Iraq vs Ukraine prediction and betting tips on July 24, 2024
Game Prediction
On July 24, 2024, in the first round of the group stage of the Olympic football tournament, a match will take place between the U-23 teams of Iraq and Ukraine. Ruslan Rotan’s squad will strive to start their debut tournament with a victory.
Iraq vs Ukraine: Key Statistics and Trends
- Iraq has won four out of seven matches.
- Ukraine is unbeaten in six consecutive matches.
Iraq – the shape of the team and its analysis:
The "Lions of Babylon" were among the last to find out they were heading to the Olympics. They qualified through their performances in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup. After starting with a defeat to Thailand, the team rallied, winning twice in the group stage, and then advancing to the playoffs against Vietnam. They faced the eventual champions, Japan, and after losing, they went to the third-place match, narrowly winning 1-0 against Indonesia.
Before the Olympics, the team played against Egypt in France. They even responded to Adel’s first goal, but he scored again.
Ukraine – the shape of the team and its analysis:
The "Yellow-Blues" are debuting at the Olympics. They secured their spot with a successful U-21 Euro campaign last year, not only advancing from the group but also knocking out France in the quarterfinals. However, they were later defeated by Spain, with whom they drew 2-2 in the group stage, losing 1-5 in the semifinals.
Rotan's team has been actively preparing for the games. They participated in and won the Toulon Tournament. They also played against Egypt and Paraguay in France before the Olympics. However, many clubs did not release their players. This includes Chelsea with Mudryk and Brentford with Yarmoluk, as well as many UPL teams.
Iraq: Team News
Gaseem, Haitham, and Abdul-Mujbas are injured.
Ukraine: Team News
Bondarenko, who could have been the captain, is injured.
Iraq vs Ukraine: 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: Iraq vs Ukraine
This is the first encounter between the teams.
Free prediction today for the match: Iraq vs Ukraine
Despite preparation issues, the Ukrainians are stronger and should confirm this with a victory (odds – 1.7).