The Ukraine vs. Croatia match will be played on Monday, October 9, at the NSK Olympic Stadium, Kyiv. This is the last round match of World Cup qualification Europe group I. Croatia is currently second on the table with 17 points, while Ukraine is third on the table, also with 17 points at the moment.

STATS

• Croatia won only two out of their last five matches in the group. They are in a series of two games without a victory.
• Ukraine won three and lost two out of their last five matches in the group. In their last three games, one team failed to score a goal.

HEAD TO HEAD

These teams met eight times so far. Croatia recorded four victories, Ukraine won only one match, while three games ended in a draw. In the first game played in this group, Croatia celebrated a 1:0 victory at home.

Head to head matches: Ukraine - Croatia

24.03.2017

Worl

Croatia

Ukraine

1:0

UKRAINE NEWS

Ukraine is in a similar situation as Croatia - they also need a victory in the upcoming game. They are playing at home, and if we take a look at Croatian form, Ukraine is maybe a slight favorite to win the next match.

Latest matches: Ukraine

06.10.2017	Worl	Kosovo	Ukraine	0:2	W
05.09.2017	Worl	Iceland	Ukraine	2:0	L
02.09.2017	Worl	Ukraine	Turkey	2:0	W
11.06.2017	Worl	Finland	Ukraine	1:2	W
06.06.2017	Int.	Ukraine	Malta	0:1	L

CROATIA NEWS

Croatia lost the first place in the group to Iceland after they suffered a defeat in Turkey and recorded only a draw at home against Finland. That resulted in sacking coach Ante Cacic before the final match in the group against Ukraine, which is the move we don't see often. Croatia must defeat Ukraine in the upcoming game, and that will probably be enough only for the second place in the group since Iceland will play against outsiders Kosovo at home in their final game. If they record a draw, Croatia will stay in front of Ukraine, but with 18 points there is a high possibility that they would be the worst second placed team, and therefore miss the additional qualifications.

Latest matches: Croatia

06.10.2017	Worl	Croatia	Finland	1:1	D
05.09.2017	Worl	Turkey	Croatia	1:0	L
02.09.2017	Worl	Croatia	Kosovo	1:0	W
11.06.2017	Worl	Iceland	Croatia	1:0	L
27.05.2017	Int.	Mexico	Croatia	1:2	W

SUMMING UP!

It is tough to predict the outcome of the upcoming game. The winner will take all, Croatia is a better team, but Ukraine is currently in a better form.