faes, Jan Vertonghen – Amadou Onana, Arthur Theate, Youri Tielemans, Jérémy Doku – Kevin De Bruyne, Leandro Trossard, Romelu Lukaku.
Ukraine
Ukraine managed to beat Slovakia in the second round (2:1). Before that, Ukraine hadn’t been able to win in regular time their 4 consecutive games, with 1 draw and 3 defeats to nil. Last Euro saw Ukraine starting with a defeat, which followed by a victory. Ukraine reached the quarter-finals back then. Ukraine need to get 3 points to qualify for the Round of 16. Otherwise, they will still have a chance to advance, but it’s not going to be for sure.
- Ukraine have lost only 1 out of their last 7 official games (5 wins and 1 draw). Ukraine to win or a Draw – 2,20
- A maximum of 1 goal has been scored in the first half in the last 5 official games Ukraine have played. First half: Under 1.5 – 1,50
- Ukraine have lost the second half only in 1 out of their last 14 official games (8 wins, 5 draws). Second half: Ukraine to win or a Draw – 1,75
Belgium
Belgium confidently beat Romania (2:0) in the second round, ending the 2-game losing streak in the European Championships. Belgium scored over 1 goal for the first time in the last 7 games played at the big tournaments. Belgium need to take at least 1 point to qualify for the knockout phase. If Belgium loses, they will finish either 3rd or 4th. It will depend on the result of the game between Slovakia and Romania.
Dodi Lukebakio will miss this game due to disqualification.
- At least one team hasn’t been able to score in 6 out of the last 8 official games Belgium have played. Both teams to score – no – 2
- Belgium have scored at least a goal in the first half in 7 out of their last 8 official games. First half: Belgium Over 1.5 – 4,25
- Belgium have won 6 out f their last 8 official games. Belgium to win – 1,60
Ukraine – Belgium Prediction
All four sides have chance to qualify for the knockout stage from Group E. Ukraine have the worst situation. They’re 4th, because they were beaten by Romania (0:3). However, a win in the game versus Slovakia should bring confidence to the players.
Besides, the situation makes Ukraine play only to win, without hoping that a draw is enough, too. If after the 3rd round all teams will be tied on points, Ukraine will finish 4th. This is why they’re supposed to be highly motivated. Unlike Belgium, as they only need 1 point.
Ukraine have been performing well recently. The side has only lost 2 out of their last 11 official games (7 wins and 2 draws). Slovakia has already proved that you can play against Belgium. Romelu Lukaku still can’t score a goal. He missed 4 opportunities to score in the first two rounds. And he’s still the key forward.
Our prediction is Ukraine to win or a Draw at 2,20.
