- Germany U19 have won three of their last five games, drawing one and losing one.
- Ukraine U19 have won four of their last five matches, drawing the other.
Both sides are in great form and will be a good watch
Germany U19 went into the UEFA EURO U19 2026 as the bookmaker's favourites at 97/100 with Ukraine U19 and the draw both priced at 279/100. Germany U19 have been in good form, but Ukraine U19 are on an even more impressive run.
Christian Wörns' side have won six of their last ten matches, drawing two and losing two, but the fixtures have been easier since the opening game. Germany U19 beat Denmark U19 4-3 and Wales U19 4-0 in Group A of the UEFA EURO U19 2026 before being stunned 4-0 by a superior Spain U19 outfit.
Ukraine U19 have won eight of their last ten games, drawing once and losing once. Dmytro Mykhailenko's side have won their last three away matches and also have a record of four wins, one draw and one defeat on the road in all competitions during the last 12 months.
The market is on Germany’s side, but Ukraine will hold their own
Germany U19 are a home fortress for this age group, winning four and drawing one of their five home matches in all competitions. The odds are on the hosts, but this should be a tight semi-final.
Germany U19 are a possession team, playing with tempo and width in a flexible 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1. The aim is to stretch teams and play through the middle, and they have plenty of players that can play through the thirds.
Ukraine U19 are a much tighter block, usually playing a 4-1-4-1 and sitting compact in the centre of the pitch. They look to counter at speed and have been deadly away from home in all competitions, scoring 14 times at an average of 2.33 per 90 minutes.
This should be a clash of possession pressure versus counter-attacking bite. Germany U19 have made plenty of rotations through the tournament, so Ukraine should get in behind the host's defence if they stick to their game plan. However, Germany U19 have pressed well and have the quality to break through Ukraine's shell and will have an advantage on home soil.
An away goal could do it for the Germans
Germany U19 are the best placed team to get at Ukraine U19 because they can play through the sides as well as over the top. However, Ukraine's midfield pressing could hurt Germany U19 if they get sloppy in possession.
Otto Stange is their key player, scoring three of their seven goals across the last five. Vitaliy Hlyut has two of Ukraine U19's six goals in the same time frame, so both players could be key.
Over 2.5 at 79/100 and Both Teams To Score - Yes at 63/100 look likely given both teams have been scoring freely and Germany U19 are in front of their home fans. A 2-1 correct score or Germany to win and both score looks good.
