Ukraine vs Belgium Head-to-Head stats and numbers you need to know before Match 33 of UEFA Euro 2024
The stakes will be high for Ukraine and Belgium when they go head-to-head in Group E of UEFA Euro 2024 on Wednesday. All four sides in the group are level on points going into the final group-stage game and we anticipate a thrilling contest at the Stuttgart Arena.
Ukraine turned in a resilient team display last Friday when they fought back from behind to secure a vital 2-1 victory over Slovakia at the Düsseldorf Arena.
Serhiy Rebrov’s men found themselves on the verge of elimination after Ivan Schranz put Slovakia ahead in the 17th minute but Mykola Shaparenko and Roman Yaremchuk scored second-half goals to turn the game on its head.
Next up for Ukraine is the stern challenge of taking on Belgium, who are unbeaten in 16 of their last 17 matches across all competitions, claiming 11 wins and five draws since December 2022.
Belgium got their Euro campaign back on track at the weekend when they edged out a dogged Romania side 2-0 at the RheinEnergieStadion.
Youri Tielemans’ second-minute strike put the Red Devils on the front foot before Kevin de Bruyne put the result beyond reach in the 80th minute.
This was a much-needed respite for Belgium, who suffered a shock 1-0 defeat at the hands of Slovakia in the Group E opener on June 17, and head coach Domenico Tedesco will hope his side can build on that result.
Ukraine vs Belgium Head-to-Head stats
This will be the first-ever meeting between Ukraine and Belgium, who will both be looking to begin their rivalry on a winning note.
Ukraine are unbeaten in all but one of their last seven competitive matches, claiming five wins and one draw since October 2024.
Belgium have lost just one of their last 11 competitive games while picking up seven wins and three draws since December 2022.
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Ukraine vs Belgium: Numbers you need to know before their UEFA Euro 2024 encounter
This will be the first occasion in which all four sides in a group will head into the final group-stage game level on points in European Championship history.
Belgium have made it to the knockout stages of five of their last six major tournaments, with their shock group-stage exit in the 2022 World Cup being the exception.
The Red Devils are unbeaten in 15 of their last 18 group-stage matches, picking up an impressive 14 wins and one draw.
Ukraine have lost each of their last three final group-stage matches, conceding three goals and failing to find the back of the net since 2020.
Belgium are unbeaten in the final group-stage game of their last six major tournaments, claiming five wins and one draw since a 2-0 defeat against Turkey in Euro 2000.
De Bruyne boasts 31 goal involvements in his last 32 appearances for Belgium (12 goals and 19 assists) and the Manchester City man will be one to keep an eye on.