29th May 2012 | Euro 2012
Ukraine Euro 2012 Odds
Hosts typically over-perform at these tournaments and recent results suggest that trend could continue.
Ukraine
FIFA Ranking: 50
Qualified automatically as co-hosts.
Recent Friendlies: W5 D1 L2
Average goals scored: 2.4
Average goals conceded: 1.6
Summary:
Ukraine’s form guide needs to be taken with a pinch of salt given the lack of competitive matches, but it looks pretty impressive regardless. After a humbling 4-0 defeat to the Czech Republic last September, the co-hosts have gone unbeaten in six, winning five times. The one draw, 3-3 with Germany, suggests that Oleg Blokhin’s side will be a tough nut to crack on home soil.
Prediction:
Ukraine have scored 17 goals in their last six matches at an average of 2.8 per game. Shevchenko will get much of the attention but Andriy Yarmolenko is 13 years younger and may be the striker to leave his mark. Ukraine are value at 13/5 (WilliamHill) to score over 4 goals in the group stages.
Odds correct at time of publishing: 17:42 29th May, 2012 but subject to change
