Neighbours Romania and Ukraine go head-to-head at Euro 2024 this summer. The Group E fixture takes place at the home of Bayern Munich in Germany. Many see this as a match involving two evenly matched teams. Who will win? How many goals will be scored? Let’s discuss the game further.
Romania vs Ukraine: Initial Situation
After failing to win a match at Euro 2020, Romania hopes to improve upon this record in Germany. Head Coach Edward Iordănescu will take on Serhiy Rebrov in a tactical battle ahead of kick-off. Drawn alongside Belgium and Slovakia, both nations will be quietly confident of reaching the knockout stage at Euro 2024.
Romania Stats & Form
Romania qualified for Euro 2024 thanks to an unbeaten record in Group I. “The Tricolours” finished top with six wins and four draws. Their success was built upon a solid defence. Romania conceded just 5 goals during the campaign. Their form since has been up and down. A 1-1 draw against Northern Ireland was followed by a 3-2 defeat against Columbia in Madrid.
Many of the Romania squad play in Italy. Bari forward George Puscas is likely to lead the line against Ukraine. Radu Dragusin is the big name in defence, with the 22-year-old having joined Tottenham Hotspur in January. However, a lack of attacking threats could be their downfall at Euro 2024.
Ukraine Stats & Form
Ukraine made it to the finals through Playoff Path A. After finishing behind England and Italy in their qualifying group, Ukraine defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iceland. Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk scored the crucial winner in the final. Warm-up games against Germany and Poland will give fans a better look at Ukraine.
Be sure to look out for Heorhiy Sudakov, who looks certain to move to a big European club after the tournament is over. Girona striker Artem Dovbyk scored 20+ goals in La Liga this season and will hope to claim a place in the starting XI. The squad also features Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, who has starred for the Spanish giants this season.
Romania vs Ukraine: Head to Head
Ukraine has won its last three matches against Romania, but the last meeting took place in 2016. Therefore, little should be read into the head-to-head record. However, there have been plenty of goals in previous matches. 16 goals in three games indicate that this could be another high-scoring encounter. Romania also won three consecutive matches against Ukraine from 2001-2003.
Romania vs Ukraine Odds
There is little to choose between Romania and Ukraine in terms of betting odds. Ukraine are the favourites at 1/1. However, a Romania win can be backed at 11/5. Both nations will be wary of losing their opening Euro 2024 match. As such, odds of 9/4 for a draw are worth considering.
Betting tip and prediction: Romania vs Ukraine (17/06/2024)
Matches involving Romania and Ukraine in the past have been high-scoring. Betting on both teams finding the back of the net in this Group E match is our tip. You can find best odds of 1/1 from William Hill.