Former player of the Ukrainian national team Oleg Krasnopyorov made a prediction for the 2026 World Cup qualifier between Ukraine and Iceland in Warsaw, Poland.
Oleg Krasnopyorov. Photo: fscmariupol.com.ua«In my opinion, the absence of the injured Oleksandr Zinchenko, Artem Dovbyk, and Heorhiy Sudakov will not affect the playing style of the Ukrainian team. They can be replaced, and these losses are not critical.
I think we have a more balanced lineup which should contribute to a more coherent game. A lot will be decided in the transition phase, as a draw suits the Icelanders, they’ll try to be active and complicate the nominal hosts' attacking operations.
Our 'trump card' should be creating threats on the wings with the involvement of full-backs and an advantage in speed of decision-making on the football field. I lean towards the conclusion that the Ukrainians will prevail 2—0 and continue the fight in the playoffs,» said Krasnopyorov.
