Hungary welcome Portugal to the Puskás Aréna on Tuesday 9th September at 7:45pm (UK time) in what could prove a pivotal World Cup qualifier in Group F. Roberto Martínez’s side arrive as reigning Nations League champions and clear favourites, but Marco Rossi’s Hungary will be hoping home support and captain Dominik Szoboszlai can inspire an upset.
Portugal to win (8/15 with Coral)
The Seleção have won three of their last four meetings with Hungary, and with Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, and Bernardo Silva in form, they are well equipped to continue their dominance. Portugal have won their last four games, including a 5-0 drubbing of Armenia last time out, whilst Hungary have only won one of their seven games as they struggle to see out games.
Over 2.5 goals (7/10 with BetMGM)
Four of the five clashes between these nations has produced at least three goals, and both teams boast attacking quality capable of lighting up the Budapest night. Goals have been in order in their recent games too, with Portugal scoring 14 goals in their last four games whilst Hungary have found the net six times in their last six games. Goals should be in order with so much attacking quality available for both sides and we’re predicting the overs line will be smashed in this one.
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How both teams go into Hungary vs Portugal
Hungary approach this fixture in patchy form, losing three of their last four competitive matches, including back-to-back defeats to Turkey in the Nations League play-offs. They did edge Azerbaijan in a June friendly, but consistency remains their biggest challenge.
This was evident in their recent qualifier against Ireland. Hungary found themselves 2-0 up within the first 15 minutes and the victory looked academic at that point. They were unable to hold onto their lead however and conceded twice in the second half to only walk away with a single point.
Portugal, meanwhile, are on a high after winning the Nations League in June with a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Spain. With an unbeaten run stretching across competitive fixtures, Martínez’s men enter Budapest as one of Europe’s most in-form sides.
Their World Cup qualifying campaign got off to the perfect start last week, with Armenia falling to a 5-0 defeat. The match showed Portugal’s superiority over their opponents and put them in pole position to come through Group F and qualify for next summer’s World Cup.
Hungary team news
Captain Dominik Szoboszlai is the focal point in midfield, while Roland Sallai offers width and Barnabás Varga provides a physical presence up front. Marco Rossi is expected to set his team up in a compact shape, hoping to hit Portugal on the counter.
Portugal team news
Cristiano Ronaldo remains central to the attack and will likely start, while Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva supply creativity and goals from midfield. Gonçalo Inácio and Rúben Dias should anchor the defence, giving Portugal a blend of experience and balance across the pitch.
Hungary vs Portugal head-to-head
Portugal are unbeaten in their last four games against Hungary, winning three and drawing once. Their most recent meeting ended in a 3–0 win for Portugal, and historically the Seleção have dominated this matchup. Hungary are still chasing a first victory over Portugal in modern competition.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 15/06/11 | Hungary 0-3 Portugal | UEFA European Championship |
| 03/09/17 | Hungary 0-1 Portugal | World Cup qualifying |
| 25/03/17 | Portugal 3-0 Hungary | World Cup qualifying |
| 22/06/16 | Hungary 3-3 Portugal | UEFA European Championship |