Having both never won an U21 UEFA European Championship before, Ukraine and Denmark are underdogs in the tournament in Slovakia, but both have the chance to get off to a great start when they face off on Thursday evening. Finland and the Netherlands join them in Group D, with the latter favourites to progress to the knockout stage as group winners.
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Ukraine U21 vs Denmark U21 prediction: Could they cancel each other out?
Key stats
- Ukraine's shock 1-0 win against one of the pre-tournament favourites Spain last time out was their first in five games over all competitions.
- Denmark are winless in four matches across all competitions.
- The previous three H2Hs have produced one win each and a draw.
Correct score prediction: Ukraine U21 2-2 Denmark U21
In previous H2Hs, both teams have been fairly free-scoring, so we should expect plenty of goals. Neither side are in particularly great form though heading into this one, so they could potentially cancel each other out.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Denmark slight favourites
- HOME: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The implied probabilities show that Denmark are slightly more favoured with bookmakers to collect all three points, just above a Ukraine win. A draw is marginally below that in terms of a favoured outcome.
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Most recent H2Hs: Mixed bag
As mentioned, the previous H2Hs have produced a mixed bag in terms of results. Ukraine and Denmark have earned one victory each with one stalemate, and all three matches saw both teams score.
U21 International 24/03/23
Ukraine U21
Denmark U21
European U21 Championship Qual 04/09/20
Denmark U21
Ukraine U21
European U21 Championship Qual 15/11/19
Ukraine U21
Denmark U21
U21 International 08/09/15
Ukraine U21
Denmark U21
Ukraine U21 preview: Full squad to choose from
Ukraine have their full squad to choose from, with no injury concerns. Bohdan Viunnyk is among the players that should earn a start.
Predicted lineup: Neshcheret (GK), Batahov, Vivcharenko, Salyuk, Roman, Braharu, Ocheretko, Brazhko, Viunnyk, Vanat & Rubchynskyi
U21 International 06/06/25
W
Spain U21
0
Ukraine U21
1
U21 International 25/03/25
L
Poland U21
3
Ukraine U21
2
U21 International 19/11/24
D
Italy U21
2
Ukraine U21
2
U21 International 15/11/24
D
Portugal U21
3
Ukraine U21
3
European U21 Championship Qual 15/10/24
L
Serbia U21
1
Ukraine U21
0
Denmark U21 preview: Also no fresh concerns
Like their opponents, Denmark also have a fully fit squad to pick from for their tournament opener. Mathias Kvistgaarden is expected to lead from the front for the Danes.
Predicted lineup: Jungdai (GK), Provstgaard, Gaaei, Hey, Kristensen, Fraulo, Chukwuani, Sorensen, Kvistgaarden, Kjerrumgaard & Bischoff
U21 International 24/03/25
D
Italy U21
1
Denmark U21
1
U21 International 20/03/25
D
Poland U21
3
Denmark U21
3
U21 International 19/11/24
L
Spain U21
2
Denmark U21
1
U21 International 15/11/24
L
Germany U21
3
Denmark U21
0
European U21 Championship Qual 15/10/24
W
Iceland U21
0
Denmark U21
2
Player to watch: Oliver Sorensen
Oliver Sorensen is a key player in the middle of the park for Denmark U21. As well as often finding the right pass, he also contributes plenty of goals and assists, including the opener in the Danes' last outing.
Sorensen will hope to continue his form at club level into the tournament, with four goal contributions in total in his last five club matches. Nonetheless, the number eight will hope to dictate play when Denmark meet Ukraine.