Rep. Ireland vs Ukraine – The Republic of Ireland’s UEFA Nations League campaign couldn’t have got off to a much worse start, as they were crushed by FIFA’s 92nd placed team, Armenia.
In FIFA’s rankings, Ireland’s defeat in this match was their “easiest.” All eyes are now on Ukraine’s visit, the top team in the group. For the first time in international competition, these two teams will face one another.
Ireland’s 11-game losing streak in the European Under-21 League was extended to six games after a 1-0 loss to Armenia on the opening day of the competition.
Ireland has scored seven goals in their last four home internationals, including two against FIFA’s No. 2 rated side, Belgium, so perhaps the tide is turning.
Last time around, most non-Welsh people would have been pulling for war-torn Ukraine to seek solace in the shape of World Cup qualification with a win over Wales.
Rep. Ireland vs Ukraine – Betting Analysis
Ukraine, despite Oleksandr Zinchenko’s insistence that his team “leave all on the pitch” in the face of the grief and suffering occurring in his native country, was defeated 1-0.
In light of the heroics of each Ukrainian soldier, there are worries as to whether they will be able to replicate that effort in their UNL opening. Even though Ukraine’s last two international losses came in November 2020.
A return to winning ways might be the right tonic for the nation ahead of their campaign for an immediate return to League A. To pick themselves up after such disappointment would demonstrate amazing character and solidarity.
Andriy Yarmolenko of Ukraine and Callum Robinson of Ireland have both netted three goals in their past four international outings for their respective countries.
Rep. Ireland vs Ukraine – Head -to -Head
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