According to the schedule, U23 Argentina will face U23 Ukraine in the third match of Group B in men's football at the Olympic Paris 2024.
The situation in Group B is very unpredictable. Both U23 Argentina and U23 Ukraine lost their opening matches but then won in the second round.
At this moment, all four teams in Group B have 3 points after two rounds. Therefore, the two tickets to advance will only be determined after the final round.
After a 3-1 victory over Iraq, Argentina currently holds an advantage in goal difference compared to the other teams. As long as they do not lose to Ukraine, the young players of Albiceleste will surely secure a ticket to advance. This is not too difficult a task for Argentina, although their recent form has been relatively inconsistent.
Meanwhile, for Ukraine, they must defeat Argentina if they want to decide their own fate, instead of relying on the result of the other match. Their form in 2024 is quite promising with 5 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses.
However, in terms of personnel quality, Ukraine cannot compare with the South American representative. With names like Julian Alvarez, Thiago Almada, and Nicolas Otamendi in the lineup, Argentina is rated much higher.
Experts predict the match will be closely contested and likely to end in a draw. That is also the goal that Argentina is aiming for.
The match between U23 Argentina and U23 Ukraine will take place at 22:00 today (July 30).
Live stream link:
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6450647
