The Romania-Ukraine match in the UEFA 2024 European Championship will be officiated by Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg. The match will kick off at 15:00 on June 17th at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Nyberg is an experienced referee and often enforces strict penalties in European matches.
The weather in Munich on June 17, 2024, at 15:00 is expected to be around 25°C with partly cloudy skies and minimal chance of precipitation. These conditions are favorable for players as it won’t be too hot, and significant rain is not expected to affect the pitch and the flow of the game.
Statistical and Expert Analysis
Romania Romania performed well during the qualifiers, finishing unbeaten at the top of their group with six wins and four draws. Their defense was outstanding, conceding only five goals during the qualifiers. They have also been stable in recent friendly matches, although their 3-2 loss to Colombia shows that their attacking play can sometimes be vulnerable.
Ukraine Ukraine had a tougher path to the European Championship, qualifying through the playoffs. They finished behind England and Italy in the group stage but secured important victories against North Macedonia and Malta. Their attacking play is strong, particularly through Viktor Tsyhankov and Artem Dovbyk, who pose significant goal threats.
Team Lineups and Injuries Key players for Romania include Nicolae Stanciu, who orchestrates the midfield, and Denis Alibec and George Pușcaș, who play in the attacking line. Olimpiu Moruțan will be missing due to an ACL injury.
Ukraine will be without Vitaliy Mykolenko, so Oleksandr Zinchenko is expected to fill the left-back position. Attention should be paid to the attacking play of Mykhailo Mudryk and Viktor Tsyhankov, as well as Artem Dovbyk, who was the top scorer in La Liga last season.
Referee Statistics Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg has recently officiated several European matches and is known for strictly enforcing the rules, particularly in issuing yellow and red cards.
Betting Tips with Low and Medium Risk
Low Risk:
- Under 2.5 goals in the match – Low risk. Both teams have strong defenses, and their first match is likely to be more cautious.
- Ukraine win or draw (X2) – Low risk. Although Romania is in good form, Ukraine might cause an upset, especially through Dovbyk and Tsyhankov.
Medium Risk: 3. Romania scores less than 1.5 goals – Medium risk. Ukraine’s defense might be able to hold off the Romanian attackers.
Recommended Low-Risk Tips:
- Under 2.5 goals in the match – Low risk.
- Ukraine win or draw (X2) – Low risk.
Considering the players’ statistics and potential starting lineups, these tips are lower risk, supported by current forms, motivation, and weather conditions.