Hungary vs Northern Ireland Tips & Predictions – Low Scoring Battle in the UEFA Nations League
The upcoming match between these two teams is expected to be low-scoring, following a previous head-to-head that ended 0-0 with only four shots on target. With high stakes on Tuesday, both sides are likely to approach the game cautiously, which could further limit goal-scoring opportunities. The evidence from their last encounter and the significance of the fixture point towards another match with few goals.
- Northern Ireland are top ranked defense in the UNL
- We don't expect to see a lot of goals in Budapest
- Check our full preview for Hungary vs Northern Ireland below
Northern Ireland didn't concede a single goal in five games, while a majority of Hungary's games ended with low number of goals. I am predicting a cagey affair on Tuesday.
- Key Stats
- Hungary Lead H2H
- Top 2 Finish is Secured for the Hosts
- Northern Ireland Still Unbeaten
- Team News & Predicted Lineups
Key Stats
- Hungary have seen under 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 matches.
- Hungary have seen under 1.5 goals in 3 of their last 5 matches.
- Hungary have seen under 1.5 goals in their last 2 matches against Northern Ireland.
- Northern Ireland have seen under 1.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 matches.
Hungary Lead H2H
This is going to be the 9th time these nations lock horns and Hungary hold a 5-1 advantage in terms of victories.
Top 2 Finish is Secured for the Hosts
After a slow start where they collected just one point from the opening two games, Hungary stepped up, won three games in a row and secured at least second place in the Nations League B.
On Saturday, the Magyars defeated Georgia 2-0 in Tbilisi, Lasha Dvali breaking the deadlock with an own goal in the 73rd minute, while Barnabas Varga doubled the lead just before stoppage time.
Earlier in October, Marco Rossi's side defeated Georgia 1-0 at home to secure their first win, followed by a 2-1 victory against Ukraine on a neutral court in Slovakia where Milan Toth and Mark Csinger appeared on the scoresheet.
Northern Ireland Still Unbeaten
Northern Ireland will earn a direct promotion to the elite UNL division if they grab a point in Budapest, leading the table with eleven points ahead of the final round.
They are coming off a 1-0 home victory against Ukraine on Saturday which was well-deserved, ending the clash with 1.60-0.75 xG and 15-7 shots. Terry Devlin scored the only goal in the 68th minute.
In October, Michael O'Neill's side defeated Ukraine 3-0 on a neutral court in Slovakia where Ciaron Brown played the key role, scoring two goals. A couple of days later, they registered a goalless draw against Georgia in Belfast (had 1.91-0.33 xG).
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Hungary (4-2-3-1) Balazs Toth; Attila Osvath, Attila Szalai, Mark Csinger, Milos Kerkez; Rajmund Toth, Andras Schafer; Roland Sallai, Dominik Szoboszlai, Zsolt Nagy; Barnabas Varga
Milan Vitalis and Willy Orban are going to miss this match due to yellow card suspensions. Dominik Szoboszlai is expected to start despite managing minor knee discomfort last week.
Milan Vitalis and Willy Orban are going to miss this match due to yellow card suspensions. Dominik Szoboszlai is expected to start despite managing minor knee discomfort last week.
Northern Ireland (3-4-3) Pierce Charles; Tom Atcheson, Ruairi McConville, Ciaron Brown; Terry Devlin, Trai Hume, Shea Charles, Justin Devenny; Ethan Galbraith, Josh Magennis, Isaac Price
Jamie Donley is ruled out due to a yellow card suspension picked up against Ukraine. Dan Ballard, Conor Bradley, and Eoin Toal remain unavailable due to injury.
Jamie Donley is ruled out due to a yellow card suspension picked up against Ukraine. Dan Ballard, Conor Bradley, and Eoin Toal remain unavailable due to injury.
Verdict
There was barely any action in the first h2h match between these sides, ending in a goalless draw with just four shots on target. The stakes are very high on Tuesday, so another low scoring affair is likely.
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