Ukraine vs Northern Ireland: Ukraine lock horns with Northern Ireland in an international friendly fixture as they prepare for the UEFA Euro 2020.
Match Details:
Teams: Ukraine vs Northern Ireland
Venue: Dnipro Arena, Dnipropetrovs’k, Ukraine
Date: Thursday 3rd June, 2021
Time: 11:30 PM IST
Live Link: https://www.sonyliv.com/sports/football-international-friendlies-1500002536
Preview:
Ukraine face Northern Ireland in a friendly fixture as they look to get their side sorted and set for the UEFA Euro 2020.
The Ukrainians are in Group C along with North Macedonia, Netherlands and Austria.
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They come into this game after a 1-1 draw vs Bahrain where Tsigankov’s last gasp goal helped Ukraine share the spoils after Saeed’s penalty gave Bahrain the advantage.
Northern Ireland, on the other hand won their match against Malta 3-0 with Jones, Whyte and McCann getting on the scoresheet.
The visitors missed out on the Euros and would be keen to win this match as they prepare for the World Cup qualifiers due to resume in September.
The home side come into this one having not lost in their last 4 matches.
Form Guide
Ukraine: LDDDD
Northern Ireland: DLLDW
Last Matches of both teams:
Ukraine 1-1 Bahrain
Malta 0-3 Northern Ireland
Where to watch the live streaming of Ukraine vs Northern Ireland?
The live stream will be available on Sonyliv App in the link mentioned: https://www.sonyliv.com/sports/football-international-friendlies-1500002536
Team News
Kanoplyanka and Kovalenko are out for the hosts while Evans remains absent for Northern Ireland.
Ukraine possible 11:
Pyatov, Matviyenko, Karavayev, Sobol, Mykolenko, Yarmalenko, Zinchenko, Marlos, Malinovskyi, Yaremchuk and Dobvyk.
Northern Ireland possible 11:
Peacock-Farrell, Dallas, Cathcart, Ferguson, McNair, McGinn, Savile, Jones, Lafferty, Boyce and Smyth.
Prediction: Ukraine 1-1 Northern Ireland
Ukraine have not got the momentum post qualification for the Euros and have flattered to deceive. Northern Ireland, on the other hand have not got the form and consistency.
Hence, we expect a share of the spoils.