Ukraine VS Germany Match Prediction

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Ukraine
VS
Germany

Our Prediction Tip

Germany will win this match.

Germany are unbeaten in their last six matches against Ukraine, most recently winning 2-0 in a Euro 2016 match. Neither of their goalscorers from that game – Shkodran Mustafi and Bastian Schweinsteiger – are still involved.

Ukraine vs Germany Betting Tips

Germany might have failed to hold leads in drawing their first two games in this group and their last three matches in total but they are still favourites for this one.
The first two games in this group – including conceding a last-gasp equaliser against Spain – will have been more concerning that the draw with Turkey last time out.

That game was an experimental side without several star players who will all return for this fixture.
In fact, Germany are at relatively full strength considering the unstable nature of global football at the moment – something Ukraine have, by contrast, been hit hard by.

It has left Ukraine severely short in goal and suffering key absences all over the pitch and the 7-1 defeat to France last time out reflects that.
Germany would have been favourites for this game anyway, but that is especially the case now.

Ukraine vs Germany Recommended bets with odds

Germany are big odds-on favourites to beat depleted Ukraine and they can only be backed at 6/25 to win with 888sport.

Germany have conceded in their last three matches, however, and both teams to score is a best price of 6/5 with Bet365, Betway and 10Bet.

Over 2.5 goals will return 4/7 with Bet365and 888sport, while over 3.5 goals is worth 6/4 with Bet365, Betway and 888sport.

Timo Werner is 22/25 with 888sport to score at any time, while prolific Serge Gnabry can be backed at 49/50 with 888sport.

Ukraine vs Germany Prediction

Germany need a win but they have the firepower to punish depleted Ukraine in the same manner France did too.

Correct score prediction: Ukraine 0-4 Germany

Ukraine Team News

After two heavy defeats there could be a defensive overhaul for this game, though Ukraine are limited on goalkeeping options after Andriy Pyatov, Andriy Lunin and Yuriy Pankiv all had to withdraw ahead of the Spain game on medical grounds. Taras Stepanenko is also sidelined for the same reasons, and Ukraine have been hit by multiple withdrawals too – Yevhen Konoplyanka and Oleksandr Zinchenko are among the most notable.

Ukraine Key Players

Andriy Yarmolenko – Scored in the opening game of this year’s UEFA Nations League and remains one of the key attacking players in this team.
Ruslan Malinkovskyi – Another of the more creative midfield players who will be key with Ukraine so short of other attacking options.
Heorhiy Buschan – With Ukraine hit by medical withdrawals, the 26-year-old endured a debut to forget against France. He will hope for better this time out.

Ukraine Team Form

Ukraine started their UEFA Nations League campaign by beating Switzerland, with Andriy Yarmolenko and Oleksandr Zinchenko on target in a 2-1 win. They lost 4-0 to Spain in their second game, however, before enduring a punishing 7-1 defeat to France next up. Viktor Tsygankov scored Ukraine’s solitary goal.

Ukraine Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line up: 4-3-3

Germany Team News

After missing the friendly with Turkey, Germany’s big guns are all back in the squad and set to play in this fixture. That includes Timo Werner, Serge Gnabry, Toni Kroos, Josh Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Niklas Sule, Marcel Halstenberg and Manuel Neuer. Ilkay Gundogan is absent, however, having only just returned to training with Manchester City. Former City team-mate Leroy Sane has also not travelled.

Germany Key Players

Timo Werner – Off the mark at club level and, having already netted in this tournament, will be keen to add to his 12 goals from 31 caps so far.
Serge Gnabry – The Bayern winger has been key in attack at club level and, with 13 goals in 13 games for Germany too, this is a big chance to add to that record.
Toni Kroos – One of the experienced players to avoid the cull of some high-profile former squad members, he remains a key playmaking presence.

Germany Team Form

Germany have drawn their last three matches, despite taking the lead five times in total across those games. In the UEFA Nations League, Timo Werner scored the opener in a 1-1 draw with Spain and Ilkay Gundogan netted in the draw with Switzerland. Julian Draxler, Florian Neuhaus and Luca Waldschmidt gave Germany the lead three times against Turkey, but it ended in a 3-3 draw.

Germany Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line up: 3-4-3

After two draws so far, failing to hold a lead both times - and then failing three times in their latest friendly to hold a lead - Germany are in need of a win. They come up against a Ukraine team who were thrashed by Spain last month, however, and this is a good chance to restore normal order.
Germany have lost just one of their last 15 matches in all competitions.