International Friendly: Canada vs. Ukraine Picks — Marsch’s Team to Overcome Europeans? (Jun 7)

The start of the CONCACAF Gold Cup is creeping into sight, and the summer will present a huge opportunity for Jesse Marsch to get a better understanding of his Canada team.

The nation plays one of two prep fixtures before the start of the continental championship on Saturday, as Ukraine visits BMO Field in Toronto.

Canada vs. Ukraine Overview

Odds

Canada vs. Ukraine Head-to-Head Record

This week’s international friendly between Canada and Ukraine will only be the second meeting between the nations since 2000. The only previous encounter ended in a 2-2 draw in October 2010. In that match, Ukraine came back from 2-0 down to earn a draw in Kyiv.

Canada Team News

Experienced defenders Richie Laryea and Sam Adekugbe have both been recalled to the squad for the two upcoming internationals. Cyle Larin is in line to play for Canada for the 81^st time on Saturday.

Possible Lineup

D. Clair (GK); A. Johnston, M. Bombito, D. Cornelius, A. Davies, M. Choiniere, I. Kone, A. Ahmed, J. David, T. Buchanan, C. Larin

Ukraine Team News

Real Madrid’s Andriy Lunin is expected to start in goal for Ukraine on Saturday. Oleksandr Zinchenko is in line to make his 72^nd appearance for the national team. Oleksandr Martynyuk could be handed first national team minutes.

Possible Lineup

A. Lunin (GK); I. Zabarnyi, O. Svatok, M. Matviyenko, O. Zinchenko, I. Kalyuzhnyi, Y. Yarmolyuk, V. Mykolenko, H. Sudakov, O. Hutsulyak, V. Vanat

Canada vs. Ukraine Picks

Ukraine have held their own against some of the most talented European nations in recent years, meaning that this will be an interesting challenge for Canada.

However, Marsch will have his team prepared for this showdown, meaning that it is challenging to overlook the prospect of a win for the home nation.