Hungary vs Netherlands Prediction & Betting Tips (11 October)

A nice surprise from the previous edition of the Nations League A, Hungary defied all predictions to take 2nd place in their group, behind Italy but ahead of Germany and England. However, the task promises to be more complicated this year. Indeed, the Magyars showed serious limitations during the first two days played last September. Severely beaten in Germany to start 5-0, they then conceded, at home, sharing points against the most affordable opponent in the group, Bosnia-Herzegovina 0-0. Arriving with confidence to play Euro 2024 this summer, Hungary ultimately quickly became disillusioned. Dominik Szoboszlai's teammates first suffered the law of Switzerland 1-3 and Germany 0-2. The 1-0 victory against Scotland on the last day gave them 3rd place in the group but it was not enough to qualify for the round of 16.

Unhappy finalists in the 2019 Nations League and semi-finalists in the previous edition, the Netherlands have become accustomed to doing well in this competition. This year, the Oranje once again intend to advance to the knockout stages. They also got off to a good start in Group 3 after clearly dominating Bosnia-Herzegovina 5-2 and holding off Germany at home three days later 2-2. During Euro 2024, the Netherlands did not impress many people during the group stage 3rd behind Austria and France. On the other hand, Ronald Koeman's men showed a better appearance afterwards. They dismissed Romania in the 8th 3-0 and Turkey in the quarter 2-1 before falling to England in the semi following a goal conceded at the very end of the game 1-2.

Not called up since the Euro, the experienced defenders Lang (Omonia Nicosia, 70 sel) and Fiola (Ujpest, 59 sel) are still absent, as is midfielder Styles (West Bromwich). In addition, the important defender Szalai (Hoffenheim, 46 sel) and midfielder Kleinheisler (Panathinaikos, 53 sel) have not sufficiently recovered from their physical problems. Finally, striker Gazdag (Philadelphia, 4 goals in 26 seasons) was present during the last meeting but not this time. Hungary relies heavily on its captain Szoboszlai (Liverpool, 12 goals in 47 seasons). He could still form the attacking trio with Sallai (Galatasaray, 13 goals in 54 games) and Varga (Ferencvaros, 7 goals in 16 games). In defense, Orban (Leipzig, 50 sel) acts as captain in front of the experienced goalkeeper Gulacsi (Leipzig, 58 sel).

For the Netherlands, it is necessary to point out the absences, forced or by choice, of defenders Timber (Arsenal, 17 sel), van Hecke (Brighton, 1 sel) and de Vrij (Inter, 70 sel), midfielders de Jong ( Barcelona, ​​54 sel), de Roon (Atalanta, 42 sel), Veerman (PSV, 16 sel) and Schouten (PSV, 13 sel) as well as attackers Depay (Corinthians, 46 goals in 98 sel), Weghorst (Ajax, 13 goals in 41 sels) and Bergwijn (Al-Ittihad, 8 goals in 35 sels). Despite his prowess in the Champions League with Brest, goalkeeper Bizot (1 sel) is also absent from the list. There is still quality in this Batavian selection with notably the captains van Dijk (Liverpool, 76 sel) and Dumfries (Inter, 60 sel), the midfielders Reijnders (AC Milan, 17 sel), Koopmeiners (Juventus, 21 sel ) and Simons (Leipzig, 22 sels) or even the offensive Gakpo (Liverpool, 13 goals in 32 sels) and Malen (Dortmund, 9 goals in 37 sels). In view with his club this season, Gravenberch (Liverpool, 14 sel) is expected to take on more responsibilities just like Zirkzee (Manchester United, 1 goal in 3 sel).