Armenia vs Ukraine prediction and bets - January 22, 2025
Armenia
Ukraine
On January 22, Armenia and Ukraine will kick off their campaigns at the UEFA Futsal Euro 2026. Here’s my exclusive preview and prediction for this highly anticipated clash.
Armenia
The Armenian national team are debutants on the continental stage, so expecting major achievements from them might be premature. A lot will depend on how well the futsal players handle the pressure, and right from the start they’ll be up against a formidable opponent.
Armenia were a revelation in the qualifiers, managing to top their group with five wins and a draw. The main battle for first place was against powerhouse Kazakhstan—first, they held their rivals to a 4-4 draw away, and then clinched a 4-2 victory at home. On top of that, they managed to beat both Denmark and Albania twice each.
Most of the Armenian squad ply their trade in the Russian league, which adds an extra edge to this matchup. They'll need to deliver their absolute best, as this is a contest at the highest level.
Ukraine
Ukraine's futsal team is considered a heavyweight, both in Europe and worldwide. The Ukrainians have reached the continental championship finals twice, though they fell short on both occasions. At the last World Cup, they bowed out only in the semifinals, but bounced back to thrash France in the third-place match.
In qualifying, Kosenko’s men were flawless, securing six wins from six matches. Their main rivals in the group were Romania, and they also overcame Cyprus and Germany with ease.
According to the bookmakers, Ukraine are the third favorites to lift the title, trailing only Portugal and Spain. Lithuania and the Czech Republic round out the group, so it’s crucial for Ukraine to top their section.
Prediction
These teams have never faced each other—not even in friendlies. Ukraine are clear favorites in this matchup, and with the Russian connection in the Armenian squad, expect their motivation to be sky-high. I anticipate a tough, hard-fought battle, but Kosenko’s side should have a significant advantage. My bet: take the favorite to win with a -2.5 goal handicap.
