Netherlands U21 vs Ukraine U21 Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Euro U21 2025

Jong Oranje are yet to win a match in the Euro U21 2025.

Netherlands U21 national football team are all set to lock horns with the Ukraine national under-21 football team in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2025 edition for a group stage contest. The interesting match between the two teams will be played at the Tatran Football Arena.

Jong Oranje will be coming in with pressure on their heads. The Netherlands national under-21 football team are in a must-win situation at the moment. They have not been able to win any of their matches in the UEFA Euro U21 2025 campaign. The Netherlands U21 now have the only chance to get through.

The Ukraine national under-21 football team might also struggle because of their inconsistent performance. Even though they are coming in after securing an easy win against Finland U21 in their last Euro U21 game, they lost their first group stage fixture against Denmark U21.

Kick-off:

• Location: Prešov, Slovakia
• Stadium: Tatran Football Arena
• Date: Wednesday, June 18
• Kick-off Time: 21:30 IST/ 16:00 GMT/ 12:00 ET/ 09:00 PT
• Referee: Vassilis Fotias
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Netherlands U21: D-W-W-D-L

Ukraine U21: D-L-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Luciano Valente (Netherlands U21)

Luciano Valente is going to play an important role in controlling the midfield and also helping his fellow teammates in the attacking front for the Netherlands national under-21 football team. He has two goal involvements in 2025 Euro U21. Valente knows how to create plays in the final third as well.

Maksym Braharu (Ukraine U21)

Maksym Braharu has scored two goals in two UEFA Euro U21 2025 fixtures for the Ukraine national under-21 football team. He has secured some decent ratings in his last two games and will be looking to step up as they take on Jong Oranje next. It is not going to be an easy fixture, but Bragaru might help his side get through.

Match Facts

• Netherlands U21 have not won any of their last two games.
• Ukraine U21 have won two of their last three matches.
• This will be the eighth time that the Netherlands U21 and Ukraine U21 are going to face each other.

Betting Tips and Odds

• Netherlands U21 to win
• Luciano Valente to win
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

All of the selected squad members for both the Netherlands U21 and Ukraine U21 are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 7

Netherlands U21 won: 3

Ukraine U21 won: 2

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Netherlands U21 predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Roefs (GK); Rensch, Flamingo, Hato, Maatsen; Valente, Salah-Eddine, Taylor; Poku, Ohio, Van Bommel

Ukraine U21 predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Neshcheret (GK); Kozik, Batahov, Mykhavko, Vivcharenko; Ocheretko, Brahko, Yarmoliuk; Braharu, Vanat, Veleten

Match Prediction

It is a must-win situation for both teams. Ukraine U21 might even progress with a draw, but Jong Oranje need a win. The Netherlands national under-21 football team is likely to defeat the Ukraine national under-21 football team in the upcoming UEFA Euro U21 2025 fixture.

Prediction: Netherlands U21 3-2 Ukraine U21

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

Slovakia: STVR Sport online

UK: Channel 4

USA: Disney+, ViX

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