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June 19 2023, 17:55 · Alex Lawes

Ukraine vs Croatia Preview & Prediction | 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship

Ukraine vs Croatia Preview & Prediction | 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship
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THE FACTS

When is Ukraine vs Croatia on and what time does it start? Ukraine vs Croatia will take place on Wednesday 21st June, 2023 – 17:00 (UK)

Where is Ukraine vs Croatia taking place? Ukraine vs Croatia will take place at Superbet Arena-Giulești in Bucharest, Romania

Where can I get tickets for Ukraine vs Croatia? Ticket information for Ukraine vs Croatia can be found on each country’s national team website

What channel is Ukraine vs Croatia on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to televise the tournament in the UK so it is worth checking their schedule for Ukraine vs Croatia

Where can I stream Ukraine vs Croatia in the UK? If Ukraine vs Croatia is televised on Sky Sports, subscribers will be able to stream the match live on Sky Go

THE KEY STATS

  • Ukraine have qualified for the finals for the third time. They were runners-up in 2006 and exited in the group stage in their most recent appearance in 2011.
  • Ukraine are without a win in their last five U21 EURO final tournament matches (D2 L3).
  • Ukraine have failed to score in four of their last five U21 EURO final tournament matches.
  • Croatia are featuring at the U21 finals for the third edition in a row.
  • At U21 EURO 2021, Croatia qualified from their group for the first time, having exited in the group stage in their previous three appearances.
  • Croatia have won only one of their previous 13 U21 EURO final tournament matches (D3 L9).
  • Croatia lost their opening match in each of their previous four U21 EURO final tournament appearances.

THE PREDICTION

Ukraine qualified for this tournament after defeating Slovakia in the playoffs, whilst Croatia managed to edge past Denmark on penalties. The Ukrainians, under the management of Ruslan Rotan, come into this on the back of a 2-2 draw with Ireland in their most recent outing, last week. They have suffered just two defeats in their last 15 matches. They now face a Croatian side that defeated England by two goals to one in their most recent outing in March. They are unbeaten in seven and these are two evenly matched but relatively entertaining sides so it could well be an entertaining encounter for the neutral.

BETTING TIP: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE