Preview: Ukraine vs Sweden Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
The previous outing between these clubs ended in favour of the Synio-Zhovti.
The Ukraine national football team are now going to take on the Sweden national football team in what is going to be their semi-final fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup European qualifiers Play-Offs. This is going to be an entertaining outing, taking place at the Estadi Ciutat de València.
The Synio-Zhovti have performed decently in their last few matches, and they still have a chance to lock a spot to compete on the biggest stage of them all. Their performances during the group stage of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers were not good enough. The Ukraine national football team will be looking to come up with a strong fight here.
The Blågult are on a poor run of form at the moment and are likely to struggle in their upcoming contest as well. They will be away from home, keeping them under pressure from the start. The Sweden national football team need to work on their strategy and put in all their efforts here.
Kick-off:
- Location: Manises, Spain
- Stadium: Estadi Ciutat de València
- Date: Friday, March 27
- Kick-off Time: 01:15 AM IST (Thursday, Mar 26; 07:45 PM GMT/ 02:45 PM ET/ 11:45 AM PT)
- Referee: TBA
- VAR: In use
Form:
Ukraine: D-W-W-L-W
Sweden: L-L-L-L-D
Players to Watch
Oleksiy Hutsulyak (Ukraine)
Oleksiy Hutsulyak is going to be one of the main men in the squad for the Ukraine national football team. From controlling the midfield to scoring goals, the 28-year-old is going to cause continuous problems for the opponent’s defence. He is good at creating plays and has scored three goals in the World Cup qualifying.
Viktor Gyokeres (Sweden)
The Arsenal star will be looking to step up his game so that he can get his side back to winning ways. Even though he is yet to score a goal in the ongoing World Cup qualifiers, Viktor Gyokeres is still going to be an important asset for the Sweden national football team in the attacking front.
Match Facts
- Ukraine have won three of their last five games.
- Sweden are winless in their last five outings.
- The Synio-Zhovti are on a two-match winning run against the Blågult.
Ukraine vs Sweden: Betting Tips and Odds
- Ukraine to win @2/1 bet365
- Roman Yaremchuk to score @16/5 Virgin Bet
- Goals under 3.5 @2/7 BOYLE Sports
Injury and Team News
Ukraine will be ready with all their players ready and fit to be in action.
Mattias Svanberg and Carl Starfelt are likely to miss out for Sweden due to their fitness issues.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 5
Ukraine won: 4
Sweden won: 1
Draws: 0
Predicted Lineups
Ukraine predicted lineup (4-5-1)
Trubin (GK); Konoplya, Zabarnyi, Svatok, Mykolenko; Tsyhankov, Mainovskyi, Kalyuzhnyi, Hutsulyak, Sudakov; Yaremchuk
Sweden predicted lineup (4-4-2)
Tornqvist (GK); Lagerbielke, Lindelof, Hien, Svensson; Lundgren, Zeneli, Karlstrom, Gudmundsson; Elanga, Gyokeres
Match Prediction
Neither of these teams can afford to lose here. The Ukraine national football team are likely to come out on top to secure a win against the Sweden national football team in their upcoming FIFA World Cup European qualifiers clash.
Prediction: Ukraine 2-1 Sweden
Telecast Details
India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV
UK: Prime Video UK
USA: Disney+, Fox Sports, Fubo TV, ViX
When and where is Ukraine vs Sweden FIFA World Cup qualifier?
Thursday, March 26, 2025, at the Estadi Ciutat de València in Manises, Spain. Kick-Off is scheduled at 07:45 p.m. GMT.
Where and how to watch FIFA World Cup European qualifiers in India?
Fans can tune into Sony LIV and Sony Sports Network TV channels to watch the game live.
Where and how to watch FIFA World Cup European qualifiers in UK?
The match can be viewed live on Prime Video in the United Kingdom.
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