Commentator Oleksandr Mykhailyuk has prepared a forecast for the 2026 World Cup qualification match between the national teams of Ukraine and Azerbaijan.
«The match against Azerbaijan comes right after Iceland, there isn’t much time to rest, and squad rotation is inevitable. I think Serhiy Rebrov is unlikely to change the defense line or the goalkeeper. In the midfield, there are options — perhaps Yarmolyuk will return, maybe Brazhko will play, the wingers might be different, as well as Dovbyk instead of Vanat in attack. In short, it’s up to Rebrov to decide.
After such an important victory over Iceland, we have no moral right to lose points in the match against Azerbaijan. I believe we made the right conclusions after dropping points in Baku, as we already know the capabilities of this opponent. Moreover, I believe we will win against Azerbaijan quite confidently.
For the option „Ukraine to win with a handicap (-1.5),“ bookmakers offer odds of 1.68,» Mykhailyuk said.