Ukraine vs Spain betting tips: Nations League preview, predictions & odds
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Ukraine vs Spain betting tips
This article covers Ukraine vs Spain betting tips and predictions.
Also included is a thorough Ukraine vs Spain betting preview.
Note: All odds mentioned in this article are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
Ukraine vs Spain: Match details
Match: Ukraine vs Spain
Competition: UEFA Nations League
Date: October 13, 2020
Kick-off time: 7:45 pm, October 13, 2020 (UK time)
Stadium: Olimpiysky National Sports Complex
ELCHE, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 11: Marco Asensio of Spain celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Nations League A Group four match between Spain and Croatia at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on September 11, 2018 in Elche, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)
Betting prediction: Ukraine 1-3 Spain
Spain will be looking to maintain their strong start to the Nations League campaign having taken seven points from a possible nine.
Luis Enrique’s side held Germany to a 1-1 draw before defeating both Switzerland and Ukraine.
Ukraine are sat third in League A Group 4 having picked up just three points in a 2-1 win over Switzerland.
The last time both these sides met, Spain emphatically defeated Andriy Shevchenko’s side 4-0.
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Ukraine vs Spain – recent form and head to head statistics
w Ukraine vs Spain - 1:0 l Ukraine vs Germany - 1:2 l France vs Ukraine - 7:1 l Spain vs Ukraine - 4:0 w Ukraine vs Switzerland - 2:1 | Latest match form, last 5 games: | l Ukraine vs Spain - 1:0 w Spain vs Switzerland - 1:0 d Portugal vs Spain - 0:0 w Spain vs Ukraine - 4:0 d Germany vs Spain - 1:1 |
| October 13, 2020 | UEFA Nations League 20/21 | Ukraine | 1 - 0 | Spain |
| October 10, 2020 | UEFA Nations League 20/21 | Ukraine | 1 - 2 | Germany |
| October 7, 2020 | Int. Friendly Games 2020 | France | 7 - 1 | Ukraine |
| September 6, 2020 | UEFA Nations League 20/21 | Spain | 4 - 0 | Ukraine |
| September 3, 2020 | UEFA Nations League 20/21 | Ukraine | 2 - 1 | Switzerland |
| October 13, 2020 | UEFA Nations League 20/21 | Ukraine | 1 - 0 | Spain |
| October 10, 2020 | UEFA Nations League 20/21 | Spain | 1 - 0 | Switzerland |
| October 7, 2020 | Int. Friendly Games 2020 | Portugal | 0 - 0 | Spain |
| September 6, 2020 | UEFA Nations League 20/21 | Spain | 4 - 0 | Ukraine |
| September 3, 2020 | UEFA Nations League 20/21 | Germany | 1 - 1 | Spain |
| Ukraine | Spain | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Matches played | 4 |
| 2 | Matches won | 2 |
| 29 | Goal attempts | 63 |
| 12 | Shots on goal | 25 |
| 14 | Shots off goal | 26 |
| 7 | Corner kicks | 30 |
| 33% | Average ball possession | 64% |
| 3 | Shots blocked | 12 |
| 4 | Cards given | 2 |
| 64 | Free kicks | 52 |
| 7 | Offsides | 5 |
| 4 | Goals by foot | 5 |
| 4 | Goals scored | 6 |
| 7 | Goals conceded | 2 |
| 0 | Goals by head | 1 |
| Ukraine | Spain | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Matches | 7 |
| 3 | Home Matches | 4 |
| 4 | Away Matches | 3 |
| 4 | Total Goals | 14 |
| 0.57 | Average Goals Scored | 2 |
| 1 | Wins | 5 |
| 5 | Losses | 1 |
| 1 | Draws | 1 |
| October 13, 2020 | UEFA Nations League 20/21 | Ukraine | 1 - 0 | Spain |
| September 6, 2020 | UEFA Nations League 20/21 | Spain | 4 - 0 | Ukraine |
| October 12, 2015 | European Ch.ship QF 2016 | Ukraine | 0 - 1 | Spain |
| March 27, 2015 | European Ch.ship QF 2016 | Spain | 1 - 0 | Ukraine |
| June 14, 2006 | World Cup 2006 | Spain | 4 - 0 | Ukraine |
Ukraine vs Spain: Recommended bets
Ansu Fati to score. The 17-year-old has just been named La Liga Player of the Month following his incredible start to the season.
Fati has netted three goals in three league games for Barcelona and scored on his just his second appearance for the national team against Ukraine.
BARCELONA, SPAIN – OCTOBER 04: Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at Camp Nou on October 04, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Ukraine vs Spain: Match preview
Ukraine have had a very tough international break this time around losing to both France and Germany.
On Wednesday, Shevchenko saw his side dismantled by France who won 7-1.
Over the weekend, they then lost to Germany 2-1 in their third Nations League fixture.
The defeat leaves them third with three points, two behind Germany in League A Group 4.
Ukraine’s last meeting with Spain back in September saw them lose 4-0.
Ansu Fati firing
17-year-old Ansu Fati netted his first goal for the Spanish national team in the 4-0 win.
Fati looks set to become a serious star of the future for Spain after being named La Liga Player of the Month for September.
He netted three goals and produced one assist in his first three games of the season.
On Saturday, Fati featured in Spain’s 1-0 win over Switzerland to keep them top of their Nation League group.
Spain lead Germany by three points having taken seven points from a possible nine.
BARCELONA, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 14: Anssumane Fati of Barcelona celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Liga match between FC Barcelona and Valencia CF at Camp Nou on September 14, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
Ukraine team news vs Spain
Ukraine are without two key members in Yevhen Konoplyanka and Oleksandr Zinchenko.
Konoplyanka is out with a muscular injury, whilst Zinchenko has just recovered from an injury.
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 24: Oleksandr Zinchenko of Manchester City runs with the ball under pressure from Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea during the Carabao Cup Final between Chelsea and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on February 24, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
Spain team news vs Ukraine
Enrique could make a number of changes from the side that defeated Switzerland on Saturday.
Sergio Reguilon and Sergi Roberto at full-back, whilst Rordi could return to the midfield.
Spain could also shake up their attack with Rodrigo and Adama Traore coming into the line-up.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 04: Sergio Reguilon of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on October 04, 2020 in Manchester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)
Predicted Ukraine line-up vs Spain
Predicted Ukraine line-up vs Spain
Predicted Spain line-up vs Ukraine
Predicted Spain line-up vs Ukraine
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