Anticipated Euro 2024 Encounter: Wagering Outlets Predict Romania versus Ukraine Showdown
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Betting Odds Suggest Ukraine May Win the First Match
Image Credits: Dana Balashova, UAF
Get ready for some nail-biting action, as Ukraine's first match in the championship is shaping up to be a thriller!
Gamblers are placing their bets, and the odds are looking good for Ukraine. Here's a rundown of the betting odds from three popular bookmakers:
- Favbet - Romania's win: 3.90, Ukraine's win: 2.06, Draw: 3.40
- GGBet - Romania's win: 4.35, Ukraine's win: 1.96, Draw: 3.47
- Vbet - Romania's win: 4.50, Ukraine's win: 1.92, Draw: 3.55
It's clear that the odds favor a Ukrainian victory, with a win probability of over 48.5% according to Favbet's odds, and 48.3% and 48.0% as per GGBet and Vbet, respectively.
But what about the chances of a draw? According to the betting odds, there's a 29.4% probability of a draw at Favbet, surpassing the 25.6% chance of Romania's win. GGBet and Vbet, on the other hand, set the draw odds slightly higher at 26.6% and 30.4%.
As for the rest of the tournament, Ukraine will face off against Slovakia (June 21) and Belgium (June 26). The top two teams from each group, along with the four best third-placed teams, will advance to the 1/8 finals.
Intriguingly, Ukraine isn't among the top 10 teams predicted by world bookmakers for this championship. However, it's essential to note that, as of April 21, 2025, Ukraine was ranked 25th globally according to the latest FIFA rankings[1]. Despite not being in the top 10, Ukraine demonstrated tenacity and consistency in the UEFA Nations League and other competitions, successfully qualifying for Euro 2024 through play-off matches[5].
As for the UEFA country rankings, Ukraine currently shares the 23rd position with a score of 6.800 points[4]. However, these rankings mainly consider national team performance outside of the ongoing championship.
- According to the betting odds, Ukraine may win their first match in the ongoing Champions League.
- GGBet offers odds of 1.96 for Ukraine to win their first match, indicating a strong possibility.
- In the European leagues, Ukraine is not among the top 10 teams predicted by bookmakers, but they have shown tenacity and consistency in competitions like the UEFA Nations League.
- bookmakers also provide odds for the matches against Slovakia and Belgium in the ongoing tournament, but the focus is currently on the first match against Romania.
- The top two teams from each group, along with the four best third-placed teams, will advance to the 1/8 finals, offering additional opportunities for Ukraine to excel in the ongoing championship.
