Bosnia and Herzegovina is set to host Ukraine at Bilino Polje for a UEFA EURO Qualifier showdown on Thursday at 19:45 GMT.
Key Highlights
Ukraine Looking to Make it into Euro 2024 with a Semi-Final Triumph
Ukraine has been a consistent presence in UEFA Euro competitions over the past decade, having qualified for the last three editions of the tournament and reaching the quarter-finals at Euro 2020.
They narrowly missed out on direct qualification to Euro 2024, finishing third in Group C behind Italy on goal difference after a goalless draw with Italy.
Ukraine will aim to secure a victory in the semi-final qualifier against Bosnia and Herzegovina to advance to the final against either Israel or Iceland.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Looking to Upset Euro Mainstays Ukraine
Bosnia-Herzegovina had a disappointing performance in the Euro 2024 qualifying group stage, failing to secure automatic qualification with only three wins in ten matches in Group J.
Manager Savo Milosevic will prepare his team for a challenging encounter against Ukraine.
Ranked 71st by FIFA, Bosnia-Herzegovina will aim to turn things around after a string of defeats in 2023 and start 2024 on a positive note.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Bosnia and Herzegovina have faced Ukraine twice since 2021, with Ukraine winning one match and the other ending in a draw. Predictions favor a Ukraine victory in their upcoming clash on Thursday.
Injury Report
Amir Hadziahmetovic and Adrian Leon Barisic are sidelined for Bosnia-Herzegovina’s match against Ukraine, while Renato Gojkovic is suspended. Bosnia-Herzegovina’s defense will need to step up after conceding eight goals in their last nine matches.
Ukraine will be without Taras Stepanenko due to injury, but the rest of the team is available for the match against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Prediction
Ukraine is expected to win and secure a spot in the UEFA EURO playoff semi-final against Iceland or Israel.
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