Key Stats & Insights
- Belgium have won three of their last four matches across all competitions.
- Ukraine have lost and conceded exactly three goals in two of their last four fixtures.
- Both teams lost their last match and did not score.
- Neither team has won their last UEFA Euro match.
Game Preview
Ukraine
Ukraine had a rough start, suffering a 3-0 defeat to Romania, one of their worst performances in recent memory. However, they bounced back with a 2-1 victory over Slovakia. Despite conceding an early goal, Ukraine showed resilience, equalizing through Mykola Shaparenko and securing the win with Roman Yaremchukโs late goal. They face a tough challenge against Belgium, but their fighting spirit keeps them in the race for qualification.
Belgium
Belgium have been strong in group stages of major tournaments, remaining unbeaten in their final group games in their last six appearances. Despite a surprising 1-0 defeat to Slovakia in their opening match, Belgium responded well with a 2-0 victory over Romania, thanks to goals from Youri Tielemans and Kevin De Bruyne. With only one defeat in their last 17 matches, Belgium remains a formidable force.
Team Form and Performance
Ukraine โ Last 10 Competitive Games
- Record: 6 wins, 2 losses, 2 draws
- Goals: 1.4 goals per game from 4.6 shots on goal and 11.7 attempts
- Possession: 52.4%
- Corners: 4.9 per match
- Top Performers: Roman Yaremchuk, Viktor Tsigankov, Mykhaylo Mudryk, Artem Dovbyk (2 goals each), Oleksandr Zinchenko, Georgiy Sudakov, Yukhym Konoplia (2 assists each), Anatolii Trubin (2 clean sheets)
Belgium โ Last 10 Competitive Games
- Record: 7 victories, 1 defeat, 2 draws
- Goals: 2.4 goals per game from 5.6 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts
- Possession: 57.8%
- Corners: 7.3 per match
- Top Performers: Romelu Lukaku (14 goals), Leandro Trossard, Dodi Lukebakio (2 goals each), Jeremy Doku (4 assists), Koen Casteels (1 clean sheet)
Head-to-Head Records
This will be the first-ever competitive meeting between Ukraine and Belgium. Belgium have a strong record in first-time encounters, being unbeaten in their last 22 such matches (13 wins, 9 draws). Ukraine, on the other hand, have only lost once in their last 11 first-time encounters (5 wins, 5 draws).
Possible Player Form and Availability
Ukraine Likely Lineup (4-3-3):
- Goalkeeper: Anatolii Trubin
- Defenders: Oleksandr Tymchyk, Illia Zabarnyi, Mykola Matvienko, Oleksandr Zinchenko
- Midfielders: Mykola Shaparenko, Vladimir Brazhko, Georgiy Sudakov
- Forwards: Andriy Yarmolenko, Mykhailo Mudryk, Artem Dovbyk
Belgium Likely Lineup (3-4-3):
- Goalkeeper: Koen Casteels
- Defenders: Timothy Castagne, Wout Faes, Jan Vertonghen, Arthur Theate
- Midfielders: Youri Tielemans, Amadou Onana, Kevin De Bruyne
- Forwards: Jeremy Doku, Romelu Lukaku, Dodi Lukebakio
Market Analysis (Odds)
- Belgium Win: 1.62 (62% chance)
- Ukraine Win: 5.25
- Draw: 3.80
The betting odds favor Belgium significantly. Over 2.5 Goals is favored for this match, and Both Teams to Score Yes is priced at 1.83.
Predictions
Belgium’s strong form and Ukraine’s defensive vulnerabilities suggest that Belgium should be able to secure a win. Ukraine’s inconsistency and Belgium’s overall strength in recent matches point towards a narrow victory for the Red Devils.
Prediction: Ukraine 0-1 Belgium
Betting Tip: Back Belgium to win at odds of 1.62. Expect a low-scoring match, possibly ending with a single goal in favor of Belgium.