Football prediction Romania vs Ukraine – Group E EURO 2024: Don't be too strong

Romania and Ukraine will begin their EURO 2024 campaigns at Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena, at 8pm today, June 17.

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton said: Romania had a good qualifying campaign, topping their group unbeaten. They conceded just five goals in 10 games. They will be keen to continue this tightness in Germany, as well as against Ukraine .

Will Ukraine enjoy this kind of joy in the opening match of EURO 2024?

Along with Slovakia, both Romania and Ukraine are aiming for the second spot in Group E, after Belgium.

Romania vs Ukraine is a difficult match to predict, it will probably end in a draw. Prediction Romania 1-1 Ukraine .

Sportskeeda points out: Romania have gone on a winless streak in 2024, drawing three of their four friendlies.

Romania also failed to score in two 'warming' friendlies (against Bulgaria and Liechtenstein) earlier this month before entering EURO 2024.

Ukraine had 3 preparation matches, including a 0-0 draw with Germany, then a 1-3 loss to Poland and a 4-0 win over Moldova in the final 'test' to boost morale for EURO 2024.

In terms of head-to-head record, Romania and Ukraine are on par with each other, having 3 wins in 6 meetings.

“ Considering Romania’s recent struggles and Ukraine’s advantage in squad quality, the Yellow-Green team is likely to have an easy win over their opponents .” Prediction by Sportskeeda experts: Romania 1-3 Ukraine .

Sportmole's assessment: Romania were unbeaten in qualifying but a lack of attacking firepower could see their dismal performance at EURO continue. Prediction Romania 0-1 Ukraine .

Expected lineup:

Romania : Nita; Ratiu, Dragusin, Burca, Bancu; M. Marin, R. Marin; Man, Stanciu, Mihaila; Dragus

Ukraine : Lunin; Konoplya, Zabarnyi, Matviyenko, Zinchenko; Shaparenko, Stepanenko, Sudakov; Tsygankov, Dovbyk, Mudryk