Well-known Ukrainian journalist Roberto Morales prepared a forecast for the Nations League match between Scotland and Ukraine.
Photo: uaf.ua"It is important for Ukraine, after failing to qualify for the World Cup, to show itself in the League of Nations. Our old acquaintances are Scots. The same ones who were beaten in the semi-finals of the World Cup qualification at "Hamden" in Glasgow, where we will play again this time.
It can be said that individually the national team of Ukraine is stronger than the opponent. In Scotland, there are a lot of "workhorses", in fact there are no people who can make a difference, can play intense football, not just fight-and-run (that's a stereotype). In my opinion, Ukrainians have an advantage in the classroom. This is an important thing.
Is Ukraine the favorite? Some nuances work for us, and some - against. Let's recall the tone of the Dynamo players. I hope that it is a moral rather than a physical condition that affects the results.
The Scots played at the weekend, and the Ukrainians from the UPL did not play, systematically preparing for this match. Our legionnaires are another matter, of course. Why am I focusing on this? Someone played on Saturday, someone on Sunday, and the game is already on Wednesday.
I believe that Petrakov's team is the favorite. However, there is no need to be defiant about this confrontation. So, my bet is the victory of the Ukrainian national team with a handicap (0) at the odds of 2.28," said Morales.
