Ireland vs Ukraine: Ireland eye a return to winning ways when they face Ukraine in their next UEFA Nations League on Wednesday in Dublin at the Aviva Stadium.
Match Details:
Teams: Ireland vs Ukraine
Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
Date: Thursday 9th June, 2022
Time: 12:15 AM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview
Ireland come into this after a 1-0 loss to Armenia away from home in their opening clash of the Nations League on Saturday.
Spertsyan scored the only goal of the contest to inflict a first defeat on Ireland since September 2021 as their 8-match unbeaten run came to an end.
With that defeat, Ireland is at the bottom of their group standings and eye a winning return.
On the other hand, Ukraine’s World Cup dreams were dashed on Sunday as they were beaten 1-0 away to Wales in their WCQ Final.
Yarmolenko’s own goal dumped the Ukrainian side out of contention as they were left disappointed.
Despite all the outside issues faced by the country, Ukraine did all they could but couldn’t progress and will have to await their WC dream till 2026.
This loss was Ukraine’s first since the Euro 2020 Round of 16 defeat to eventual runners-up, England last year.
They too ended their 8-match unbeaten run with this narrow defeat.
Form Guide
Ireland: LWDWD
Ukraine: LWWDD
Last Matches of both teams:
Armenia 1-0 Ireland
Wales 1-0 Ukraine
Despite their best efforts, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Ukraine have failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, after a 1-0 loss to Wales. pic.twitter.com/h7srBdVjCe
— mcfc lads (@mcfc_lads) June 5, 2022
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Ireland vs Ukraine in India?
The match is live streamed on Sony LIV App, Jio TV; while the broadcast is available on Sony TEN 3.
Team News
Coleman and Marlos are the sole injury concerns for either side ahead of this contest due to groin and calf injuries respectively.
Despite their best efforts, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Ukraine have failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, after a 1-0 loss to Wales. pic.twitter.com/h7srBdVjCe
— mcfc lads (@mcfc_lads) June 5, 2022
Ireland possible 11: Â
Kelleher, Collins, Duffy, Egan, Christie, Cullen, Hendrick, McClean, Ogbene, Keane and Robinson
Ukraine possible 11:
Buschan, Sobol, Matviyenko, Zabarnyi, Karavaev, Shaparenko, Sydorchuk, Zinchenko, Yarmolenko, Dovbyk and Mudryk
Prediction: Ireland 0-2 Ukraine
Ukraine will be fired to get back to winning ways and into contention. We see them getting the three points over Ireland as they are the side with more quality.
Ireland has the crowd support but could be second best against the team looking to avenge Sunday’s disappointment.
