This international break has some interesting matchups, and this is definitely one of them. The Ukrainian team are still fighting for the qualifying spot with Italy, while England are unbeaten so far in the group. The match will be played at Tarczynski Arena in Poland, as the Three Lions won the first game 2-0 at Wembley.
The Euro 2024 qualifications continue with an important clash between England and Ukraine. The Blue and Yellows need a win to increase their qualifying chances over Italy in Group C. The Three Lions announced their squad for this international break, and it’s full of surprises. England are almost guaranteed to qualify from this group after winning their first four games. The first match between them ended in a 2-0 win for the Three Lions, with Bukayo Saka and Harry Kane scoring at Wembley.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | 2024 EURO Qualifications, Group C, Round 5 |
| 🏟️Venue: | Tarczynski Arena, Wroclaw, Poland |
| 🗓️Date: | 9 September 2023 |
| ⏰Time: | 4 p.m. GMT on Saturday |
According to the best international football betting sites, Ukraine are the home underdogs at 8.0 (7/1). A draw is offered at 4.20 (16/5), while England are the big away favorites at 1.50 (1/2) to beat the Blue and Yellows.
Ukraine are coming off a crucial 1-0 home win over Malta in the Euro 2024 qualifying tournament. The Blue and Yellows had full control over this game, as they had 63% possession and 19 shots, but they needed a penalty at the end to win the match. The Ukrainian team will have good qualifying chances over Italy, and their last game in the group is probably going to be the decider.
England are coming off a big 7-0 home win over North Macedonia. Bukayo Saka had a hat trick in that game, and Harry Kane scored two goals, while Marcus Rashford and Kalvin Phillips had one each. The Three Lions are on a four-game winning streak since their loss to France in the 2022 World Cup.
| Group C Teams | Standings | Matches Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 1st | 4 | 12 |
| Ukraine | 2nd | 3 | 6 |
| Italy* | 3rd | 2 | 3 |
| North Macedonia | 4th | 3 | 3 |
| Malta | 5th | 4 | 0 |
The first two teams will qualify directly for the 2024 Euros. England are doing very well so far and will almost certainly finish first. Italy are currently the favorites to grab the second qualifying spot.
*Italy are the only team in the group that have an additional chance to qualify for the EURO 2024 Finals through the Nations League path.
In their last nine head-to-head matches, England won six, drew twice, and Ukraine won once. Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka scored the winning goals at Wembley to beat the Blue and Yellows in the first match. Ukraine last beat the Three Lions at home in 2009.
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England have been perfect in the tournament so far. They have scored 15 goals and conceded only once in their first four games in the tournament. The Three Lions have a three-game streak of winning by more than one goal.
The EURO 2024 odds for England in this game are good, especially with the quality of players that they have. Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, and Marcus Rashford are all in good form with their clubs as well.
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Ukraine failed to score only four times in their last 23 games, while the Three Lions have scored in seven consecutive matches. The Blue and Yellows haven’t scored in their first game with England, but they are playing at home now and are expected to score.
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This will be the first game for Harry Kane with England since joining Bayern Munich. The English captain is in excellent form in the tournament, as he has scored five goals in four matches. Kane is tied for third place in the top goalscorers list of the tournament. He is also doing well with Bayern, scoring three goals in his first three starts so far.
Ukraine will have their superstar Mykhailo Mudryk ready for this game after recovering from his injury. Ruslan Malinovskyi and Yevhen Konoplyanka aren’t included in the squad.
England will miss Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jack Grealish due to injuries, but the Lions have plenty of replacement options ready to play.
The English squad is stacked with talented players, and they have won every single game in the group so far. Make sure you use our Ukraine vs England 2023 predictions and bet them at the bookmakers in Ukraine to have more fun watching the game.
