Ukraine – France

A tight and tense encounter is expected when struggling France takes on hosts Ukraine in the first leg of the World Cup playoffs, Friday 15 November.

Ukraine:

Lineup: Pyatov – Fedetsky, Khacheridi, Rakitsky, Shevchuk – Stepanenko, Edmar – Gusev, Yarmolenko, Konoplyanka – Zozulya

Injuries / suspensions: –

Key stat: Ukraine finished just 1 point behind England in the qualifying group

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France:

Lineup: Lloris – Debuchy, Varane, Koscielny, Evra – Matuidi, Pogba – Nasri, Valbuena, Ribery – Benzema

Injuries / suspensions: Rami, Capoue, Kondogbia, Gomis, Menez

Key stat: France scored 13 goals in the last 3 games (all wins) after a 5 game winless and scoreless run

BETDISTRICT PREDICTION: France looks to be improving lately, but a trip to Kiev will be no easy task. Expect an ugly draw. Ukraine – France 1-1.

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