Romania vs Ukraine Preview, Prediction, Lineups and Team News | Euro 2024
Preview
Romania vs Ukraine will take place as the first match of Group E in Euro 2024 at the Allianz Arena in Munich as both teams will look to get off to a good start in this tournament.
The hosts will enter this contest on the back of a faltering run of form in the last couple of months. They have won just three of their last eight games, drawing four and losing one of the remaining five. In that span, Romania have scored 10 goals and conceded just five as they look pretty decent defensively. However, their last two outings were both goalless draws and they will look to put a swift end to that trend.
Ukraine, on the other hand, will enter this contest on the back of a slightly better run of form. They have secured five wins in their last eight games across competitions, drawing two and losing one of the remaining three games. During this time, they netted 14 goals and conceded just six as they too look pretty strong at the back. They smashed Moldova 4-0 in their last outing and will be eager to get their Euro campaign underway.
With that said, let’s take a look at the team news coming out of both camps.
Romania vs Ukraine Team News
Romania national football team news
The Romanians have been in a spot of bother in recent times, netting just thrice in their last four games put together. Manager Edward Iordanescu will look to put a swift end to this run as he will field the strongest lineup possible.
Horatiu Moldovan will continue in goal after putting in some impressive performances of late. Radu Dragusin and Andrej Burca will start in central defence, with Marius Marin holding midfield ahead of them. Skipper Nicolae Stanciu will man the midfield alongside Ianis Hagi and Florinel Coman. Denis Alibec will lead the line.
Ukraine national football team news
Ukraine were clinical and ruthless in their 4-0 win against Moldova last time out. Manager Serhiy Rebrov will look to retain the same combination of players and ideas in order to achieve the same success.
Andriy Lunin will start in goal after an impressive season at club level. Oleksandr Zinchenko and Illia Zabarnyi will man the defence, with skipper Taras Stepanenko anchoring the midfield in front of them. Mykhailo Mudryk and Viktor Tsygankov will start on the flanks, while Roman Yeremchuk and Georgiy Sudakov will lead the line.
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Predicted Lineups
Romania national football team predicted lineup
Horatiu Moldovan (GK); Andrei Ratiu, Radu Dragusin, Andrei Burca, Nicusor Bancu; Marius Marin; Ianis Hagi, Alexandru Cicaldau, Nicolae Stanciu (C), Florinel Coman; Denis Alibec.
Ukraine national football team predicted lineup
Andriy Lunin (GK); Tukhym Konoplia, Illia Zabarnyi, Mykola Matviyenko, Oleksandr Zinchenko; Viktor Tsygankov, Mykola Shaparenko, Taras Stepanenko (C), Mykhaylo Mudryk; Georgiy Sudakov, Roman Yeremchuk.
Key Players to Watch Out For
- Ianis Hagi (Romania) – The 25-year-old Alaves man had been in decent form for his club, before replicating the same to some extent for his national team. He made 28 appearances for his club last season and contributed with two goals and two assists. Several people will have expectations from him to perform at Euro 2024.
- Mykhaylo Mudryk (Ukraine) – The Chelsea man is coming off a disappointing season with the Blues but will look to put that behind him when he dons Ukraine’s colors. So far in his career, he has made 21 appearances for his nation, scoring twice and providing four assists. He will look to add to that tally at Euro 2024.
Head-to-Head Record
These two teams have locked horns thrice since the turn of the millennium, with all games becoming high-scoring encounters between the two. Ukraine lead the current head-to-head with two wins in the last three meetings, while the third was a draw.
Last 3 Games
- Romania 3-4 Ukraine
- Romania 2-2 Ukraine
- Ukraine 3-2 Romania
Romania vs Ukraine Prediction
If history is anything to go by then this next game should be a high-scoring thriller. While both sides have good attacking talents, Ukraine seems stronger overall and could probably snatch a win.
Prediction: Romania 1-3 Ukraine.
When & Where to watch Romania vs Ukraine live?
Q. When & Where will the game take place?
A. Romania vs Ukraine will be played on Monday, June 17th at 2:00 PM (GMT).
Q. Where will the match be available to stream in UK?
A. The match will be available on BBC TV Sport and ITV UK.
Q. Where will the match be available to stream in USA?
A. The match will be available on Fubo TV.
Q. Where will the match be available on stream in India?
A. The match will be streamed on the SonyLIV app & website.
Q. Where will the match be available in Romania?
A. Pro TV Romania will be telecasting this game.
Q. Where can you watch this match in Ukraine?
A. Megogo Ukraine will be showing this game.
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