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| Ukraine vs France | Friday, September 5, 2025, 02:45 PM EDT |
| Ukraine odds | +660 |
| France odds | -257 |
| Draw | +350 |
| Both teams to score | Yes +112, No -137 |
Ukraine vs France Preview and Team News
Ukraine Team News
Ukraine will kick off their quest to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on September 5. Serhiy Rebrov’s men played two friendlies in June, winning 2-1 over New Zealand and losing 2-4 to Canada.
They now face much more powerful opponents, but Ukraine remain one of the most organised squads in Europe. While not playing on home soil remains a key disadvantage for the Blue and Yellow, their determination is still unmatchable.
The Ukrainians enter the meeting with no significant absences. We expect the head coach to come up with a strong lineup, with Oleksandr Zinchenko likely in the spotlight. The recent Nottingham Forest arrival should be the one to lead his team to success.
Ukraine predicted lineup vs France (4-3-3): Trubin; Mykolenko, Zabarnyi, Matviyenko, Konoplya; Zinchenko, Shaparenko, Sudakov; Yaremchuk, Dovbyk, Vanat.
France Team News
It will be the last dance for the manager Didier Deschamps, who aims to redeem another World Cup trophy with France. Les Bleus are placed in a group with Iceland, Azerbaijan, and Ukraine, so a first-place finish looks very likely for them.
The French were unable to advance to the final at the Nations League playoffs. They fell to Spain before beating Germany 2-0 in the third-place match.
Rayan Cherki was ruled out due to an injury, and Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike replaced him. Other than that, France are set to field a full-strength squad.
France predicted lineup vs Ukraine (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Kounde, Upamecano, Konate, Gusto; Rabiot, Tchouameni; Dembele, Barcola, Olise; Mbappe.
Ukraine vs France Main Match Info
- Date and Kickoff Time: Friday, September 5, 2025, 02:45 PM EDT
- Stadium: Tarczyński Arena
- Location: Wrocław, Poland
- Last match: Ukraine 1-1 France (September 4, 2021)
Ukraine vs France Prediction, Odds
- Pick: France to Win
- Odds: -257 (Tonybet)
- Correct score prediction: Ukraine 1-2 France
France are considered the clear favourites. It may be an opening game of Group D, but the visitors should be fully prepared to dominate and claim three points.
Looking at the head-to-head record, the teams have met 12 times. The French have won six, the Ukrainians just once, with the other five ending in draws. The stats suggest that Les Bleus are one of the most inconvenient opponents for the Blue and Yellow.
We expect France to effectively thwart Ukraine’s attacks in the upcoming clash and deliver another powerful performance.
Ukraine vs France Betting Tip
- Pick: Over 2.5 Goals
- Odds: -121 (Tonybet)
France have a relatively easy schedule, with Iceland up next. Most likely, the guests won’t spare any effort and will aim for action after being left without a trophy at the Nations League.
Ukraine’s last five contests have ended with at least three goals. The French, meanwhile, have struggled to keep a clean sheet, and the hosts will try to exploit the frailties in their defence.
With Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise both in form, they should produce fireworks in the offence and delight us with goals.
Ukraine vs France: Where to Watch (Canada)
- Fox Sports 2
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