Scotland vs Hungary Prediction & Betting Tips (23 June)

Although it was not considered a favorite against Germany for its entry into this Euro 2024, Scotland experienced a real nightmare last Friday by losing very heavily against the host country of the competition. Overwhelmed on all sides and much too weak offensively, Steve Clark's men suffered a huge 5-1 setback which risks being very detrimental in a potential fight to finish among the 4 best 3rds in this group stage. We will therefore have to react on Wednesday against Switzerland to avoid a big disappointment. During the qualifiers, the British took 2nd place in their group behind Spain but ahead of Norway, Georgia and Cyprus. But the preparation had not been particularly exciting for the Tartan Army which had only been able to achieve a short success against Gibraltar 2-0 and which had then been held in check by Finland 2-2. Hungary, his side, arriving in Germany with the label of outsider capable of being a troublemaker in the competition.

But the beautiful emerging ambitions of this selection took a hit from the first day which turned sour. Marco Rossi's players were indeed very average against Switzerland 1-3 and his chances of going far in this tournament were therefore quite significantly reduced. Because during their 2nd match, the Magyars will challenge Germany, host country of the competition. During the qualifiers, they obtained 1st place in their group, beating Serbia, Montenegro, Lithuania and Bulgaria. Before starting this Euro, the Hungarians were surprised by Ireland 2-1 before raising their heads against Israel 3-0.

Guilty of a horrible tackle during the first match against Germany, starting defender Porteous (Watford) inherited a 2-match suspension and will therefore be absent again this Monday. At the same time, defenders Hickey (Brentford) and Patterson (Everton), attacking midfielders Ferguson (Bologna) and Anderson (Newcastle) and attackers Doak (Liverpool) and Dykes (QPR, 9 goals in 36 games) did not didn't even make the trip to Germany, all injured. On the other hand, Scotland is still led by Liverpool full-back Robertson (72 selections) who is also captain of this selection. Among the other potential starters in this team, we can note the names of McTominay (Manchester United, 8 goals in 50 seasons) and McGinn (Aston Villa, 18 goals in 67 seasons). It is often in the offensive sector that this Scottish team falls short and the Adams (Southampton, 6 goals in 31 sel) and Shankland (Heart of Midlothian, 3 goals in 12 sel) are not in the party for the moment in this Euro.

Midfielder Kalmar (Fehervar, 36 sel) appears to be lacking in this Hungarian team which can otherwise field all its executives. A true offensive star of this selection, the playmaker and captain Szoboszlai (Liverpool, 12 goals in 43 seasons) should once again be started at the start of the week in the same way as the restless Sallai (Fribourg, 13 goals in 50 seasons) and the very good leading player Varga (Ferencvaros, 7 goals in 12 seasons) who displays good statistics in the selection. He also scored the only goal for his team against Switzerland. Otherwise, the captains Orban (Leipzig, 46 sel) and Szalai (Fribourg), the goalkeeper Gulacsi (Leipzig, 55 sel) and the very promising left piston Kerkez (20 years old, Bournemouth) could also constitute the basic men of Marco's 11 Rossi.