Ukraine – Ireland : Preview & Prediction
The most likely scenario for this match will be that both teams will score at least one goal. It is true that an Ireland-led game is expected, but the Ukrainian team will want revenge for failing to qualify for the World Cup in their last game against Wales. It should be noted that the ‘Both Mark – Yes’ market has proved successful in seven of the last nine matches played by the Ukrainians.
The home team arrives at this Group 1 round after a defeat on their debut in this group stage, against Armenia, by (1-0). This is a team that suffers from the home factor, which is stronger when playing in front of their own fans, as in their last 30 matches they have recorded 3 wins, 5 draws and 7 defeats as visitors, with 15 goals scored and 16 conceded, against 5 wins, 8 draws and 2 defeats at home, with 19 goals scored and 10 conceded. In their last 10 home games, Ireland have a record of 2 wins, 6 draws and 2 defeats. Their attack has scored regularly, as they have scored goals in 8 of their last 10 matches. They tend to score few goals in home games, as 8 of their last 10 matches have ended with Under 2.5. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal six times and managed to overturn the score only once. In the last 10 home games in all competitions there are 1 periods that stand out: they have scored 4 of the 9 goals in the 76′-90′ minutes.
Ireland arrive unmotivated for this match after the 1-0 away defeat against Armenia. The home team is therefore experiencing a rather erratic moment, considering their last results: one defeat, two draws and two wins. The home team usually plays with the usual 5-2-3, favouring quick changes. In this scheme, the three players who will have the mission of causing panic in the vicinity of the ‘enemy’ box are Chiedozie Oggene, Callum Robinson and Troy Parrott. It should be noted that coach Stephen Kenny should be very happy to have all the pieces ready for this battle.
Ukraine – Ireland : Betting Tips
Ukraine – Win Odds: 2.25
