Where can I watch Ukraine vs. Italy live on TV?
This game will not be televised in the USA. Those in the UK can tune in to Viaplay Sports 2. In Australia, Optus Sport has got fans covered with their coverage of this tie while RAI 1 will televise this Euro 2024 qualifier live in Italy. If you live elsewhere, please check our dedicated match page for further information on how to follow this game live on TV in your country.
Where can I stream Ukraine vs. Italy live?
Fans in the USA can stream this clash on fuboTV and ViX. Fans in the UK can streak this showdown on Viaplay UK while those in Canada need a DAZN subscription to watch this game live. Optus Sport, once again, has fans in Australia covered while those in Italy can stream their national team's game live on RaiPlay. If you live elsewhere, please check our dedicated match page for further information on how to stream this game live in your country.
Preview
Italy are preparing for their final and most decisive Euro 2024 qualifier. The continental giants take on Ukraine on Monday knowing that they are 90 minutes away from automatically qualifying for next year's European Championship. However, the home side are also in the run for qualification, meaning the winner of this highly-anticipated showdown will join group leaders England in the tournament.
While this game is being staged in Germany due to the war in their home country, Ukraine are the hosts and will need to put this to their advantage when the Italians arrive at the BayArena in Leverkusen.
The two nations are tied on 13 points after seven games but the Azzurri boast the advantage, which means Zinchenko and Co. must beat the four-time FIFA World Cup winners to secure automatic qualification.
Ukraine were unable to achieve this when the two nations faced off in September at San Siro. However, Serhiy Rebrov's side secured a positive result against England, albeit a 1-1 draw, and bounced back from a defeat against Italy by beating North Macedonia and Malta convincingly.
It should be noted that Sbirna could still qualify for Euro 2024 even if they lose to Italy as their UEFA Nations League performance could pave a pathway to the playoffs. However, this is not guaranteed and a victory over the Azzurri will secure them their fourth consecutive European Championship appearance.
Italy, on the other hand, are in the driving seat. While a win would be ideal, Spalletti's men do not need victory to qualify for next year's tournament. Their 2-1 victory over Ukraine roughly two months ago means they have the advantage and could go through with a draw.
Davide Frattesi scored both goals but the 3-1 loss at Wembley against England threatened to derail things for the four-time World Cup winners. The Italians bounced back by beating Macedonia 5-2 a few days ago and are on the cusp of securing qualification.
The Azzurri are the defending champions, having won the 2020 edition — which was held in 2021 due to COVID-19 — by beating England on penalties in the final. However, the European giants have struggled for the most part on the international stage.
After winning the FIFA World Cup in 2006, Italy crashed out in the group stage in 2010 and 2014 before failing to qualify altogether for the 2018 and 2022 editions. Were Jorginho and Co. to suffer defeat against the Ukrainians, they are likely to enter the playoffs due to their UEFA Nations League performance. However, after suffering heartbreak in the playoffs for the 2022 World Cup, the Azzurri will want to avoid a repeat.
Team news
Ukraine: Artem Dovbyk and Mykhaylo Mudryk are expected to lead the line, which is a huge boost. Meanwhile, Oleksandr Zinchenko, who typically plays as a left-back for Arsenal, will captain his national team from midfield.
Italy: Nicolo Barella and Jorginho will marshal the midfield while Federico Chiesa, who scored a brace against North Macedonia, should start in attack. Sandro Tonali has been suspended for 10 months due to illegal betting. However, Nicolo Zaniolo and Davide Frattesi are available for selection.
Key stats
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This will be the 10th showdown between these two nations.
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Ukraine are yet to beat Italy, losing seven times.
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In five out of their last six encounters, the Azzurri have scored two or more goals past the Ukrainians.
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The visitors have lost once in their last six games while Zinchenko and Co. have lost only once in their last seven.
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