The Daily Star Ireland
Hungary and Germany are set to face off in Tuesday’s Nations League clash, promising a competitive and engaging encounter. Here’s a breakdown of both teams’ recent performances, head-to-head history, and predictions for the match.
Hungary
Hungary enters the game on a positive note following their 2-0 win over Bosnia in their last Nations League outing. Despite holding only 34% possession, Hungary created 12 shots, with five on target. Dominik Szoboszlai scored both goals, securing the victory.
However, Hungary’s recent form has been inconsistent. In their last six matches, they have managed to score only four goals while conceding eight. To compete effectively against Germany, Hungary will need to improve their efficiency in front of goal and deliver a more clinical performance.
Germany
Germany heads into the fixture with momentum after defeating the Netherlands 1-0 in their previous Nations League match. In that game, Germany held 49% possession and recorded 13 shots, with five on target. Jamie Leweling’s 64th-minute goal proved to be the difference.
Germany’s attacking form has been impressive, scoring 13 goals in their last six matches and finding the net in every game. However, they have conceded five goals during this period, indicating that their defensive structure still has room for improvement.
Head-to-Head Record
In their last six encounters dating back to June 2016, Germany has won three times, while Hungary has claimed one victory, with two matches ending in draws. Across these games, a total of 16 goals have been scored—four by Hungary and 12 by Germany—averaging 2.67 goals per match.
The most recent meeting between the two sides was on September 7, 2024, when Germany secured a commanding 5-0 win. Germany dominated possession with 57% and created 23 shots on goal. Goals came from Niklas Füllkrug, Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, Aleksandar Pavlović, and Kai Havertz. Hungary struggled to respond, managing only one shot on target.
Team News
Both teams have fully fit squads for this match. Hungary’s coach Marco Rossi and Germany’s manager Julian Nagelsmann are expected to field their strongest starting line-ups.
Prediction
Hungary will face a significant challenge against Germany’s organized and potent attack. While Hungary may find opportunities to score, Germany’s offensive strength and recent form should give them the advantage.
A closely contested match is anticipated, with Germany predicted to edge out a narrow 1-0 victory. Experts also expect the game to feature over 1.5 goals, suggesting potential for some exciting moments on the pitch.
