Both sides' last action was back in March, with the hosts securing a 3-1 friendly-win over Belgium, while the Blue and Yellow suffered a 2-0 defeat away to England in the UEFA Euro Qualifier.
Germany will host Ukraine in an international friendly at Weserstadion on Monday. Die Mannschaft are set to host the Euro 2024 and will use the upcoming friendlies to prepare for the continental tournament, while they will wait a learn who will pay visit to their homeland next year. Ukraine, on the other hand, are gearing up for a pair of qualifiers against North Macedonia and Malta later this month. Both sides’ last action was back in March, with the hosts suffering a 3-2 friendly-defeat against Belgium, while the Blue and Yellow were beaten 2-0 by England in the UEFA Euro Qualifier.
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Germany had yet another disastrous World Cup campaign, exiting in the group stage for the second consecutive time in Qatar, therefore will be desperate to do well in the 2024 European Championship in front of their own supporters. Despite the World Cup debacle, German Football Association has decided to continue with head coach Hansi Flick. As host nation, DFB-Team will not take part in the qualifying campaign rather will compete in a series of Exhibition matches to warm up for the tournament. Germany’s preparations began in ideal fashion with a comfortable 2-0 win over Peru on March 25, thanks to Niklas Fulkrug’s first-half brace. But, three days later, Flick’s men lost out to Belgium at Rhein Energy Stadion despite the fact that Fullkrug and Serge Gnabry found the back of the net . The result marked Germany’s first defeat in 13 friendly matches.
Ukraine, on the other hand, are aiming to qualify for their fourth consecutive European Championships. The Blue and Yellow are currently sitting at the third spot in Group C, yet two open their account after the first round match, having lost out to the Three Lions on March 25. First half efforts from Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka handed a straightforward victory to England at Wembley Stadium. Apart from England, Sergiy Rebrov’s men will compete against the likes of Italy, North Macedonia and Malta for a place in next years continental championship. Although Ukraine are unbeaten in their last five friendlies, they are winless against Germany in their previous eight encounters, most recently suffering 2-1 and 3-1 defeats in the Nations League.
Germany probable starting lineup: Ter Stegen, Ginter, Rudiger, Schlotterbeck, Henrichs, Kimmich, Goretzka, Raum, Sane, Musiala, Fullkrug
Ukraine probable starting lineup: Trubin, Konoplya, Svatok, Matvienko, Sobol, Sydorchuk, Stepanenko, Tsygankov, Malinovskyi, Mudryk, Dovbyk
Germany
Opponents | Score |
Belgium | 2-3 (L) |
Peru | 2-0 (W) |
Costa Rica | 2-4 (W) |
Spain | 1-1 (D) |
Japan | 1-2 (L) |
Ukraine
Opponents | Score |
England | 2-0 (L) |
Brentford 2 | 0-2 (W) |
Scotland | 0-0 (D) |
Armenia | 0-5 (W) |
Scotland | 3-0 (L) |
Last 5 match-results | Score |
Germany beat Ukraine | 3-1 |
Germany beat Ukraine | 1-2 |
Germany beat Ukraine | 2-0 |
Ukraine draw Germany | 3-3 |
Germany beat Ukraine | 4-1 |
The international friendly match between Germany and Ukraine will take place at Weserstadion on Monday at 9:30 pm IST.
Germany vs Ukraine | Key Details |
Date | June 12 |
Venue | Weserstadion |
Kickoff time in Germany | 5:00 pm |
Kickoff time in Ukraine | 7:00 pm |
Kickoff time in India | 9:30 pm |
Football fans in Germany can catch the live action via ZDF. Meanwhile, those in Ukraine can watch the match on MEGOGO Football 1.
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