Northern Ireland U19 vs Ukraine U19 Prediction 14.07.2024

• Competition: EURO U19
• Date: 14.07.2024
• Kickoff: 19:00 UK/20:00 CEST
• Venue: Inver Park (Larne)

The duel between Northern Ireland and Ukraine will be opener for national teams under the age of 19 European championship. This competition is held in Northern Ireland from July 15 to 28

Northern Ireland, similar to the A selection, did not have too much success in the younger categories. For the previous EURO U19, they were eliminated in the group stage of the qualification with all 3 defeats in the group. Their only advantage in this tournament is their home field, but they had a couple of solid results in test matches, such as a draw against Slovakia. What is the hallmark of this national team in all categories is a strong physical game and superiority in the air

Ukraine was brilliant in qualifying for this tournament. They won all 3 matches in the group. Apart from the fact that they won all 3 matches, they did not concede a single goal, and in the direct duel for the 1st place they overcame Switzerland 3-0. In this team, there are a lot of young players who play in some strong European clubs, but also home to strong teams, especially Dynamo Kyiv. Ukraine will be one of the black horses of this tournament.

Northern Ireland vs Ukraine pick: UKRAINE TO WIN

Northern Ireland will have a significant motive to show what they know in front of their fans. However, it is clear that, in addition to Norway, Italy and Ukraine, they are underdogs in this group and that it will take a miracle for them to find themselves in one of the first two positions. Ukraine has ambitions to go to the semi-finals and maybe even to the final and take the title, so they will be directed towards that goal, and Northern Ireland should not be a big problem. We expect a routine victory for Ukraine in this match of the 1st round of EURO U19