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Belgium Vs Ukraine Preview

Tournament: UEFA Nations League

Date: Sunday, March 23

Kick-off time: 19:45 GMT

Venue: Cegeka Arena

Belgium tussles Ukraine in the second leg of the UEFA Nations League top-tier qualification match at the Cegeka Arena on Monday.

Belgium marks a new era under Rudi Garcia who has been appointed to take the Red Devils to the top again. However, things didn't go according to his place as his side was outclassed by Ukraine who came from behind to secure a 3-1 victory. To make things worse for them, they conceded these three goals within 12 minutes which highlights the poor defensive display they put on. Rudi Garcia will have to work his magic to change the outcome of the match to remain in the top tier of the Nations League. Their next matches will begin in June as they start their World Cup Qualifiers against the likes of North Macedonia, Wales, Liechtenstein, and Kazakhstan.

Ukraine on the other hand showed their character and belief to come from behind to seal a historic win over the Red Devils. Sergiy Rebrov's side finished second in the Group 1 of the second tier behind Czechia. As a result, they secured their place in the qualification match which if they win against Belgium over a two-leg tie will see them secure a place in the top tier. They will also begin their World Cup qualifiers in June where they will be facing the likes of Croatia or France, Iceland, and Azerbaijan having been drawn in Group G.

Belgium Team News

Belgium is likely to make some changes here. Tribaut Courtois who made his comeback to the international scene will start at goal and Wout Faes might come here to replace Koni De Winter at the centerback after the youngster endured a torrid time in the first leg. Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku again will be given the responsibility to turn the around with their magical play.

Ukraine Team News

Ukraine are not expected to make any changes here considering the performance they put in the first leg. As usual, Roman Yaremchuk will start upfront with the towering forward will be crucial to help with his hold-up to soak up the pressure, and will be joined on the flanks by youngsters Georgiy Sudakov and Viktor Tsigankov of Girona.

Belgium Vs Ukraine Predicted Lineups

Belgium predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Courtois

Defenders: Castagne, Faes, Debast, De Cuyper

Midfielders: Tielemans, Vanekan

Attackers: Saelemaekers, De Bruyne, Trossard; Lukaku

Ukraine predicted lineup (4-1-4-1):

Goalkeeper: Lunin

Defenders: Yarmolyuk, Zabarnyi, Matviyenko, Mykolenko

Midfielders: Kaliuzhnyi

Attackers: Tsigankov, Zinchenko, Shaparenko, Sudakov; Yaremchuk

Belgium Vs Ukraine H2H Record

Belgium and Ukraine have faced each other on two previous occasions where Ukraine got the better of them registering one win and one draw. Their most recent encounter ended in a 3-1 humiliation to Belgium.

Key players to watch in Belgium Vs Ukraine

Romelu Lukaku (Belgium)

Romelu Lukaku has been one of the reliable players for the Red Devils over the years with the veteran forward smashing over 121 appearances for them scoring an impressive 86 goals. Against Ukraine in the first leg, he opened the scoring with a well-taken goal only to see his defense put a poor display at the end which resulted in the loss. Lukaku is arguably Belgium's best striker who is physically strong and fast but only needs to step up in the big matches.

Illia Zabarnyi (Ukraine)

Illia Zabarnyi is one of the exciting center-backs around Europe who is catching the eye of top clubs with his performances. The towering Ukrainian is already tormenting the Premier League with his performances for Bournemouth with his eye-catching displays at the back. He also netted the crucial third goal in the first leg which helped them take a commanding lead with a brilliant finish at the far post after being found by a weeping cross from Oleksandr Zinchenko. Zabarnyi already has 40 caps to his name and has a marvelous career of him going forward.

Belgium Vs Ukraine Prediction

Belgium were outclassed in the first leg by them as they came from behind to secure all three vital points. Rudi Garcia's debut match as coach might have given him plenty to think about as his side conceded three goals within 12 minutes. However, there is a lot of play and we believe the experience and quality they have in the squad, they can easily turn around the tie with home support on their side.

Predicted Score: Belgium 3-1 Ukraine

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