As Moldova prepares to face Ukraine in a friendly match on Tuesday, fans are eagerly anticipating the outcome.
This match serves as a crucial preparation for Ukraine ahead of their Euro 2024 campaign, while Moldova aims to continue their positive run of form.
Team Form
Moldova's Recent Form
Moldova has shown significant improvement in recent months. Despite failing to qualify for a major tournament, the Tricolours collected 10 points in the Euro 2024 qualifiers, finishing fourth in Group E.
In their recent friendlies, Moldova has remained unbeaten. They drew 1-1 with North Macedonia, secured a 4-0 victory over the Cayman Islands, and defeated Cyprus 3-2 after a thrilling comeback.
Ukraine's Recent Form
Ukraine is gearing up for their third consecutive European Championship. They clinched their spot at Euro 2024 by overcoming Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iceland in the playoffs.
However, their recent form has been mixed. A goalless draw against Germany was followed by a 3-1 defeat to Poland, marking their first loss since September 2023.
Team News
Moldova's Lineup
Moldova's goalkeeper Dorian Railean is expected to start after sitting out the last two matches.
Coach Serghei Clescenco may make additional changes to his squad, with Victor Mudrac and Oleg Reabciuk likely to feature in the starting lineup.
Expected Starting XI: Railean; Craciun, Mudrac, Posmac; Reabciuk, Baboglo, Rata, Cojocari; Ionita, Motpan, Nicolaescu
Ukraine's Lineup
For Ukraine, Andriy Lunin is anticipated to start in goal after a successful season with Real Madrid.
Coach Serhiy Rebrov may rotate his squad, with players like Ilya Zabarnyi, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Mykhaylo Mudryk, and Viktor Tsygankov expected to start.
Rebrov faces a decision between strikers Artem Dovbyk and Roman Yaremchuk.
Expected Starting XI: Lunin; Konoplya; Zabarnyi, Matviienko, Mykolenko; Malinovsky, Brazhko; Tsygankov, Sudakov, Mudryk; Yaremchuk
Prediction
Moldova has built momentum with their recent performances, but Ukraine’s higher quality and competitive edge as they prepare for Euro 2024 should give them the upper hand.
We predict a 2-0 victory for Ukraine.
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