Romania vs Ukraine Predictions, Odds, Tips | Euro 2024

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17th June 2024, Munich, 15:00 GMT

Romania qualified impressively for Euro 2024, avoiding defeat in their ten Group I matches and finishing five points clear of Switzerland. 

Conversely, Ukraine finished third in qualification Group C, eventually defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iceland in the playoffs to book their place in Germany. However, according to FIFA, Serhiy Rebrov’s men are currently ranked as the 22nd-best team in the world, some 24 places ahead of Romania.

As a result, the pre-game Euro 2024 betting odds make Ukraine narrow favourites to defeat their Group E opponents in Munich. But who are likely to be the key players here, and what are the most insightful betting tips?

Group E: Belgium, Ukraine, Romania, Slovakia.

Romania v Ukraine Betting Tips

If you intend to bet on the Group E clash between Romania and Ukraine, here are some expert betting insights to help you identify the best value markets:

  • Not only did Romania keep six clean sheets during qualifying, but Ukraine’s eight Group C matches yielded just 19 goals at a rate of 2.37 per 90 minutes. So, get on under 2.5 goals being scored for 3/5*. 
  • This match will likely be tight, and despite their current FIFA rankings, there’s little between the two teams. Neither side wants to lose their opening match in Group E, so consider backing the draw at a current price of 85/40*.
  • You could also engage in combination correct score betting here. Parimatch offers odds of 2/1* on the match ending in either a 0-0 or 1-1 draw, which makes sense given each team’s defensive strengths and lack of a proven goalscorer.

Once you’ve selected your preferred markets, it’s essential to set a bankroll within your means. You can then use our Safer Gambling Portal to manage this effectively by leveraging tools such as deposit limits and reality checks.

This Fixture in History

Following independence from the Soviet Union, Ukraine played their first match on April 29th, 1992, losing 3-1 to Hungary at the Avanhard Stadium in Uzhhorod.

Since achieving independence, Ukraine and Romania have met six times, sharing three wins in international friendlies and at the Cyprus International Tournament. The Euro 2024 clash in Munich will be their first-ever competitive meeting.

Romania’s Man to Watch: Radu Drăgușin

Romania conceded just five goals and kept six clean sheets during Euro 2024 qualifying, with Spurs’ dominant 22-year-old centre-back Radu Drăgușin playing each Group I match. He averaged 1.11 tackles per match and recovered 61 balls across these games, cementing his status as Romania’s most influential defender despite having won just 15 caps.

Drăgușin was also voted Romanian Footballer of the Year in 2023, beating the national team captain Nicolae Stanciu.

Ukraine’s Man to Watch: Oleksandr Zinchenko

Arsenal fullback Oleksandr Zinchenko is Ukraine’s third captain and one of their most technically proficient players. He can also operate as an orthodox or inverted fullback, while Ukrainian coach Serhiy Rebrov regularly deploys him as a left winger.

This highlights his passing and dribbling ability, while his tally of nine international goals in 60 appearances also suggests that he has an eye for goal. Zinchenko was crowned Ukrainian Footballer of the Year as recently as 2019.

How to Bet at Parimatch

Parimatch offers plenty of betting markets ahead of the clash between Romania and Ukraine. To bet on these markets and register for an account with Parimatch, click the ‘Sign Up’ button in the top right-hand corner of the screen and enter your details.

Football Betting Markets

Our Euro 2024 football odds range includes several props and outright markets. Here’s a selection of the most popular wager types: 

  • Euro 2024 Player of the Tournament: You can also bet on the identity of the Euro 2024 Player of the Tournament. Players like Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe and İlkay Gündoğan are among the favourites in this market, especially as their teams are expected to go deep into the tournament.
  • Group Betting: Group betting enables you to wager on the various outcomes in each of the six round-robin groups at Euro 2024. These include markets such as the group winner and who will qualify in second place.
  • Nation Betting Markets: At Parimatch, you can access several betting markets pertaining to each individual nation (including Romania and Ukraine). These include the country’s stage of elimination in Euro 2024 and its top scorer during the tournament.

 

FAQs

What’s Romania’s Best Performance at the Euros?

2024 will see Romania compete at the European Championship for the sixth time. Their best performance at the finals came in 2000 when the team eliminated England and reached the last eight.

Have Ukraine Ever Won the Euros?

Ukraine have never won the European Championship, although they’ve only competed in three previous tournaments as an independent nation and reached the quarter-finals in 2020. However, they did win the tournament in 1960 when they were a part of the Soviet Union.

* Odds are correct at the time of writing and subject to change.