Based on last 50 matches across all tournaments, up to 09/09/2023
To build a prediction for the Ukraine - England match, scheduled for 9 September 2023, several key factors could influence the outcome. These sides last met on 25 March 2023 at England's ground, where the home side came out on top.
The English have an excellent squad, with many players individually capable of deciding any moment on their own. The Ukrainians are playing away, so there will be no support. I think it will be an end-to-end game; Ukraine have some decent players, but England must score 2-3 goals and win the match.
Let's consider the next Euro qualifying match between Ukraine and England. I think the British are more than obvious favorites in this match. In the first match, England, despite the 2:0 score, had a commanding advantage at home and recorded an xG of 2.21 compared with just 0.14 for Ukraine. England... Show more
After 4 matches played in the group, England has a 100% record. Fifteen goals scored and one conceded, and naturally the English are top of the group. After 3 matches played, Ukraine are in second place with 2 wins and 1 loss to England. Ukraine have scored 4 goals and conceded the same number. Alth... Show more
Pre-Match Facts
Motivation
Ukraine - 1/10
Status in the current match - clear underdog
Ukraine8.9
Draw4.68
England1.425
Next match - in 3 days, against a clear favourite
Italy1.51
Draw4.23
Ukraine7.55
England - 1.5/10
Status in the current match - clear favourite
Ukraine8.9
Draw4.68
England1.425
Next match - in 3 days, against a clear underdog
Scotland5.09
Draw3.66
England1.73
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without a first-team player - midfielder Руслан Малиновский. The squad is also missing several rotation players, with one more player a doubt. The away side will be missing several key players, including defender Джон Стоунз, and are also missing several rotation players.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Георги Кабаков (Bulgaria). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 552 yellow cards (averaging 5.5 per match) and 32 red cards (averaging 0.3 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 35% of matches (35 out of 100). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.