Matchday 2 in Group E of Euro 2024. Slovakia vs Ukraine. The game kicks off on June 21 at 14:00 (BST) at the MerkurSpiel-Arena in Düsseldorf. Slovakia – Ukraine: Prediction and betting odds, statistics for the Euro 2024 match.
Potential line-ups for Slovakia vs Ukraine
Slovakia (4-3-3): Martin Dúbravka – Dávid Hancko, Denis Vavro, Milan Škriniar, Peter Pekarík – Stanislav Lobotka, Ondrej Duda, Juraj Kucka – Lukáš Haraslín, Ivan Schranz, Róbert Boženík.
Ukraine (4-3-3): Andriy Lunin – Oleksandr Zinchenko, Mykola Matviyenko, Illia Zabarnyi, Yukhym Konoplya – Taras Stepanenko, Mykola Shaparenko, Heorhiy Sudakov – Mykhailo Mudryk, Viktor Tsyhankov, Artem Dovbyk.
Slovakia
Slovakia brought to us one of the main sensations of this Euro, beating Belgium (1:0) in the first round. However, we should remember that Slovakia started their previous European Championship with a win, too, but lost the remaining games and failed to advance to the knockout phase. Slovakia haven’t been able to score in 4 out of their last 6 European Championship games.
- Slovakia have lost 2 out of their last 12 official games (8 wins, 2 draws). Slovakia to win or a Draw – 1,70
- Slovakia have scored in their last 6 official games. Slovakia Over 0.5 – 1,50
- At least one goal has been scored in the first half in 8 out of the last 10 official games Slovakia have played. First half: Over 0.5 – 1,45
Ukraine
Ukraine unexpectedly lost their first game versus Romania (0:3), although having some advantage and more shots than their opponent. Two previous European Championships saw Ukraine starting with a defeat, too. In 2016, they failed to advance to the knockout stage. In 2021, they reached the Round of 16. Nevertheless, the general statistics are pretty negative. Ukraine have lost in regular time 9 out of their last 11 European Championship games.
- At least one team hasn’t been able to score in 8 out of the last 11 European Championship games Ukraine have played. Both teams to score – no – 1,85
- Ukraine have lost only 1 out of their last 6 official games (4 wins and 1 draw). Ukraine 0 – 1,45
- At least 2 goals have been scored in 7 out of the last 8 official games Ukraine have played. Over 2 – 1,60
Slovakia vs Ukraine Prediction
Ukraine are likely to play more aggressively in this game. They have advantage in many terms in the first game but they weren’t really dangerous in their offensive actions. Their first shot on goal was made in the 77th minute. This should be fixed as the second defeat will almost definitely lead to the elimination of the side from the tournament.
Ukraine can beat Slovakia. They don’t play as well in defence as Romania did. Strong defence is the key problem for the Ukrainian side.
Slovakia were lucky to win their first game, with two goals of Belgium disallowed and Romelu Lukaku failing to score. Slovakia won only 1 game in their two previous European Championships.
Our prediction is Ukraine to win at 2,05.
