Ukraine vs Italy: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Only one will play UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany next year

This is a do-or-die encounter from Group C of the UEFA EURO qualifiers. Ukraine are set to play as host in the BayArena stadium in Leverkusen, Germany. After playing 7 games of the qualifying games, Serhiy Rebrov managed to keep Ukraine in the possibility of still making the final tournament. Their only obstacle however is Italy's national football team.

The Italians have also collected the same number of points on the table which is 13. England winning 2-0 over Malta means they will finish top of Group C after having already qualified in the October international break. Italy can go through even with a draw as they have a better goal difference than Ukraine. The home side however will need nothing but a win to make it in time for the next year's final tournament.

Kick-Off:

Monday, 20 November 2023 at 7:45 PM UK

Tuesday, 21 November 2023 at 1:15 AM IST

Location: BayArena

Form

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

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

Players to Watch

Mykhaylo Mudryk (Ukraine)

The weight on the shoulders of Chelsea FC's $108 million January signing should be quite high in this game against Italy. Mykhaylo Mudryk plays in the left attacking midfielder position in Ukraine's 4-2-3-1 setup. In the 5 qualifying games where Mudryk was given minutes on the pitch, the player has one goal and 3 assists.

Federico Chiesa (Italy)

Before going into the North Macedonia showdown, the Italians knew it would be a tough job. So it was. After going 3-0 in front, Macedonia were back at it to make 3-2 with 15 minutes left on the clock. The final scoreline though was 5-2 in favour of Italy. Federico Chiesa scored a brace of goals by halftime and the Juventus FC forward will be one of the key players.

Match Facts

• In the last 9 games where Ukraine have played as hosts in all competitions, they are undefeated
• Italy will be looking to do the double after having won 2-1 at home back on 13 September
• Even a draw will earn Luciano Spalletti's men a spot in the EURO 2024 final tournament next year

Injury & Team News

Ukraine will be playing as hosts in Germany's BayArena due to security concerns back home. Head Coach Serhiy Rebrov will be pleased with the two wins in qualifiers in the October break. Now a do-or-die November tie against Italy will determine the final outcome. They will be free to play anyone as the squad is without any injury or suspension concerns.

Not the same thing we can say about Luciano Spalletti's men. Seven players are sidelined to participate in this one. It includes the likes of Rafael Toloi, Moise Kean and Davide Calabria all out with muscle injuries. Napoli's goalkeeper Alex Meret is healing from a calf injury. But that shouldn't be a problem with Gianluigi Donnarumma in between the posts.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 4

Ukraine wins – 0

Italy wins – 3

Draws – 1

Predicted Lineup

Ukraine predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Trubin (GK); Koravayev, Zabarnyi, Matviyenko, Mykolenko; Sydorchuk, Zinchenko; Vanat, Sudakov, Mudryk; Dovbyk

Italy predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Donnarumma (GK); Darmian, Gatti, Acerbi, Dimarco; Barella, Jorginho, Bonaventura; Berardi, Raspadori, Chiesa

Match Prediction for Ukraine vs Italy

The situation is Ukraine team knows a win will give them a ticket to the final tournament of EURO 2024. On a positive touch, they are undefeated in 9 home games in all competitions which includes 1-1 draws with France and England. It will be a nerve-wracking game filled with emotions outright. Even a draw will keep the Italian dreams alive. But a 5-2 win last game means they will seek more than just that!

Prediction: Ukraine 1-2 Italy

Telecast for Ukraine vs Italy

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – Channel 4, S4C, Viaplay

US –  Fox Sports, fubo TV, TUDN

Nigeria – SuperSport

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