Ukraine vs North Macedonia: Ukraine take on North Macedonia in their second league match of the Euro 2020 at the National Arena in Bucharest on Thursday.
Both sides are coming off losses to Netherlands and Austria respectively.
Match Details:
Teams: Ukraine vs North Macedonia
Venue: National Arena, Bucharest, Romania
Date: Thursday 17th June, 2021
Time: 06:30 PM IST
Live Link: https://www.sonyliv.com/sports/football-uefa-euro-2020-1700000714
Preview
After the close loss against Netherlands, Ukraine turns their focus to North Macedonia, whom they face on Thursday in Bucharest.
The Blue and Yellow side were 2-0 down against Netherlands but made a spectacular comeback to make it 2-2 only for the Oranje to score the winner 5 minutes from time.
Yarmolenko and Yaremchuk helped Ukraine comeback into the game after Wijnaldum and Weghorst gave the Oranje a 2-0 comfort lead.
North Macedonia, on the other hand lost 3-1 to Austria in their opening game of the campaign as Lainer, Gregoritsch and Arnautovic found the back of the net.
Their captain, Pandev scored to make it 1-1 but then they fell apart.
An important three points up for grabs as both sides look to open their account in the Euro 2020.
All roads lead to Bucharest for this one as we expect a close contest.
Form Guide
Ukraine: DDWWL
North Macedonia: WWDWL
Last Matches of both teams:
Netherlands 3-2 Ukraine
Austria 3-1 North Macedonia
Also read: Lainer and Gregoritsch score as Austria beat North Macedonia 3-1 in Euro 2020; check out
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Ukraine vs North Macedonia in India?
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Team News
Zubkov is doubtful for Ukraine after he sustained a foot injury against Netherlands and was subbed out early.
Tsigankov is another one who could miss out as he recovers from his muscle injury.
North Macedonia do not have any injury concerns and pose a fit squad ahead of this clash.
Ukraine possible 11:
Buschan, Karavaev, Zabarnyi, Matviyenko, Mykolenko, Malinovsky, Sydorchuk, Zinchenko, Yarmolenko, Shaparenko and Yaremchuk.
North Macedonia possible 11:
Dimitrievski, Alioski, Musliu, Velkovski, Ristovski, Nikolov, Elmas, Ademi, Bardhi, Tricovski and Pandev.
Prediction: Ukraine 3-1 North Macedonia
Ukraine produced a fantastic turnaround performance against Netherlands; which showed their capabilities against the top sides.
North Macedonia, in their debut competition could suffer against the likes of Zinchenko and Co as the Ukrainians pose an experienced attack.
The men in yellow and Blue should win this one comfortably.
Players to watch out for: Zinchenko, Yarmolenko, Yaremchuk, Pandev and Tricovski.