Ukraine vs Belgium prediction: EUROPE: Euro betting tips on match 2024-06-25 16:00.
[p]For the first time in the storied histories of Ukraine and Belgium, they will finally meet in a crunch clash to round out Group E of Euro 2024. With all four teams locked on three points apiece going into the final group stage matchday for the first time in European Championship history, both teams will be gunning for victory in pursuit of that all-important top spot and the favourable tie against a third-placed side which that entails.[/p]
[p]Qualification is more of an expectation than a hope for Ukraine, who are at their fourth successive Euro finals after posting their best-ever performance by reaching the quarter-final of the 2020 edition. An indomitable fighting spirit and a never-say-die attitude have got Ukraine on the cusp of history, which was seen once again as they replicated both of their play-off wins – going 1-0 down and winning 2-1 – in their second group game when they beat Slovakia.[/p]
[p]Although a point will be enough to secure Belgiumās spot in the Group Eās top two, theyāll be gunning for top spot with a victory that would see them progress to the knockout phase for the third consecutive edition, although this younger crop will be hoping to better the performances of the much-hyped āGolden Generationā who fell short at the quarter-final stage both times.Ā [/p]
[p]Whilst Belgium have never played in Stuttgart before, their new manager Domenico Tedesco has happy memories at this venue, defeating his opposition by two-goal margins in three of his last four visits to this venue at club level (W3, D1). Such an outcome reads similarly to Belgiumās latest Euro win, a 2-0 success over Romania which also saw them score in both halves, just as they have in their last four international victories.Ā [/p]
[p]Players to watch: Roman Yaremchuk has scored within 15 minutes of his introduction in two of his last three games for Ukraine, while he has interestingly spent the bulk of his club career between Belgian clubs, Gent and Brugge. For Belgium, Romelu Lukaku may be confident of a scoring maiden encounter against Ukraine after scoring four goals in three games against Ukrainian opposition at club level.Ā [/p]
[p]Hot stat: Just three of Belgiumās last 14 games at Euro tournaments have seen both teams score.Ā [/p]