Ukraine can guarantee itself an early playoff spot in the Women's Nations League: what is needed for this.

The women's national football team of Ukraine has the opportunity to be promoted early. According to 'Suspilne Sport', the team is preparing for a match against the Czech Republic. In the first meeting, Ukraine scored one goal and won 1:0. Currently, it is leading the group with 9 points, which is 3 points more than the Czech Republic.

Ukraine's group standings in the Women's Nations League

1. Ukraine - 9 points (3 matches), 5:2 (goal difference)
2. Czech Republic - 6 (3), 9:2
3. Albania - 3 (3), 6:7
4. Croatia - 0 (3), 1:10

Ukraine can ensure an early promotion or finish in the top 2 depending on the result of the match with the Czech Republic and other matches. It can take first place in the group and quickly secure promotion. Details and various scenarios can be found below.

Early Promotion

Conditions: Ukraine's victory over the Czech Republic, non-win for Albania in Croatia

If Ukraine wins against the Czech Republic, it will become unreachable for them in the group. If Albania does not win the match against Croatia, the Ukrainian team will take first place and receive early promotion. The table will look like this: 1. Ukraine - 12 points, 2. Czech Republic - 6 points, 3. Albania - 4 (or 3 points), 4. Croatia - 3 (or 1 point)

Early finish in the playoff zone

Conditions: Ukraine wins against the Czech Republic and Albania wins against Croatia OR Ukraine draws with the Czech Republic and Albania loses to Croatia

Ukraine can guarantee itself a top 2 finish under these conditions. The table will look like this: 1. Ukraine - 12 points, 2. Czech Republic - 6 points, 3. Albania - 6 points, 4. Croatia - 0 points

If none of these conditions are met, the fight for promotion will continue until the closing stages of matches in May-June.

Ukraine's Match Schedule

• April 8, 18:30. Czech Republic - Ukraine
• May 30, 19:00. Ukraine - Albania
• June 3, 19:00. Croatia - Ukraine

The match Ukraine - Czech Republic will be available to watch on the UAF YouTube channel.

The Ukrainian national football team has every chance of success in the Women's Nations League. Important matches have already taken place in the first group, but the team can quickly secure promotion or finish in the top 2. The upcoming matches will be crucial, and we are eagerly awaiting the results.