Ukraine Euro 2020/2021 Odds, Predictions & Squad

Ukraine is one of the possible dark horses at Euro 2020, with odds of winning the tournament 51.00 (50/1). Andriy Shevchenko’s men see the Netherlands as their primary opponents. Group C gives Ukraine a solid chance to qualify for the knockout phase for the first time after the group stage exits in Euro 2012 and 2016. The Eastern European nation pays 1.28 odds to secure a next-round ticket, a major favorite against Austria and North Macedonia. Ukraine is considered an underrated team that can get better than expected. The “Yellow and Blue” lacks a top international striker, but it’s a cohesive team with excellent defensive skills. Ukraine gives 5.50 (9/2) odds to win Group C, the second favorite after the Netherlands.

Read our Ukraine Euro 2020 analysis based on the squad, probable lineups, and tactics. You can check all the latest odds and the released predictions for the Ukrainians’ potential path if they qualify from the group stage.

Ukraine Euro 2021 Odds & Predictions

The Ukrainian national football team should play Group C’s opening match against the former European Champions, the Netherlands, in their opponents’ venue. They will also face North Macedonia at Matchday 2 and Austria in Bucharest’s neutral ground. Ukraine had a tough time due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Shevchenko’s team was relegated from Nations League path A, collecting six points from two wins. The match against Switzerland was awarded as a 3-0 win to Ukraine’s opponents after being canceled.

The Swiss officials quarantined the whole team, so the Eastern European nation lost the game by default, as the Court of Arbitration for Sport decided. Group A4 was formidable, with Spain and Germany securing 1st and 2nd place; although Ukraine was unlucky and would have better chances of avoiding relegation in other circumstances. A 1-0 win over Spain in October 2020 showed the team’s potential and the ability of Ukraine to threaten the best teams in Europe. You can get our predictions and picks based on the latest Ukraine’s Euro 2021 odds to qualify from Group C.

✔️ Group C ⏩ Ukraine to Place 2nd @2.70 (17/10) odds.

✔️ Group C ⏩ Netherlands & Ukraine to Place 1st & 2nd* @2.10 (11/10) odds.

✔️ Group C ⏩ Ukraine - 6 exact points in group @5.00 (4/1) odds.
*without a specific order

Ukraine Euro 2020 Fixtures & Schedule

Andriy Shevchenko’s side qualified 1st and unbeaten at Euro 2020 after the best preliminary campaign in their history as an independent nation. Ukraine secured six wins for a total of eight matches, winning the European Champion Portugal 2-1 at home and thrashing Serbia 5-0. Its scoring rate was more than two goals a game, and the Ukrainian defense conceded only four pieces. Shevchenko and Co give hope to an upbeat team to make out of the group, despite the past twelve disappointing months.

After the relegation from Nations League A, Ukraine started the World Cup 2022 qualifiers with three draws. The away 1-1 draw against France was encouraging for the process, but the Eastern Europeans lost four points at home facing Finland (i.e., 1-1) and Kazakhstan (1-1). They have scoring problems, which should solve especially against Austria and North Macedonia. If they secure six points against these weaker teams, they will qualify for the knockout phase. So, let’s see Ukraine’s Euro 2020 fixtures for Group C and understand what will happen if Sheva’s side finishes 1st, 2nd, or 3rd.

Ukraine Euro 2020 Fixtures	Date	Venue
Netherlands vs. Ukraine	June 13, 2021 / 21:00 CET	Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam
Ukraine vs. North Macedonia	June 17, 2021 / 15:00 CET	Arena Nationala, Bucharest
Ukraine vs. Austria	June 21, 2021 / 18:00 CET	Arena Nationala, Bucharest

Can Ukraine Win Group C?

Ukraine has the major target to secure 2nd place and qualify for the Last 16 Round without waiting to be among the four well-performing 3rd-placed teams. The opening day against the Netherlands, in Amsterdam, will determine the chances for 1st place, which is really difficult. If Ukraine manages to be Group C’s runner-up, its opponent at Last-16 will probably be Italy or Turkey. You can explore average odds and check all possible outcomes that the Ukrainian team can bring on Euro 2020 Group C.

⏩ Το Win Group @5.50 (9/2) odds.

⏩ To Place 2nd @2.70 (17/10) odds.

⏩ To Qualify Group @1.28 (7/25) odds.

⏩ To Place 3rd @2.40 (7/5) odds.

⏩ Not to Qualify Group @3.50 (5/2) odds.

Reading the underneath table, you can discover all the possible scenarios based on Ukraine’s Euro 2020 fixtures if its secures qualification for the Last 16 Round.

Ukraine Group Place	Last-16 Probable Opponents
1st	3rd Group D (England, Croatia, Scotland, Czech Republic) / 3rd Group E (Spain, Sweden, Poland, Slovakia) / 3rd Group F (Hungary, Portugal, France, Germany)
2nd	Winner Group A (Turkey, Italy, Wales, Switzerland)
3rd*	Winner Group F (Hungary, Portugal, France, Germany) / Winner Group E (Spain, Sweden, Poland, Slovakia)

*If Group C gives one of the best 3rd-placed teams to advance to the Last-16.

✔️ Our prediction: If Ukraine manages to balance its defensive strength and solidity with attacking effectiveness, two wins against Austria and North Macedonia are a realistic target. The pick based on collecting six exact group points is priced at 5.00 odds, being a selection with betting value.

What odds & bets bookies offer for Ukraine

Ukraine took part in the 2006 World Cup, reaching the quarter-finals with Andriy Shevchenko as a star player. The ex-striker scored two goals in the tournament, but Italy eliminated his country after a 3-0 win. The Euro 2020 is the third elite continental tournament in the nation’s history after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The Eastern Europeans faced a group exit, both in the Euro 2012 and 2016 tournaments. So, they will seek the upgrade reaching the Last 16 Round in their third consecutive appearance.

✔️ Our prediction: The Netherlands is the ultimate favorite to win Group C, having a complete squad and the home advantage, playing all three matches in Amsterdam in front of fans. Although, Ukraine is also a favorite to qualify at 1.28 odds, being the second stronger team of the group. The selection based on the Netherlands’ and Ukraine’s classification at 1st and 2nd places prices 2.10 odds, without counting the specific order. If you think that Dutchmen can’t lose Group C’s 1st place, then the possibility for Ukraine to place 2nd has a betting value at 2.70 odds.

Ukraine Euro 2020/2021 Lineup & Tactics

If you want to find a reason for Ukraine’s growing success, it’s the combination of Eastern Europeans’ defense and the philosophy of Andriy Shevchenko’s callups. The 18 from the 26-men squad are players belonging to Dynamo Kyiv and Shakhtar Donetsk. The ex-striker tries to construct a team blending talent and experience. If he capitalizes on the homogeneity of the selected squad, it will be a huge step to go deep in the Euro 2020 tournament. Read on our Ukraine Euro 2020 preview and discover the detailed tactics, the probable lineup, and the final squad.

The Squad

Injuries were the biggest problem for Sheva to decide the calls for Euro 2020. Some important players will miss the tournament, like the midfielders Konoplyanka and Kovalenko. The 46-years-old and full-experienced goalkeeper Oleksandr Shovkovskyi was retired in October 2020, after 92 caps in international duty. Here you can check Ukraine’s Euro 2020 squad, which includes only eight players who don’t compete in the domestic league.

The Key Players & Tactics

After Mykhaylo Fomenko’s side crashed out of the European Championship of 2016, with three defeats from three group stage matches, many things changed for Ukraine. Experienced players, like the midfielder Rotan, were fallen out of favor for different reasons. The core of Sheva’s team is made up of quality players like Manchester City’s left full-back Oleksandr Zinchenko. The 24-years-old versatile defender has a more attacking role for his national team, trying to facilitate the passing game and create scoring chances. Zinchenko is an integral unit for Ukraine; a center-midfielder who plays as a left-back for his club.

The 37-years-old Andriy Pyatov remains the most probable goalie for the starting eleven, having 46 clean sheets across 97 international caps to date. The defender who sometimes became a midfielder for Ukraine’s need, Mykola Matviyenko, and Atalanta’s Ruslan Malinovskyi are two players that Shevchenko considers his team’s heartbeat; both have an advanced role, moving between the lines. Andriy Yarmolenko remains a prolific offensive player, netting 40 goals at 94 international matches. He has all the potential to overwhelm his coach, who finished his career with only eight pieces more.

The Probable Lineup

Shevchenko was a world-quality striker as a player, but he wants his team to adopt ball possession-based tactics rather than play the classic Ukrainian attacking style. The Central European’s nation manager used up to 60 players so far during his spell on the federal bench. He shapes on most matches the 4-3-3 formation; the starting eleven are chosen by their ability to understand when they should attack, defend, receive, and pass the ball.

The balance is Andriy Shevchenko’s primary target. Pyatov will probably be the starting goalie, with four defending players in front of him. Tymchyk, Kryvtsov, Matviyenko, and Mykolenko seem to have the most chances to construct Ukraine’s solid defense. Zinchenko, Stepanenko and Malinovskyi will be the three central midfielders. Gent’s Yaremchuk, Yarmolenko, and Zubkov are possible choices for the attacking line.

The Manager

Ukraine won the Under-20 World Cup in 2019, but that winning generation it’s too early to sunshine with the men’s national team. Andriy Shevchenko is a mirror for his players; his playing career teaches what they can achieve if they work hard and make good use of their talent. The 44-years-old tactician took his seat at the federal bench as his first senior coaching job.

Phenomenal coaches trained him like Lobanovskyi, Ancelotti, Terim, and Mourinho, so he learned from the best. The unbeaten qualifying run to Euro 2020 is his most considerable success and achievement that saved him when he faced merciless criticism. Ukraine’s failure to qualify for the World Cup 2018 created doubts about his skills, but Shevchenko answered by building an attractive team that will be a Euro 2020 participant.

You can explore the underneath list that contains the best online betting sites for Euro 2020 and find the highest odds for Ukraine to qualify from the group stage and win the tournament.