Slovakia and Ukraine lock horns on Friday evening at Düsseldorf Arena in a pivotal second group-stage match for both sides at UEFA Euro 2024. The game kicks off at 6:45 PM Nepal Time.
Slovakia entered the match with a surprise 1-0 victory over Belgium in their opening fixture, while Ukraine is reeling from a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Romania.
Match Details:
- Competition: UEFA Euro 2024
- Stage: Group E – Matchday 2
- Venue: Düsseldorf Arena, Dusseldorf, Germany
- Date: Friday, June 21, 2024
- Kick-off Time: 6:45 PM Nepal Time
| Date | Match | Nepal Time |
| June 21, 2024 | Slovakia vs Ukraine | 6:45 PM |
Tale of the Tape:
Slovakia come into the match with their tails high after a historic win against the highly-ranked Belgians. A goal by Ivan Schranz in the seventh minute secured all three points and a vital clean sheet for the Falcons.
Ukraine, meanwhile, will be desperate to bounce back from their opening-day defeat. Despite dominating possession against Romania, they lacked cutting edge in attack and conceded three goals.
Head-to-Head:
This will be the first time Slovakia and Ukraine meet in the European Championship, although they have faced off eight times previously in all competitions. The encounters have been tightly contested, with Slovakia holding a narrow 3-2 edge in wins, while three matches ended in draws.
Prediction:
Both teams have plenty to play for, with Slovakia looking to solidify their position at the top of the group and Ukraine needing a win to keep their qualification hopes alive. A close and tense encounter is expected, with a 1-1 draw a possible outcome.
