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Ukraine vs Belgium Predictions

Published on 4:00pm GMT 26 June 2024

  • 16:00
  • Expired
  • Stuttgart Arena
Ukraine
Belgium
  • BBC One

Belgium to Win

Reason for tip

Belgium played well without scoring against Slovakia but they bounced back in a 2-0 win over Romania. Domenico Tedesco’s side should prove too strong for Ukraine, who lost 3-0 to the Romanians in their opener and they fell behind to Slovakia early on. Belgium can fly out of the traps in this clash and take control of the game.

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Belgium 2-0

Reason for tip

Belgium have won to nil in three of their last four games and they can hold Ukraine at bay. The Ukrainians have struggled to make the breakthrough in games, while they look shaky defensively and the Red Devils have scored at least twice in four of their last five.

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Kevin De Bruyne To Score Anytime

Reason for tip

While Lukaku leads the line for Belgium, luck hasn’t been on his side at this tournament. Kevin De Bruyne has matched his tally of eight shots at the tournament, scoring in the clash with Romania. With little goal threat coming from Belgium’s wingers and given Lukaku’s struggles so far, look to De Bruyne as their biggest threat against a shaky Ukranian defence.

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Ukraine vs Belgium Predictions

  • Ukraine haven’t impressed across their two group games
  • Belgium bounced back with a solid win over Romania
  • De Bruyne has a joint-high eight shots for Belgium at this tournament
  • Ukraine have struggled at the back, conceding four times in two games

Showdown for group favourites

Heading into the tournament, Belgium and Ukraine were seen as the favourites to progress from this group. However, they head into their final group clash in Stuttgart knowing that it’s unlikely that both teams will make the last 16.

Thanks to the pair suffering shock opening game defeats, all four sides in Group E are level on three points. Ukraine have the worst goal difference of any of the four sides, so anything less than a win likely sends them home. While Belgium are in a stronger position, the REd Devils were expected to win the group so the pressure is on them to secure all three points.

With that, the stage is set for effectively a playoff between these two sides.

Poor start for Ukraine

Ukraine did turn things around against Slovakia last time out, but they’ve struggled early in this group. A 3-0 defeat at the hands of Romania has dented their chances of progressing, while they needed a second-half turnaround after falling 1-0 down to Slovakia.

Ukraine benefitted from Slovakia’s nerves in their second game, which allowed them to strike late and secure a win. However, their performances haven’t been great. While there’s little doubt about the quality in the team, we’ve set to see them truly dominate a game.

With Ukraine heading into their toughest test of the group, the nature of their performances are a concern.

Belgium can edge crucial clash

While Ukraine have struggled through two games, Belgium have been much better. They created chances against Slovakia, their performance was just missing some better fortune in the final third, with two goals chalked off through VAR.

Belgium made a brilliant start against Romania, racing into an early lead. They went on to claim a 2-0 win, with Kevin De Bruyne adding their second. The Man City man seems to be playing a more direct role than at City, acting as more of a finisher than a creator. He has matched Lukaku’s tally of eight shots at the tournament so far and given that he’s outscored the Chelsea loanee, De Bruyne looks like the standout goalscorer option.

Belgium were comfortable winners in both warm-up friendlies and having bounced back from their shock loss to Slovakia, they’re worthy favourites in this clash. Their price still offers some value against a Ukrainian side who will be forced to overcommit due to their position in the group. Given how Ukraine have looked so far, take Belgium to record a straightforward win.

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