Czech Republic vs Ukraine: the battle for the 2027 U19 Euro
In the second round of the first qualifying stage for the 2027 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, the Czech Republic will face Ukraine. The match will take place on Saturday, March 28, with kick-off at 17:00 CET, and I suggest a bet on this game.
Czech Republic vs Ukraine: match preview
The Czech Republic will host the 2027 U19 European Championship, but they are also participating in the current qualification campaign. Moreover, they made a strong start, defeating Estonia 2–0 in their opening match. The team currently sit top of the group, although this is not crucial for them as they are already guaranteed a place at the home tournament.
Notably, in the qualification campaign for the 2026 edition, the Czechs also started confidently, thrashing Latvia 3–0. The last time they featured at the U19 European Championship was in 2019, but they are now assured of playing in 2027 and still have a chance to qualify for the upcoming tournament as well.
Ukraine are competing on two fronts, aiming to progress in the 2027 qualification campaign while also targeting qualification for the 2026 tournament. In the qualifiers for the ближайший competition, they began with a 1–0 win over Northern Ireland, but in the 2027 qualifying match they suffered a 1–2 defeat to Finland.
The team currently sit third in the group without any points. If they want to advance, they must start picking up results. Ukraine last appeared at the U19 European Championship in 2024, where they reached the semi-finals.
Match facts and head-to-head
- The Czech Republic are unbeaten in three consecutive matches.
- Ukraine have lost just one of their last five matches, winning four.
- Ukraine have scored in seven consecutive matches.
- The Czech Republic have kept clean sheets in their last three matches.
- These two sides have never faced each other at U19 level.
Probable line-ups
- Czech Republic: Franz, Syrovatka, Kotisek, Henderiks, Filip, Palascak, Frolik, Novak, Cizek, Vanek, Skrkon
- Ukraine: Tkachenko, Melnyk, Kostyuk, Onishchuk, Muradian, Balakai, Kutiia, Liusin, Zudin, Bodnar, Andreiko
Prediction
Ukraine need to win, or at least pick up points, in this match—something that cannot be said about the Czech Republic. I believe the Blue and Yellows will find their opportunity, and I recommend a bet on Ukraine’s individual total.
