UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification World flag
2 : 2
HT 0 - 2
Full Time
Saturday, September 26, 2026 21:30

Team Comparison

Ukraine U21 logo Ukraine U21
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Turkey U21 logo Turkey U21
D W
Form
D D
3
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
2
50%
Win Rate
0%
0%
Possession
0%
0
Shots on Target
0
0%
Pass Accuracy
0%
1
Clean Sheets
1

Match Preview

Ukraine U21 prepare to host Turkey U21 at the home ground on September 26, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification season. Rush will take over under centre for the Falcons as they prepare to face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, with the team’s quarterback situation taking an unexpected turn heading into the season opener.

Both camps will view the UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification meeting at the home ground as an opportunity to put a marker down, regardless of where they currently stand. The hosts have mirrored the form of a side still searching for rhythm — WDLLD over their last five, a win rate of 33.33%. The visitors have been a steady presence on the road, WWWWW in their last five and a campaign win rate of 50%. Where Ukraine U21 have leaned on defensive discipline, Turkey U21 have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. The position of goalkeeper is vital in Fantasy Premier League.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Ukraine U21 will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Turkey U21 will back themselves to cause problems on the break. Speaking on his YouTube Ferdinand said: "If I’m Manchester United right now I say press the green button and buy him, take him, right now.

Individual quality could tip the balance. The league's leading scorer G. Koutsias, with 5 goals to his name this season, is a reminder of the firepower on display. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. The midfielder looked good at the World Cup for France but it has been claimed that Jason Wilcox is yet to be sold while Michael Carrick may prefer a more proven option.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 2-2 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. More than just three points is on the line at the home ground — this is a fixture that could shape the narrative of both clubs' seasons. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.

Comments

VolleysAndVera 6 days ago

with that kind of intensity

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LowBlockLex 5 days ago

Expected more from this fixture... even with the squad they have... RIGGED 😫

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Match Odds

Ukraine U21
VS
Turkey U21
21:30
Home 2.26
Draw 3.44
Away 2.84
Over 1.5 1.22
Over 2.5 1.80
BTTS Yes 1.64
Under 1.5 3.50
Under 2.5 1.93
BTTS No 2.10

Who Will Win

Ukraine U21
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Turkey U21
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Draw
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Away
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Match Events

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Y. Akcicek Yellow Card
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R. Gadzhyev Yellow Card
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D. Krevsun Yellow Card
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O. Soroka Assist: D. Bogdanov Substitution 5
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I. Fakili Assist: M. Bostan Substitution 4
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R. Gadzhyev Assist: D. Krevsun Normal Goal
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A. Karapo Yellow Card
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D. Malov Assist: V. Vilivald Substitution 4
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E. Ilkhan Yellow Card
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I. Vural Assist: I. Celik Substitution 2
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A. Habesoglu Assist: A. Colak Substitution 3
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O. Fedor Assist: A. Glushchenko Substitution 1
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A. Shakh Assist: R. Gadzhyev Substitution 2
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D. Gryshkevych Assist: O. Gusev Substitution 3
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B. Gezek Yellow Card
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D. Krevsun Assist: O. Pyshchur Normal Goal
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A. Habesoglu Assist: A. Karapo Normal Goal
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D. Ofli Assist: Y. Ozcan Substitution 1
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E. Ilkhan Normal Goal