Ukraine vs Northern Ireland Betting Tips - Nations League Draw Has Value
Ukraine head into their Nations League Group B2 clash in strong form, particularly defensively. Northern Ireland, eager to extend their own unbeaten run in the tournament, are predicted to match Ukraine's intensity. With both sides solid at the back, a draw is likely, with a 1-1 scoreline a plausible outcome. Recommended bets focus on the draw market, expecting a tightly contested game that reinforces the defensive strengths and resilience of each team.
- Ukraine drew 0-0 in Georgia on Monday
- Northern Ireland are unbeaten in the Nations League
- A draw is the best bet in this Group B2 clash
Ukraine vs Northern Ireland Preview
Ukraine and Northern Ireland are undefeated in the Nations League and neither side has conceded a goal in Group B2. Another cagey encounter is anticipated between these in-form sides.
- Ukraine vs Northern Ireland Preview
- Key Stats - Tough to Beat Sides
- H2H
- Ukraine Give Little Away
- Northern Ireland Holding Their Own in the Nations League
- Predicted Starting Lineups, Squads & Team News
Key Stats - Tough to Beat Sides
- Ukraine are unbeaten in their last 2 games.
- Ukraine have drawn 2 of their last 4 matches against Northern Ireland.
- Northern Ireland are unbeaten in 2 consecutive matches.
H2H
Ukraine have a 3-1 advantage against Northern Ireland, alongside two draws.
Ukraine Give Little Away
Andrea Maldera’s Ukraine are in good long-term form after going unbeaten in eight of their last 11 games. The Blue and Yellows secured back-to-back wins over Albania 1-0 and Poland 2-0 before a 2-1 loss against Denmark.
Ukraine responded with a 1-0 away victory in Hungary to start their Nations League campaign. Maldera’s team had 1.29 XG and Danylo Sikan scored in the first half.
A goalless draw at Georgia followed on Monday. Ukraine allowed -1 XG, had two shots on target and couldn’t score the winner.
Northern Ireland Holding Their Own in the Nations League
Northern Ireland are in hard-to-beat form following just one defeat in their previous five matches in all competitions.
They were unbeaten in two after a 1-1 draw in Wales and a 1-0 victory over Guinea. That streak ended with a 3-1 defeat against France away.
Michael O’Neill’s side made a winning start in Nations League Group B2 and beat Georgia 1-0 away. Northern Ireland had 1.1 XG and three shots on target.
The Green and Whites gained another Nations League point after a 0-0 home draw with Hungary. O’Neill’s side faced just one shot on target and had 0.99-1.14 XG.
Predicted Starting Lineups, Squads & Team News
Ukraine (3-5-2): Anatoliy Trubin; Bohdan Mykhailichenko, Taras Mykhavko, Valeriy Bondar, Eduard Sarapii, Oleksandr Zubkov, Maksym Khlan, Yehor Nazaryna, Oleksandr Pikhalionok; Matviy Ponomarenko, Vladyslav Vanat
Midfielder Heorhiy Sudakov is an injury doubt after missing the Georgia game.
Goalkeepers: Heorhiy Yermakov, Anatoliy Trubin, Dmytro Riznyk
Defenders: Bohdan Mykhaylichenko, Eduard Sarapiy, Taras Mykhavko, Valeriy Bondar
Illia Zabarnyi, Mykola Matviyenko, Vitaliy Mykolenko, Oleksandr Drambayev, Illya Krupskyi
Midfielders: Volodymyr Brazhko, Mykola Shaparenko, Oleksandr Pikhalyonok, Oleh Ocheretko, Yehor Nazaryna, Oleksandr Zubkov, Maksym Khlan, Heorhiy Sudakov, Oleksandr Nazarenko, Ivan Varfolomeyev
Forwards: Andriy Yarmolenko, Matviy Ponomarenko, Roman Yaremchuk, Vladyslav Vanat, Danylo Sikan, Viktor Tsyhankov, Vladyslav Veleten, Ihor Krasnopir
Northern Ireland (3-4-2-1): Pierce Charles; Tom Atcheson, Ruairi McConville, Ciaron Brown; Trai Hume, Shea Charles, Ethan Galbraith, Justin Devenny; Dion Charles, Isaac Price; Jamie Donley
Dan Ballard is ruled out following a hamstring injury against Georgia. Michael O’Neill recently explained that the defender’s injury was a “bitter blow” to the Northern Ireland squad.
Goalkeepers: Pierce Charles, Conor Hazard, Bailey Peacock-Farrell
Defenders: Terry Devlin, Tom Atcheson, Trai Hume, Ruairi McConville, Paddy McNair, Brodie Spencer, Ciaron Brown, Eoin Toal
Midfielders: Justin Devenny, Ethan Galbraith, Jamie Donley, Isaac Price, Patrick Kelly, Shea Charles, Jordan Thompson
Forwards: Dion Charles, Callum Marshall, Ceadach O'Neill, Paul Smyth, Kieran Morrison, Josh Magennis, Braiden Graham
Verdict
Ukraine are in decent form and keep things tight in defence. Northern Ireland will also want to maintain their Nations League unbeaten streak and a draw is predicted in Group B2.
Draw
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1-1 Draw
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