Key Stats & Insights
- Scotland: Lost 3 of their last 6 matches.
- Hungary: Won 3 of their last 6 matches.
- Head-to-Head: Scotland won 2 of the last 3 international meetings with Hungary.
- Hungary in European Championships: Winless in the last 8 games (D4 L4).
Game Preview
Scotland Scotland has shown resilience in their recent matches, managing a spirited 1-1 draw against Switzerland after a 5-1 defeat to Germany. Key player Scott McTominay has been instrumental, scoring 8 goals in 10 competitive internationals in 2023. Steve Clarke’s team needs a win to progress to the knockout stage, putting immense pressure on their final group game against Hungary.
Hungary Hungary, coming off a 2-0 loss to Germany, is struggling with an 8-game winless streak in European Championships. Despite this, they showed potential with 11 shots against Germany, the highest faced by the host team in recent Euro history. Captain Dominik Szoboszlai remains a crucial player, and Hungary will rely on their experienced defenders to mount a strong defense against Scotland.
Team Form and Performance
Scotland โ Last 10 Competitive Games
- Wins: 5
- Losses: 2
- Draws: 3
- Goals Scored: 1.9 per game
- Goals Conceded: 1.4 per game
- Key Players: Scott McTominay (8 goals), Andrew Robertson (3 assists), Angus Gunn (2 clean sheets)
Hungary โ Last 10 Competitive Games
- Wins: 5
- Losses: 2
- Draws: 3
- Goals Scored: 1.7 per game
- Goals Conceded: 1.2 per game
- Key Players: Barnabas Varga (5 goals), Dominik Szoboszlai (4 goals, 5 assists)
Head-to-Head Records
Scotland has an edge with two wins out of their last three encounters with Hungary. This game marks their first competitive meeting, adding a layer of unpredictability.
Player Form and Availability
Scotland Probable Lineup
- Goalkeeper: Angus Gunn
- Defenders: Tony Ralston, Grant Hanley, Kieran Tierney, Jack Hendry, Andy Robertson
- Midfielders: Scott McTominay, Callum McGregor, Billy Gilmour, John McGinn
- Forwards: Che Adams
Hungary Probable Lineup
- Goalkeeper: Peter Gulacsi
- Defenders: Attila Fiola, Willi Orban, Marton Dardai, Bendeguz Bolla, Milos Kerkez
- Midfielders: Adam Nagy, Andras Schafer, Dominik Szoboszlai
- Forwards: Barnabas Varga, Roland Sallai
Market Analysis (Odds)
- Draw: 3.80
- Scotland Win: 2.55
- Hungary Win: 2.50
- Over 2.5 Goals: 1.73
- Both Teams to Score (Yes): 1.62
- Draw No Bet: Scotland 1.83, Hungary 1.83
Predictions
Both teams face a must-win situation. Scotland’s recent form and head-to-head advantage make them slight favorites. Given the stakes and the teams’ attacking potential, betting on Over 2.5 Goals at 1.73 is a solid prediction.