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- Competition: Friendly match
- Date: Sunday, 7th June 2026
- Kickoff: 17:30 UK / 18:30 CEST
- Venue: Odense Isstadion (Odense)
The two teams that will not participate in this year's World Cup, Denmark and Ukraine, will meet on Sunday in another interesting test. With no important game this summer, both sides are using friendlies as part of their preparations for this autumn's Nations League. Can Ukraine continue its good form and avoid defeat in Odense? Let's break down the match and find the best betting option.
Denmark vs Ukraine Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Denmark
1 : 1
Ukraine
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Denmark and Ukraine have met three times so far, with each side recording one win and the other match ending in a draw. Also, all three games have gone under 2.5 goals. However, we shouldn't forget that the previous meeting between Denmark and Ukraine was more than 20 years ago.
Denmark team overview
Only a few years ago, Denmark looked like one of the most stable European teams. They played in the EURO semifinals and participated regularly at major events. However, Denmark disappointed in World Cup qualifying and is now trying to get back on track. Brian Riemer's team didn't play well recently, winning only once in the last five matches. A few days ago, Denmark played 0-0 in a friendly against DR Congo. The teams were pretty even, and a draw was probably the most realistic outcome.
After a draw in the most recent outing, Denmark's head coach, Brian Riemer, was satisfied with the first half and the chances they created in that period. He also added that the second 45 minutes were too messy and that might be due to the many substitutions they made.
Denmark failed to beat DR Congo, which will add even more pressure on Brian Riemer. The Danes have struggled for consistency over the past year, and some pundits believe the head coach could lose his job after the match against Ukraine. However, the football association recently expressed confidence in Riemer and extended his contract until 2028.
Last matches of Denmark
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Congo DR
0 : 0
Denmark
Friendly International
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Czech Republic
3 : 1
Denmark
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Denmark
4 : 0
North Macedonia
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Scotland
4 : 2
Denmark
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Denmark
2 : 2
Belarus
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Denmark lineup
Goalkeeper
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16
Mads Hermansen
Defenders
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18
Alexander Bah
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6
Andreas Christensen
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2
Joachim Andersen
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5
Joakim Maehle
Midfielders
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7
Mathias Jensen
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23
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg
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12
Victor Froholdt
Forwards
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15
Jacob Trenskow
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11
William Osula
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17
Patrick Dorgu
Ukraine team overview
Although Ukraine are regular at the EUROs, they haven't played at the World Cup since 2006. Ukraine were close this time, but they lost in the playoffs and now turn their attention to other competitions. However, Ukraine played well recently with three wins in the last four matches. In the most recent outing, they won 2-0 in Wroclaw against Poland. The hosts had significantly more shots on the goal, but the guests' excellent efficiency was enough for a victory.
The game against Poland was a debut for the head coach Andrea Maldera. After a victory in his first match with Ukraine, he commented, "I think the hardest part is just beginning now because when you win, everyone's happy. But football can change everything in one second, turn everything upside down. Of course, we have to enjoy this victory. But we need to maintain balance. Today, of course, we were not perfect. In my opinion, we could play much better. The best thing was the character that our boys demonstrated."
Last matches of Ukraine
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Poland
0 : 2
Ukraine
Friendly International
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Ukraine
1 : 0
Albania
Friendly International
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Ukraine
1 : 3
Sweden
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Ukraine
2 : 0
Iceland
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France
4 : 0
Ukraine
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Ukraine lineup
Goalkeeper
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12
Anatoliy Trubin
Defenders
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4
Oleksandr Romanchuk
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2
Eduard Sarapiy
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22
Mykola Matvienko
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16
Vitaliy Mykolenko
Midfielders
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18
Oleg Ocheretko
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15
Viktor Tsygankov
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14
Yegor Nazaryna
Forwards
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7
Andriy Yarmolenko
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9
Roman Yaremchuk
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17
Georgiy Sudakov
Prediction
Denmark didn't play well recently, with only one victory in the last five matches. On the other hand, Ukraine won three of the previous four games. The momentum is on the Ukraine side, and they should be good enough to avoid defeat on Sunday evening in Odense.
3 Reasons why Ukraine should avoid defeat against Denmark
- Denmark won only once in the last five matches
- Ukraine won three of the previous four games
- Ukraine conceded only three goals in the last four matches
Main prediction Denmark - Ukraine
Ukraine win or draw (X2)
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