Romania vs Ukraine Euro 2024 Preview: Team News & Playing XI, H2H Record, Stats, Prediction

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Romania vs Ukraine Euro 2024, Group E: Romania and Ukraine go head-to-head at the Allianz Arena in the Euro 2024 Group E opener on Monday 17th June.

Romania topped their qualifying group in unbeaten fashion, edging out Switzerland, Israel, and Kosovo. This rejuvenation follows a challenging period after their last major tournament appearance at Euro 2016.

Led by Tottenham Hotspur defender Radu Dragusin, the Romanian squad is eager to make an impact on the European stage.

Ukraine secured their Euro 2024 spot through a play-off. Their squad boasts notable Premier League talents like Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk alongside Artem Dovbyk, La Liga's top goalscorer, and Andriy Lunin, the Real Madrid goalkeeper instrumental in their Spanish title win.

With these star players, Ukraine aim to go beyond their quarter-final finish three years ago.

Joining Romania and Ukraine in Group E are Slovakia and Belgium, making it a competitive group. Both teams will be looking to secure vital points in this opener to enhance their chances of progressing to the knockout stages.

Romania vs Ukraine Euro 2024 SchedulWhen will be the Romania vs Ukraine Euro 2024 Match?

The Romania vs Ukraine Euro 2024 Group E match will be played on Monday (June 17th). The game starts at 6:30 pm IST/ 2.30 pm GMT.

Where will be Romania vs Ukraine Euro 2024 Match Played?

The Romania vs Ukraine match will be played at Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.

Recent Form (Most Recent First)

Romania (in all competitions): D-D-L-D-W

Ukraine (in all competitions): W-L-D-W-W

Romania vs Ukraine H2H Record and Last Meeting

Overall Romania and Ukraine have faced off six times. Romania won the first three encounters between 2001 and 2003.

However, Ukraine have remained unbeaten in the last three fixtures, winning two and drawing one from 2010 to 2016. Their most recent clash saw Ukraine triumph 4-3 in a friendly at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino in May 2016.

Romania vs Ukraine Team News, Injury Update

Both squads are expected to be at full strength for this match. For Romania, Radu Dragusin is set to be a key player. Ukraine will rely on the talents of Oleksandr Zinchenko from Arsenal and Mykhailo Mudryk from Chelsea, among others.

Romania vs Ukraine Predicted Playing 11

Romania Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Moldovan; Ratiu, Dragusin, Burca, Bancu; M. Marin, R. Marin, Cicaldau; Stancu, Puscas, Man

Ukraine Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Lunin; Konoplya, Zabarnyi, Matviyenko, Mykolenko; Stepanenko, Sudakov, Zinchenko; Tsygankov, Yaremchuk, Mudryk