Ukraine vs Italy prediction and betting tips on November 20, 2023
Oliver White
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Within the tenth round of the European Championship qualification tournament, a match between the national teams of Ukraine and Italy will take place. The meeting will be held in Leverkusen on Monday, November 20. The game is scheduled to start at 20:45 Central European Time.
Ukraine
The Ukrainian team is taking this match very seriously, considering that any result other than a victory will prevent their participation in the final Euro 2024 tournament. Currently, Ukraine holds the third position in the group with 13 points but trails Italy in head-to-head encounters. For Ukraine to qualify for the European Championship, they need a win and preferably with a significant goal difference, as in the initial match, Rebrov's team lost to the Italians with a score of 2-1.
Italy
The Italians have not been entirely convincing in this qualification cycle. Everything is in their hands, yet one could have expected better results. The European champions lost both matches to the English and unexpectedly drew with the Macedonians in September. In their last match, the Italians managed a 5-2 win against the North Macedonian team at home. For Italy's ultimate success, a draw against the Ukrainian team would be enough. However, I don't think the visitors will play defensively and aim for a draw.
Interesting Facts About the Match and Head-to-Head History
- Ukraine has scored in seven consecutive games.
- Italy has a similar streak, consisting of nine matches.
- Ukraine has never defeated Italy in official encounters.
Prediction
The guests indeed appear as favorites for the battle for the second place in the group and in this match. I'll place my bet on Italy's victory, especially given the excellent odds given by the bookmakers for this outcome.
