Ukraine U-21 welcome Croatia U-21 to - on 02 October 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing Europe European Championship U-21, Qualifying round, Group stage schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
Ukraine U-21 tend to play with an attacking mindset.
Croatia U-21 tend to play with an attacking mindset.
Ukraine U-21 have shown strong momentum, remaining difficult to beat in recent weeks. They remain reliable and consistent in recent games.
Meanwhile, Croatia U-21 come into this match full of confidence after an outstanding run of results. Confidence should be high going into the next match.
Croatia U-21 are significantly more effective at home than on their travels.
Ukraine U-21 are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. Defensive frailties could be costly.
In contrast, Croatia U-21 have shown solid organisation at the back in recent matches. The back line has been performing reliably.
Croatia U-21 show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Ukraine U-21 show no clear trend in the goal count of their recent fixtures. Game tempo has varied from match to match.
Also, Croatia U-21 have had some open matches, while others have remained tight. Much depends on the opponent.
A big contrast, with Croatia U-21's home games producing significantly more goals.
Ukraine U-21 have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Likewise, Croatia U-21 have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
There is little difference in Croatia U-21's scoring output across venues.
