How bookmakers estimate Ukraine's chances against Sweden in the World Cup 2026 playoffs

The Ukrainian national football team will play a decisive match against Sweden on March 26 in the semifinals of the World Cup 2026 qualifying playoffs. Analysts from betting companies have not identified a clear favorite, but they give a slight advantage to Ukraine's opponent. This is reported by ZN.UA.

Bookmakers assessed Ukraine's chances against Sweden

According to analysts' estimates, the chances of the teams look almost equal. At the same time, the odds slightly favor the Swedish national team:

• Sweden's victory in regular time — 2.42

• Draw — 3.50

• Ukraine's victory — 2.75.

Regarding progress to the playoff final, the advantage is also on the side of the Swedes. The qualification odds for the team of Sergiy Rebrov are estimated at 1.95, while Sweden's success is 1.74.

Match Ukraine — Sweden: where and when will the game take place

The match is formally considered a home game for Ukraine, but due to the war, it will be held abroad. The teams will play at the "Ciutat de València" stadium in Valencia, Spain.

Key details of the match:

• date — March 26

• start time — 21:45

• stage — semifinal playoff for World Cup 2026 qualification

The winner of this match will play in the playoff final on March 31. The opponent will be the team that wins in the pair Poland — Albania.

It should be noted that the Ukrainian national team approaches the match after losing positions in the FIFA ranking, which also affects the estimates of experts and bookmakers before this decisive qualifying match.

Earlier, Sweden announced the squad for the playoff for the World Cup 2026: March 26 – match with Ukraine in Valencia.