Ireland – Ukraine : Preview & Prediction
Ukraine came very close to qualifying for the World Cup. After their victory in Scotland (3-1), Oleksandr Petrakov’s team fell on the lawn of Wales in the final (1-0). A big disappointment for the Ukrainian players! However, they will have the intention to raise their head when they enter the Nations League and travel to Ireland. Ukraine has only had one defeat since the last Euro. They are expected to show a good face in the European competition and try to climb back into the A division. The Ukrainian team will have the means to get at least a point from this trip. Their opponents have had a very poor start to the Nations League. Ireland lost to Armenia (1-0). This reception of Ukraine will certainly be more complicated. Especially since Ireland has only won two of its last five matches, against Luxembourg (3-0) and Lithuania (1-0). It’s hard to imagine them regaining their confidence against Ukraine.
Ukraine have just lost the World Cup play-off final to Wales (1-0).
Ukraine will be looking to raise their game in this Nations League opener.
The two sides have never faced each other before.
Ireland started their Nations League campaign with a 1-0 loss to Armenia.
Ireland also failed to qualify for the World Cup.
Ukraine will be expecting to regain some confidence. Oleksandr Petrakov’s team fell to a defeat in the World Cup play-off final. They don’t want to wait long to get back on track. So why not get a good result on the road against Ireland?
Ireland – Ukraine : Betting Tips
Ukraine – Win Odds: 3.25
