Ukraine vs Belgium Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Nations League

Ukraine vs Belgium Preview

• Tournament: UEFA Nations League
• Date: Thursday, Mar 20
• Kick-off Time: 07:45 pm GMT
• Venue: Estadio Nueva Condomina, Spain

Belgium's national football team will lock horns with the Ukraine national football team in the playoff clash of the Nations League at the Estadio Nueva Condomina. Belgium had a disappointing start to the Nations League campaign and will hope to avoid relegation.

Following their 2-1 over Albania in their latest fixture, Ukraine's national football team have the chance of earning promotion by defeating Belgium on Thursday night. They remain unbeaten in their last four games but have failed to keep a clean sheet in five of their last six matches.

Meanwhile, Belgium's national football team produced an underwhelming performance and have lost four of their last five games in League A Group 2. They finished third in the group standings and are expected to rediscover their lost form in order to avoid another major setback on the international stage. New manager Rudi Garcia will take charge of the team for the first time this week.

Ukraine national football team news

Defender Maksym Talovierov sustained a knee injury in the training camp and has returned to England. Mykhaylo Mudryk is currently serving a suspension after he tested positive for meldonium last year. Roma striker Artem Dovbyk is expected to lead the attack.

Belgium national football team news

Meanwhile, for Belgium, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is set to make his return to international football after almost two years. Other players such as Arthur Theate and Malick Fofana have been sidelined in this international break. Romelu Lukaku who considered quitting the international side will wear the armband on Thursday night.

Ukraine vs Belgium Predicted Lineups

Ukraine national football team predicted lineup: (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Trubin

Defenders: Konoplya, Zabarnyi, Matvienko, Mykolenko

Midfielders: Kalyuzhnyi, Zinchenko, Sudakov

Forwards: Tsygankov, Nazarenko; Dovbyk

Belgium national football team predicted lineup: (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Courtois

Defenders: Castagne, Faes, Debast, De Cuyper

Midfielders: De Bruyne, Tielemans, Vanaken

Forwards: Doku, Lukaku, Trossard

Ukraine vs Belgium Head-to-Head

The two sides have faced off only once in the past and the match ended in a draw.

Key Players to Watch out in Ukraine vs Belgium

Artem Dovbyk (Ukraine)

Ukraine striker Artem Dovbyk has showcased his striking prowess with Roma this season, bagging 15 goals in 38 appearances for the Italian side. The former Girona striker remains a crucial asset for the team and his goalscoring instincts could prove significant in the upcoming game.

Romelu Lukaku (Belgium)

The former Chelsea and Manchester United striker has been recalled to Belgium's 23-man squad after he decided to quit international football last year. Following Belgium’s turbulent European Championship campaign, Lukaku sat out during the September and October international break. On a club level, the 31-year-old has made 18 goal contributions for Napoli this season.

Ukraine vs Belgium Prediction

Ukraine's national football team have secured eight matches from their first six games in the Nations League and are now only two games away from returning to Group A. Ukraine finished second in Group 1 and remains unbeaten in their last four games in the competition. The hosts are playing on a neutral ground considering the circumstances of their own nation.

Belgium's national football team, meanwhile, are in danger of getting relegated to the Group B and are set to begin a new era under Rudi Garcia. The Red Devils have conceded the first goal in each of their last five games and managed just one win in their six group-stage matches. They are expected to rediscover their lost form in order to avoid relegation.

Predicted Score: Ukraine 1-1 Belgium

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