Tournament: Summer Olympics
Venue: Groupama Stadium (Lyon)
Game Time: July 24, 2024, 13:00
In the first round of the group stage of the Olympic football tournament, the U-23 teams of Iraq and Ukraine will clash on July 24, 2024. Ukraine, under the guidance of Ruslan Rotan, will strive to kick off their debut Olympic campaign with a victory.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Iraq:
- Won 4 out of their last 7 matches.
- Ukraine:
- Unbeaten in their last 6 matches.
Team Analysis
Iraq: The "Lions of Babylon" earned their Olympic spot through their performance in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup. Despite starting with a defeat to Thailand, they bounced back with two group-stage victories and advanced to the playoffs by defeating Vietnam. They ultimately secured their Olympic place by narrowly defeating Indonesia in the third-place match. Recently, they played a preparatory match against Egypt, showcasing resilience but eventually losing.
Ukraine: The "Yellow-Blues" are making their Olympic debut, having secured their spot through a strong U-21 Euro campaign. They not only advanced from the group stage but also knocked out France in the quarterfinals. Despite losing to Spain in the semifinals, their overall performance was commendable. Ukraine has been actively preparing, winning the Toulon Tournament and playing additional friendlies. However, they face a challenge as many clubs did not release their players, including key talents like Mudryk and Yarmoluk.
Team News
Iraq:
- Gaseem, Haitham, and Abdul-Mujbas are injured.
Ukraine:
- Bondarenko, who could have been the captain, is injured.
Possible Starting Lineups
Iraq (possible lineup):
- Al-Rikabi - Natik, Tahsin, Mankinze, Saad, Al-Imam - Jasim, Bayesh, Abdul-Amir, Hassan, Mohammed - Hussein
Ukraine (possible lineup):
- Fesyun - Krupsky, Taloverov, Martyniuk, Batagov - Sygney, Hlan, Mykhailenko, Rubchynsky, Bragaru - Sikan
Head to Head Matches
This is the first encounter between the two teams.
Free Prediction for the Match: Iraq vs Ukraine
Despite some preparation issues and missing key players, Ukraine's overall quality and depth make them the stronger team in this matchup. We predict that Ukraine will secure a victory in this game.
Prediction: Ukraine to win (odds – 1.7).
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