Game Preview: Germany vs Hungary – UEFA Nations League

Germany and Hungary face off in this UEFA Nations League encounter, with Germany entering as strong favorites. Both teams have had mixed performances recently, with Germany looking to bounce back from their Euro 2024 quarter-final defeat and Hungary aiming to maintain their competitive edge after a solid Nations League showing last year.

Germany won 2-0 in their last meeting at Euro 2024, and while Hungary has been a tough opponent historically, the Germans are expected to control this match with their superior depth and home advantage.

Key Stats & Insights:

  • Germany has scored two or more goals in seven of their last ten home matches.
  • 14 of Germany’s last 20 matches have seen both teams scoring.
  • Hungary has scored two or more goals in 10 of their last 20 matches.
  • Hungary has scored in three of their last four encounters with Germany.

Team Form and Performance

Germany’s Last 10 Competitive Games:

  • Record: 4 wins, 3 losses, 3 draws
  • Goals: Averaging 2.0 goals per game
  • Shots on Target: 6.4 per game
  • Possession: 59.9%
  • Top Scorers: Kai Havertz (6 goals), Niclas Fuellkrug (4 goals)

Hungary’s Last 10 Competitive Games:

  • Record: 5 wins, 2 losses, 3 draws
  • Goals: Averaging 1.5 goals per game
  • Shots on Target: 4.6 per game
  • Possession: 52.0%
  • Top Scorers: Barnabas Varga (5 goals), Dominik Szoboszlai (3 goals)

Head-to-Head Records

  • Recent H2H: Germany and Hungary have met four times in the last four years. Germany won one game, Hungary won one, and two ended in draws.
  • Recent Meeting: Germany won 2-0 in Euro 2024, though the xG (1.40-1.20) suggested it was a closer match.

Player Form and Availability

Germany:

  • Injuries: Felix Nmecha is injured; Neuer, Gundogan, and Muller are retired from the national team.
  • Top Form Players: Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala have been influential, with Havertz scoring four goals in his last nine appearances.

Hungary:

  • Injuries: Adam Lang, Attila Fiola, and Attila Szalai are notable absentees.
  • Top Form Players: Dominik Szoboszlai is crucial for Hungary, with 5 assists in his last 10 games, while Barnabas Varga leads the scoring charts.

Predicted Lineups:

Germany (4-2-3-1):

  • GK: Marc-Andre ter Stegen
  • DEF: Kimmich, Schlotterbeck, Tah, Mittelstaedt
  • MID: Gross, Pavlovic, Musiala, Wirtz, Fuehrich
  • FWD: Havertz

Hungary (3-4-2-1):

  • GK: Peter Gulacsi
  • DEF: Botka, Orban, Dardai
  • MID: Bolla, Nagy, Schafer, Kerkez
  • FWD: Szoboszlai, Sallai, Varga

Market Analysis (Odds)

  • Germany to Win: 1.29 (2/7)
  • Draw: 5.50 (9/2)
  • Hungary to Win: 11.00 (10/1)

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Best Bets:

  • Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes (-105) – Considering Hungary’s ability to score in past encounters and Germany’s open defense.
  • Over 2.5 Goals: Priced as the favorite, this market seems logical based on Germany’s goal-scoring record.
  • Correct Score: Germany 2-1 Hungary – This scoreline reflects Germany’s historical dominance and Hungary’s resilience.

Predictions:

  1. Final Score: Germany 2-1 Hungary
  2. Best Bets: Both Teams to Score (Yes) and Over 2.5 goals.