Ukraine vs. Sweden Playoff: Prediction, Start Time, and Viewing Details
The UEFA single-leg semifinal between Ukraine and Sweden takes place in Valencia, Spain. The match is scheduled for Thursday, March 26.
Match overview
Ukraine will nominally host this game at Estadio Ciutat de València. The team plays at a neutral venue because of the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Teams and form
Ukraine
Ukraine sits 28th in FIFA rankings. Serhiy Rebrov leads the side after a second-place finish in Group D.
The team won three of five qualifying matches. Ukraine beat Iceland twice and also defeated Azerbaijan to reach the playoffs.
Midfielders Ruslan Malinovskyi and Georgiy Sudakov provide creative control. Their presence gives Ukraine a clear tactical edge.
Sweden
Sweden is ranked 42nd and reached the playoffs via the Nations League. They failed to win a qualifying game, going 0W-2D-4L.
Sweden scored only four goals in six qualifiers. Graham Potter took charge in October and faces selection problems.
Alexander Isak is unavailable, and Dejan Kulusevski is also absent. Viktor Gyökeres and Anthony Elanga supply the main attacking threats.
Stakes
The winner advances to face the Poland vs Albania victor. That match decides the final World Cup berth from this playoff path.
Prediction and context
For quick reference, consult Ukraine vs. Sweden Playoff: Prediction, Start Time, and Viewing Details below. Sweden’s poor qualifying form complicates their task.
With Isak and Kulusevski absent, Sweden may struggle to break down Ukraine. Expect a tight contest decided by small margins.
Prediction: Ukraine 2, Sweden 1. Latest betting lines are available via OddsWire for those seeking odds and markets.
Start time and viewing details
Key broadcast and timing information follows.
- When: Thursday, March 26.
- Where: Estadio Ciutat de València, Valencia, Spain.
- Kick-off: 3:45 p.m. ET.
- Channel/streaming: ViX, with coverage available on Prime Video in some regions.
Filmogaz.com will offer further match analysis and updates. Expect pre-match lineups and live commentary closer to kick-off.
