European Championships Volleyball, Arena 8888 Sofia (Sofia) on Friday,
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As Ukraine prepares to host North Macedonia in the upcoming European Championships Volleyball match on September 11, 2026, the anticipation builds for what promises to be an engaging contest.
Recent form paints a clear picture: Ukraine comes into this match with a strong record, having secured victory in three of their last five outings. Their combination of defensive solidity and offensive firepower has proven effective, allowing them to maintain momentum heading into this critical matchup. Their home-court advantage will likely amplify their performance, as playing in familiar surroundings tends to enhance team confidence and cohesion.
Conversely, North Macedonia is struggling, coming off a defeat in their last match and seeking to turn the tide. While they have shown resilience, their inability to secure a win in their most recent outing raises concerns about their current form. Tactically, they will need to focus on improving both their serve reception and defensive setups to challenge the Ukrainian side effectively.
With bookmakers favoring Ukraine significantly with odds at 1.08, the expectation is clear, yet the ever-unpredictable nature of sports means that anything can happen on the day. Both teams will bring their best, making this an intriguing matchup despite the odds.
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| Ukraine 87.3% |
North Macedonia 12.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:0
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.06 | 9.5 | ||
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1.08 | 6.79 | ||
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1.08 | 6.4 |
Latest Results
| 10.09.26 Israel volleyball – Ukraine volleyball – 1:3 05.09.26 Estonia volleyball – Ukraine volleyball – 3:2 04.09.26 Ukraine volleyball – Slovakia volleyball – 3:0 03.09.26 Ukraine volleyball – Latvia volleyball – 3:1 30.07.26 Poland volleyball – Ukraine volleyball – 3:1 |
09.09.26 Bulgaria volleyball – North Macedonia volleyball – 3:0 20.06.26 Israel volleyball – North Macedonia volleyball – 3:0 19.06.26 North Macedonia volleyball – Kosovo volleyball – 3:0 13.06.26 North Macedonia volleyball – Iceland volleyball – 3:0 07.06.26 North Macedonia volleyball – Luxembourg volleyball – 3:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 18.06.23 North Macedonia volleyball – Ukraine volleyball – 0:3 27.05.23 Ukraine volleyball – North Macedonia volleyball – 3:0 05.01.19 Ukraine volleyball – North Macedonia volleyball – 3:1 18.08.18 North Macedonia volleyball – Ukraine volleyball – 2:3 02.07.17 Ukraine volleyball – North Macedonia volleyball – 3:1 |
Standings
Main
Group A
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Italy | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Slovakia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 3 | Greece | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | Slovenia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 5 | Czech Republic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 6 | Sweden | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
Group B
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Bulgaria | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Poland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Ukraine | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 4 | Israel | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 5 | Portugal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 6 | North Macedonia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
Group C
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Finland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Serbia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 3 | Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 5 | Estonia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 6 | Denmark | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
Group D
| Pl | W | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | France | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Germany | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Latvia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 4 | Romania | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 5 | Turkey | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 6 | Switzerland | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
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