Both sides are licking their wounds after World Cup heartbreak, and that’s why this Odense friendly carries more emotional weight than your average mid-year hit-out.

• Competition: International Friendly
• Venue: Nature Energy Park, Odense, Denmark
• Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
• Start Time: 02:30 AEST (Monday)

Denmark vs Ukraine Form and Head to Head

These two have barely crossed paths at senior level, with Ukraine winning their only modern-era meeting 1-0 back in 2005.

Neither side arrives with much momentum. Denmark's qualifying campaign ended in cruel fashion losing to Czechia on penalties after drawing 2-2 following extra time, and they followed that with a lifeless 0-0 against DR Congo on Wednesday. Their form reads D-D-W-L-W across five matches, with just two wins in that stretch.

Ukraine's record is marginally better at W-W-L-L-W, though the quality of opposition tells a story.

They were dismantled 4-0 by France and 3-1 by Sweden in qualifiers before grinding out a 1-0 win over Albania in March. Just four goals scored across their last three outings.

Schmeichel's Exit and Ukraine's Camp Disruptions

Denmark face life without Kasper Schmeichel after the veteran keeper retired from international duty with a shoulder injury, ending a 120-cap career.

It's a significant void for Brian Riemer's side to fill, though Pierre-Emile Højbjerg remains the heartbeat of midfield.

The 0-0 against DR Congo exposed a lack of cutting edge up front - a look at xG in soccer would confirm how little Denmark created - with Højbjerg hitting the woodwork in the closest the Danes came to scoring.

Ukraine have had their own headaches. Goalkeeper Dmytro Ryndzak and defensive midfielder Oleksiy Hushchyn were both withdrawn injured before the June camp, replaced by Danylo Yagnyatenko.

Ukraine are also operating without a permanent manager after Serhiy Rebrov stepped down in April following their World Cup qualifying failure.

On the plus side, the caretaker setup can call on Anatoliy Trubin and Andriy Lunin between the sticks, two keepers plying their trade at clubs with some of the most trophies in football, Benfica and Real Madrid respectively.

Denmark vs Ukraine Betting Markets

For the latest Denmark vs Ukraine odds and markets, check out our dedicated page here at Sportsbet.

The hosts are expected to be favoured given home advantage and superior squad depth, while the unders market looks worth a close look given neither side's recent ability to find the net with any regularity.

Player prop and correct score markets could also appeal for punters looking beyond the main lines, particularly with both attacks misfiring.

Denmark vs Ukraine Prediction: Our Pick

Denmark's home advantage and deeper squad should be enough to edge a tight, low-scoring contest in Odense.

The Danes thumped North Macedonia 4-0 in their playoff semi and boast Nations League A pedigree, reflecting a higher overall ceiling than this Ukraine outfit

While that DR Congo blank was underwhelming, playing at home with a point to prove after missing the World Cup should sharpen their focus. Ukraine arrive with two injury withdrawals, managerial uncertainty, and just four goals from their last three matches.

Two of Ukraine's past five fixtures have produced fewer than three goals, and Denmark's midweek stalemate suggests neither side will be throwing caution to the wind.

We fancy Denmark to get the job done in a match that stays under 2.5 goals, with something like a 1-0 or 2-0 home win the most likely outcome.