France U21 vs Ukraine U21 | Date: Sunday, 2 July 2023 | Kick-off: 21:00 CET | Venue: Cluj Arena (Cluj-Napoca)
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: France to qualify – 1.24
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Total goals over 2.5 – 1.78
According to the bookies, France U21 are clear favorites in this matchup.
No doubt, the French side have a better squad, but it would be not right to underestimate Ukraine U21.
Those teams were in the same group in the UEFA U21 Championship qualification round.
The first match in France ended in favor of the hosts (5:0), while the reverse game finished 3:3. Both teams have an attacking way of play, which gives more chances to see a lot of goals.
France finished top in Group D with nine points and proceeded to the quarter-finals.
Undoubtedly, the French team are among the favorites to win Euro U21.
However, there are some bad news for France. One of the key players of the squad Manu Kone was subbed off in the 19th min against Switzerland. Reports show he suffered a knee injury and left the stadium on crutches.
Ukraine U21 were close to finishing on the top of Group C, however, Abel Ruiz’s goal in 90 minutes, cruised away Ukraine hopes.
Ruslan Rotan’s men collected equal points with La Rojita, but Spain U21 had a better goal difference.
Ukraine U21 qualified for the Euro U21 playoffs for the first time since 2006. The blue yellows then advanced to the final, where they were defeated by the Netherlands (0:3).
France U21 vs Ukraine U21 Probable Lineups
France U21: Chevalier; Lukeba, Larouci, Diakite, Simakan, Chotard, Le Fee, Caqueret, Adli, Kalimuendo, Olise
Ukraine U21: Trubin, Vivcharenko, Talovierov, Batagov, Sych, Bondarenko, Brazhko, Sudakov, Kryskiv, Kaschuk, Sikan
Where will this fixture be played?
Sunday’s game will be played at Cluj Arena (Cluj-Napoca)
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this match?
We recommend checking out the odds at 1xBet, 22Bet, and Bet365