While some sides have already finished their UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying campaign, the remaining nations play their final game on either Monday or Tuesday night as the qualifying stage comes to a close.
With just one game remaining, the final result can determine whether this gruelling qualifying stage that started all the way back in March 2023 has been a success or a failure. This is the case for both Italy and Ukraine, who face up against each other in their final Group C game with the final result determining who will finish in second place and guarantee their place in next summer’s tournament.
Ukraine vs Italy
Monday 20 November, 20:45
BayArena
Thanks to a 5-2 victory over North Macedonia in their most recent game, Italy come into this match currently in second place. With their superior head-to-head record over Ukraine, due to beating Ukraine 2-1 in the reverse fixture back in September, Italy will keep second position with a draw or a win in the final game.
However, even if Italy are unable to finish in the top two then they are assured another chance at qualifying through the UEFA Euro 2024 play-offs thanks to their 2022/23 UEFA Nations League performances.
Ukraine come into the game currently sitting in third place, and the Blue and Yellows know that they must win against Italy if they are to finish in second place and qualify for Euro 2024. This will be a tough task for Ukraine though as they have never recorded a victory over Italy in their history, including losing five of their last six against the Azzurri.
While Italy are guaranteed a spot in the UEFA Euro 2024 play-offs, the same can not be said for Ukraine. Despite this, the Blue and Yellows are in a good spot for a play-off position through UEFA Nations League B.
Bet9ja Tips
We firmly expect this game to go right down to the final minutes as both teams fight to qualify for the upcoming tournament, but we believe Italy’s overall quality will shine through and get them the win. You can get odds of Italy to win at 1.70 with Bet9ja. In a tight game, a 1-0 away win correct score at 6.70 could be worth backing.
Giacomo Raspadori led the line for Italy in their previous outing against North Macedonia and we expect him to start once again for the Azzurri in this one. With four goals in his last six games in all competitions, we believe Raspadori could well get on the score sheet once again. You can get odds of Raspadori to score anytime at 3.25 with Bet9ja.
Bet9ja Odds (at time of writing): Ukraine win: 5.10, Draw: 3.85, Italy win: 1.68
Booking Codes: 5QY3P55, 5QY3QJL, 5QY3RFG
