Preview: Denmark vs Ukraine prediction, odds, where to watch, time | International Friendly
Both teams failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Nature Energy Park in Odense, Denmark, gears up to host the international friendly fixture between Euro 2021 semi-finalists Denmark and Ukraine after both teams failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
After qualifying for the last two editions of the FIFA World Cup, the Danish Dynamite failed to advance to the FIFA World Cup 2026. It was only by the slimmest of margins after Czechia got the better of them in penalties. They are coming after a draw over DR Congo in the last game.
They are led by Brian Riemer, who has previously been at the helm of top clubs like Brentford and Anderlecht. They have too many exciting young talents who regularly play in Europe. It will be crucial for the Danish Dynamites to bounce back quickly after a recent setback.
The last time Ukraine qualified for the FIFA World Cup was back in 2006 in Germany. There they went on to reach the quarterfinals after beating Switzerland in the Round of 16. They finished second behind France in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier group and had to take the tougher path.
But Sweden thrashed them 3-1 to destroy their World Cup hopes. They are led by Andrea Maldera, who has previously led Marseille and Brighton & Hove Albion before taking over as Ukraine’s coach. They are coming after a win over Poland in the last friendly fixture.
Kick-off:
- Location: Odense, Denmark,
- Stadium: Nature Energy Park
- Date: Sunday, June 7
- Kick-off time: 10:00 p.m. IST
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: In use
Players to Watch
Rasmus Hojlund (Denmark)
A loan move from Old Trafford to Naples massively changed Hojlund’s footballing trajectory. He is coming after an excellent season with Antonio Conte’s Napoli. He had an extraordinary 22 goal contributions in 44 games for Napoli.
Following his brilliant spell in Naples, Napoli officially signed striker Rasmus Hojlund permanently from Manchester United for a fee of 44 million Euros.
Hailing from an athletic football family, Hojlund was one of the leading goal scorers in Euro 2024 qualifiers for Denmark. He even scored a hat-trick against Finland.
Vitaliy Mykolenko (Ukraine)
The Ukrainian poster boy who once dominated the Ukrainian top flight and won the Ukrainian Premier League and two Ukrainian Cups for Dynamo Kyiv. This was before he made a high-profile switch to the English Premier League after making a move to Everton back in 2021.
Since then, he has been one of the most reliable full-backs for Everton. He has stuck with the club through thick and thin. He is coming after a decent season with the Toffees.
Mykolenko rarely gets beaten on the outside. He is one of the most tactically sound fullbacks in modern football. He calculates his overlapping runs and never leaves any gaps behind.
Match Facts
- These two sides last met in 2005 when Ukraine defeated Denmark.
- The last time these two sides met in Denmark, the game ended in a 1-1 draw.
- Both teams have failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Denmark vs Ukraine: Betting Tips and Odds
- Denmark to win the match – 8/11 with bet365
- Both teams not to score – 16/19 with bet365
- Denmark 2-0 Ukraine – 13/2 with bet365
Injury and Team News
Denmark will be without the services of Gustav Isaksen and Morten Hjulmand, who are not fully fit for the game.
Ukraine have no injury concerns for the next game.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 03
Denmark won: 01
Ukraine won: 01
Matches drawn: 01
Predicted Lineups
Denmark predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Jörgensen (GK); Kristensen, Christensen, Provstgaard, Mæhle; Jensen, Højbjerg, Eriksen; Daghim, Højlund, Dorgu
Ukraine predicted lineup (3-4-3)
Trubin (GK); Mykolenko, Matviyenko, Sarapiy, Romanchuk; Nazaryna, Ocheretko; Tsigankov, Sudakov, Yarmolenko; Yaremchuk.
Match Prediction
We expect Denmark to win this game comfortably. Their squad looks deadly on paper. With Hojlund and Dorgu upfront, we can expect goals easily from the Danish Dynamites.
Prediction: Denmark 2-0 Ukraine
Telecast Details
Globally: UEFA .tv
UK: ITV and BBC
Nigeria: StarTimes
North America: Primer Video, Fubo
When and where is the Denmark vs Ukraine match?
The venue is Nature Energy Park in Odense, Denmark. It will be played on Sunday, June 7, at 10:00 p.m. IST.
Where and how to watch Denmark vs Ukraine in the USA?
FOX Sports 2 can be used to watch the fixture live.
Did Denmark qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026?
No, they did not qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026
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