Romania v Ukraine: UEFA Euro 2024 Preview
The Stakes
When Romania and Ukraine kick off their UEFA Euro 2024 campaign on Monday, June 17, 2024, there will be plenty at stake. Both teams will be looking to make a statement in Group E, which also includes defending champions Italy and England. Romania will be hoping to build on their strong qualifying campaign, which saw them finish second in their group behind Italy.
Head-to-Head
Romania and Ukraine have met 12 times in competitive matches, with Romania holding a slight edge with 6 wins to Ukraine's 5. Ukraine, however, won the most recent encounter, a 2-1 victory in a friendly match in 2021.
Romania's Form
Romania has been in good form coming into the tournament, winning their last six matches. They have also scored 15 goals in those six matches, which is a testament to their attacking prowess. Romania's key players include Ianis Hagi, Nicolae Stanciu, and Florin Andone.
Ukraine's Form
Ukraine has also been in good form coming into the tournament, winning their last four matches. They have also scored 10 goals in those four matches, which shows that they have plenty of firepower. Ukraine's key players include Andriy Yarmolenko, Roman Yaremchuk, and Mykola Matviyenko.
Prediction
This is a tough match to call, as both teams are evenly matched. However, Romania's slightly better form coming into the tournament gives them a slight edge. I predict Romania to win 2-1.
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