Ukraine – North Macedonia : Preview & Prediction
‘Ukraine came very close to a great achievement on the first day. For its entry into the running in this Euro 2020, Andriy Shevchenko’s team found the big favorite of this group: the Netherlands. Yet led by two goals an hour, the Ukrainian players have never given up. And they were rewarded! After Andriy Yarmolenko reduced the score in the 75th minute of play, Roman Yaremchuk reset the counters to zero, only a few moments later. With only ten minutes left to play, Ukraine seemed to be heading towards a parity score against the Oranje. But it was without counting on the self-sacrifice of the Dutch players, and Denzel Dumfries offered the victory to his people in the very last minutes (3-2).
However, nothing has yet been finalized in the race for the round of 16. There are still two days left for Ukraine, with a view to relaunching itself. And in its next match, Andriy Shevchenko’s team will have no choice. We will have to win against North Macedonia! The Ukrainian players could then offer themselves a final against Austria during their final meeting in this group stage. Before starting Euro 2020, Ukraine remained on a series of five games without defeat. And it is certainly not this setback against one of the best European nations that will change the form of Oleksandr Zinchenko’s teammates. This time in Bucharest, they will fully intend to take their first three points in this competition.
And it’s hard not to be calm about Ukraine. Their opponent of the day is nowhere near as convincing as the Netherlands. North Macedonia also lost on its first day against Austria (3-1). We remind you, but the Macedonians are only playing their first major international competition. And the experience can be very useful in these matches of the group stage of the European competition. Being able to count on the invaluable advice of Andriy Shevchenko, the Ukrainian workforce will have enough to raise its level of play for this new poster. We are still talking about a selection that has beaten Spain (1-0) or hooked the France team (1-1) in recent months.
This team must therefore have great ambitions when it comes to this second day of Euro 2020. North Macedonia is certainly the most affordable selection in this group. Certainly, she showed a lot of courage when she entered the competition against Austria. However, she only managed to frame two strikes during the entire game. We can therefore expect the same scenario for this new meeting. And Ukraine will have the means to thwart the opposing defense. Keeping excellent players, such as Andriy Yarmolenko or Ruslan Malinovskyi, Andriy Shevchenko will have the weapons to find the fault against North Macedonia. What to afford success and get back in the race for qualification.
Ukraine lost on the first day in the Netherlands (3-2).
Ukraine, however, showed character as they caught up to a two-goal deficit.
Ukraine have lost only one of their last seven meetings.
With Ruslan Malinovskyi or Andriy Yarmolenko, Ukraine has the players to pose problems for the opposing defense.
If successful, Ukraine would restart in the race for the round of 16.
Ukraine have always scored in their last eight meetings.
Ukraine will play this time in Bucharest (Romania).
North Macedonia lost in their first match against Austria (3-1).
North Macedonia only scored two strikes for their entry into contention.
North Macedonia is playing its first major international competition.
North Macedonia seems inferior to its opponent of the day.
North Macedonia have lost their last two games against Ukraine.
Ukraine has no choice after its defeat on the first day against the Netherlands (3-2). Andriy Shevchenko’s men will do everything to get their first points in this Euro 2020. And they will certainly have the means to do so during this meeting against North Macedonia. Having their first major international competition, North Macedonia seems to be the most affordable selection in this pool. And Ukraine is certainly aware of it! To stay in the race for the round of 16, it will be necessary to win. Victory for Ukraine!
Ukraine – North Macedonia : Betting Tips
Ukraine – Win Odds: 1.75
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
