Slovakia and Ukraine are set to face each other in Group E of Euro 2024 on June 21, with the match kicking off at 15:00 Germany local time.
Match Intro: Slovakia’s national football team will meet Ukraine’s once again, six years after Slovakia’s convincing 4-1 victory in the Group Stage. Currently, Slovakia is enjoying a strong streak, having triumphed over Belgium, Wales, and San Marino, thus extending their unbeaten run to four matches. They have also demonstrated solid defensive capabilities, maintaining clean sheets in their last three consecutive outings.
On the other hand, Ukraine’s national football team is gearing up for this match following a recent defeat to Romania in Group E last Monday.
Slovakia Vs Ukraine Starting Lineup and Live Score Updates
We are currently updating team formations and line-ups for Slovakia versus Ukraine in real time. The starting line-ups for both teams are yet to be announced.
Slovakia Possible Starting Lineup
Here’s a look at the expected starting players for Slovakia:
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- Martin Dubravka
- David Hancko
- Milan Skriniar
- Denis Vavro
- Peter Pekarik
- Ondrej Duda
- Stanislav Lobotka
- Juraj Kucka
- Lukas Haraslin
- Robert Bozenik
- Ivan Schranz
Ukraine Possible Starting Lineup
And here are the expected starting players for Ukraine:
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- Andriy Lunin
- Oleksandr Zinchenko
- Mykola Matvienko
- Ilya Zabarnyi
- Yukhym Konoplia
- Mykola Shaparenko
- Taras Stepanenko
- Mykhailo Mudryk
- Georgiy Sudakov
- Viktor Tsygankov
- Artem Dovbyk
Key Players Ahead of Slovakia Vs Ukraine
Ahead of the match between Slovakia and Ukraine, several key players from both teams are expected to play pivotal roles:
Key Players for Slovakia
- Martin Dubravka: The goalkeeper, known for his shot-stopping abilities, is crucial in maintaining Slovakia’s defensive solidity.
- Milan Skriniar: A commanding presence in defense, Skriniar’s leadership and tackling prowess are vital for Slovakia’s backline.
- Juraj Kucka: An experienced midfielder who provides stability in the center of the pitch with his passing range and defensive contributions.
- Robert Bozenik: A dynamic forward who has shown his ability to score crucial goals, providing Slovakia with attacking threat.
Key Players for Ukraine
- Andriy Lunin: Ukraine’s goalkeeper, known for his agility and reflexes, plays a crucial role in keeping opposition attacks at bay.
- Mykola Matvienko: A versatile defender who can play centrally or on the left, providing defensive solidity and contributing to build-up play.
- Mykola Shaparenko: A creative midfielder with excellent vision and passing ability, pivotal in Ukraine’s midfield control and chance creation.
- Artem Dovbyk: A forward known for his aerial prowess and finishing ability, providing Ukraine with a goal-scoring threat inside the box.
These players will be instrumental in determining the outcome of the match, with Slovakia aiming to extend their winning streak and Ukraine seeking to bounce back from recent setbacks.
Head-to-head Analysis: Slovakia Vs Ukraine
Slovakia and Ukraine have faced each other 5 times since September 2014. Slovakia have won twice, 1 match ended in a draw, while Ukraine have also won twice. The most recent match between them occurred on November 16, 2018, during the Group Stage of UEFA Nations League B, where Slovakia won 4-1. Slovakia have scored a total of 6 goals in these encounters, while Ukraine have scored 4. Overall, Slovakia and Ukraine have nearly identical head-to-head records in their recent history.
Date | Competition | Home | Score | Away |
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Nov 16, 2018 | UEFA Nations League | Slovakia | 4 – 1 | Ukraine |
Sep 9, 2018 | UEFA Nations League | Ukraine | 1 – 0 | Slovakia |
Nov 10, 2017 | Friendly | Ukraine | 2 – 1 | Slovakia |
Sep 8, 2015 | Euro Qualification | Slovakia | 0 – 0 | Ukraine |
Sep 8, 2014 | Euro Qualification | Ukraine | 0 – 1 | Slovakia |
Current Season Statistics
Team | Matches Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Goals per Match (Scored) | Goals per Match (Conceded) |
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Slovakia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 | 0.00 |
Ukraine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
Recent Form Analysis: Slovakia Vs Ukraine
Slovakia is currently on a winning streak, having secured victories against Belgium, Wales, and San Marino in their last 3 matches. Meanwhile, Ukraine suffered a defeat against Romania in their recent outing. Over their last 20 matches, Slovakia has won 11 times, lost 4 times, and drawn 5 times, while Ukraine has won 8 matches, lost 4 matches, and drawn 8 matches.
Slovakia’s Recent Matches
- Won 4 times:
- 0-1 against Belgium on June 17
- 4-0 against Wales on June 9
- 4-0 against San Marino on June 5
- 1-2 against Bosnia and Herzegovina on November 19
- Lost once:
- 0-2 against Austria on March 23
- Drew once:
- 1-1 against Norway on March 26
Ukraine’s Recent Matches
- Won 3 times:
- 0-4 against Moldova on June 11
- 2-1 against Iceland on March 26
- 1-2 against Bosnia and Herzegovina on March 21
- Lost twice:
- 3-0 against Romania on June 17
- 3-1 against Poland on June 7
- Drew once:
- 0-0 against Germany on June 3
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