Netherlands vs Ukraine on June 18, 2025 prediction: Match preview, betting odds and tips
Game Prediction
In the third round of the Euro U-21, on June 18, 2025, the youth national teams of the Netherlands and Ukraine will face each other. A win will guarantee either side a place in the playoffs, but the nominal visitors could be satisfied with a draw.
Our Prediction for Netherlands vs Ukraine
The Dutch have had no problems with their opponents so far, who included Sweden—who did not impress—as well as Georgia, North Macedonia, Moldova, and Gibraltar. They won all ten matches— the only such result among all participants. In 2023, Ukraine reached the semifinals of the previous tournament. This time, it is a rather different group of players, but last year they still managed to collect 24 points in qualification. As a result, the team finished second, conceding the top spot to England. However, they were the best of the teams finishing second in their group, earning a direct spot at the Euros as a reward.
At the championship, Ruijziger’s charges (the former well-known defender who spent a significant time at Barcelona) started with a match against Finland. In Košice, there was a shock as they conceded twice in the middle of the first half. But after the break, they managed to equalize, scoring the 2-2 goal in the 93rd minute. After that, on Sunday against Denmark, they took the lead thanks to an own goal but eventually lost due to Osula’s brace.
The nominal visitors opened their campaign with a match against Denmark. They led twice but ultimately lost 2-3. In the second round, they faced Finland, shuffled the lineup, and finally secured a solid 2-0 win.
Netherlands vs Ukraine: Key Statistics and Trends
- The Netherlands have not won two games in a row
- The Dutch have scored against all opponents since June 2023
- Ukraine has won just two of their last nine matches
Netherlands vs Ukraine: Probable Starting Lineups
Netherlands (probable lineup): Ruufs – Meijer, Hato, Flamingo, Rensch – Taylor, Maatsen, Regeer – van Bommel, Ohayo, Manuf
Ukraine (probable lineup): Neshcheret – Vivcharenko, Mikhavko, Batagov, Kozyk – Yarmolyuk, Rubchynskyi, Ocheretko – Veletin, Bragaru, Vanat
Previous Meetings Netherlands vs Ukraine:
In 2006 and 2012, the teams exchanged victories. Then there were two draws, and only in 2018 did the Dutch jump ahead, crushing their opponent 3-0 at home.
Free Prediction for Netherlands vs Ukraine
The Dutch are considered favorites but have greatly disappointed at the tournament. We recommend betting on Ukraine with a “+1.5 goals” handicap (odds – 1.62).
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