Ukraine eliminated from 'most interesting group' of Euro 2024

Lineup for Belgium - Ukraine match - Graphics: AN BINH

Lineup for Slovakia - Romania match - Graphics: AN BINH

For the first time in Euro history, four teams are tied on points heading into the final round of matches. They are Romania, Belgium, Slovakia and Ukraine in Group E.

Romania temporarily tops the group with a goal difference of 3-2, followed by Belgium (2-1), Slovakia (2-2) and Ukraine (2-4).

Ukraine is obviously at the biggest disadvantage as they are bottom of the group and will face Belgium in the decisive match. They will almost certainly be eliminated if they lose to Belgium. On the other hand, Belgium will also have difficulty advancing if they lose to Ukraine.

Belgium has the upper hand and is in a more relaxed mood in this match. It is understandable that bookmakers give Belgium a handicap of 3/4 (0.75) goals, and the over/under bet is 2 3/4 (2.75) goals.

Belgium will face some difficulties in this match as Lukebakio is definitely absent (suspended), and some other players such as Theate, Witsel, and Meunier are also slightly injured.

However, experts are still completely leaning towards Belgium in this match. Both Whoscored and Sportsmole predict Belgium will win 2-1. Meanwhile, Opta data shows that the rate of Belgium winning all 3 points is 51%, while the corresponding figure for Ukraine is only 25.4%.

On the other hand, according to Sportsmole data, the most likely scores are a 1-1 draw (11.5%), a 1-0 win for Belgium (11.2%), a 2-1 win for Belgium (9.7%) and a 2-0 win for Belgium (9.5%). The odds of a match having two goals or less are 48%.

Expert's choice: choose Belgium to win 3/4 goals, match will have under 3 goals.

Prediction: Belgium to win 2-0.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/ukraine-bi-loai-o-bang-dau-thu-vi-nhat-euro-2024-20240626190645285.htm