England - Ukraine: prediction and bet on the match 1/4 final of Euro 2020 - 07/03/2021

England will play against Ukraine in the quarterfinals of the Euro 2020 tournament. Who would have thought that the Ukrainians would be in 1/4 after such a group stage.

I continue to focus on the fact that Ukraine got a place in the playoffs by chance and luck, since Sweden defeated Poland in the last minutes.

According to yesterday's game between Ukraine and Sweden, the Ukrainians naturally looked very good in the first half, but in the second half they fell a little. Two goals were really in play.

There is absolutely no pressure on the players of the Ukrainian national team, getting into the quarterfinals of such a tournament is a significant achievement. Tactically, Shevchenko focused on midfield, released Zinchenko to a position where he really feels comfortable, believed in Shakhtar's experienced defensive players: Stepanenko, Matvienko, Kryvtsov.

As much as Vitaliy Mikolenko's play is not pleasant, but he still falls short of this level. Separately, I would also like to note Karavaev, so many advances along the flanks and a very significant contribution from him was with Sweden. He plays very confidently and stably at this tournament.

Regarding the match between Ukraine and Sweden, the Ukrainians were 55% higher in ball possession by 45%, shots on target 4: 3, fouls 7:11. The Swedes were stronger in corners 6: 2.

Ukraine's results at Euro 2020

- Lost 2: 3 against the Netherlands
- Defeated 2: 1 at North Macedonia
- Lost 0: 1 in Austria
- Defeated 2: 1 in Sweden (1: 1 regular time)

In England - a very stuffy team, trying to score in the first half and, in case of luck, dries up the game, keeping the score.

To be honest, in yesterday's match, I absolutely did not believe in England and Germany, but they are surprising and even with such a game they manage to win. On shots on target, England won 4: 3, on possession of the ball lost 45% - 55%, fouls 11: 9 for the British and 3: 3 in corners. It is worth noting that England played at home at Wembley and the support of the fans clearly influenced the outcome of the fight with Germany.

England results at Euro 2020

- Defeated 1: 0 in Croatia
- Drawn 0: 0 with Scotland
- Won 1: 0 in the Czech Republic
- Defeated 2: 0 in Germany

Match prediction: England vs Ukraine at Euro 2020

England did not concede a single goal for the entire tournament, Ukraine is playing very unstable, but this can be attributed to pressure, because a tournament of this magnitude is the first for many players of the Ukrainian national team. They have clearly jumped over their heads, made it to the quarterfinals and even losing 0:10 against England, the fans' love for the squad and their confidence will not change.

I am still convinced that Sweden lost to Ukraine purely due to age, although the Swedes have experienced players, but at 30+ years running for 120 minutes is strong. The Swedes could even win this match, there were 2 bars each at the gates of Sweden and Ukraine, and the Swedes also hit the crossbar once.

As far as I am convinced that there is no regularity in football, in the quarterfinals for one of the teams - coefficient 8.4, the draw was estimated at 4.5, and the victory of England 1.47.

Of certain outcomes: victory for England; both will score (no) - 1.555; Total 2.5M - 1.85. Personally, I will charge 2: 0 or 3: 0 in favor of England, I am sure that Ukraine will not score in the quarterfinals, but it will look good in the first half. I saw all 4 matches of the Ukrainian national team and they always sag in the second half, they have a very mediocre physical shape, I don't see who can score against Ukraine when they will play 5 midfielders again. It is unlikely that Shevchenko with England will come up with something new, probably all the same players as with Sweden will come out and will again be 5 in midfield. Sterling, in principle, can be stopped, but with Kane and in general, on the "second floor", the team sometimes has problems.

Forecast: England will easily beat Ukraine in the Euro 2020 quarterfinals - coefficient 1.47; with a risk of 2: 0 - ratio 5.5