Hungary vs Germany Prediction: Team News and Lineups Preview

Welcome to our Hungary v Germany prediction, team news, lineups, and fixtures preview by our expert, Neel Shah, who previews the game and sees German efficiency conquering over Hungarian home advantage this time around. 

In what’s usually seen as an interruption to domestic business as usual, this International break has been more eventful than most. Hungary had a major scare in their last game against the Netherlands when their assistant coach had a seizure just 13 minutes into the game and the game was stopped. To what extent this affected their approach to the rest of the game when play resumed is pure conjecture, but nevertheless they ended up 4-0 losers to a rampant Netherlands side. 

In contrast, Germany were in sublime form against Bosnia, hitting 7 goals without reply, a Nations League record.   

• Hungary v Germany Tip 1: Germany To Win to Nil 
• Hungary v Germany Tip 2: Both teams to receive a booking

Hungary vs Germany Prediction 1: No scalps here

Hungary, UEFA Nations League, Tuesday 19th November, 19:45 GMTAlthough the Hungarians have picked up many a scalp over recent years, including over the visitors. They were soundly beaten 5-0 in Germany in September and despite a valiant effort, were unable to score against them in the Euros group stage. Scoring has been a struggle for them against better quality opposition and they’ve registered more than 1 goal in just 1 of their last 8 games. Although they created a few chances against the Netherlands, the scoreline was reflective of the general pattern of play.

The kicker here and why the odds are perhaps on the generous side is that neither side really has much to play for other than pride. Hungary by virtue of their head to heads with the Netherlands, are destined for a 3rd place finish and Germany have topped the group with a game to spare. Although some rotation is expected from the Germans, the bench is still stacked with talent and Nagelsmann will be determined to keep the momentum going and finish the campaign on a high before international football takes a long break until deep into next year. Germany have kept two clean sheets on the bounce, including a 1-0 victory against the Netherlands where their xG against was a miserly 0.13. Whatever side Hungary put out, I struggle to see them creating much of note against a very confident Germany side playing with total freedom. 

• Hungary v Germany Prediction 1: Germany to win to Nil (TRACKED BET)
• Best Odds: 2.75
• Bookmaker: SkyBet
• Stake: 7/10

Hungary vs Germany Prediction 2: Both to oblige

The dead rubber narrative of the game has naturally influenced the prices of the card markets. The game line for cards is set particularly low, at 2.5, reflecting the lack of incentive for either side and the fact that last time the two sides met there was just one yellow card issued to a Hungarian player. However, both sides have been booked in 3 of Germany’s last 4 games and 4 of Hungary’s last 5 games. 

Purely on a price basis, I think there is a greater likelihood of any number of game situations leading to the referee reaching for his pocket. Duje Strukan from Croatia is in charge and averages 4.6 yellow cards a game across his career. Any number of players for Germany who are keen to show their eagerness might make a clumsy tackle and given that Hungary conceded two penalties against a quick and direct Dutch attack, they will face players of a similar calibre on Tuesday evening as well. The price might seem on the low side but I still perceive it as value at the odds and happy to take it down to 1.5

• Hungary v Germany Prediction 2: Both teams to receive a booking (TRACKED BET)
• Best Odds: 1.61
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 10/10

Hungary v Germany Prediction odds via bet365 as at 18:00, November 17th, 2024. Odds may now differ.

Hungary vs Germany Injuries, Team News and Possible Lineups: Rotation expected

Hungary will welcome the return of veteran Attila Fiola who returns from a yellow card ban for this final group game. Endre Botka and Bendeguz Bollare are both in contention to replace Loic Nego at right wing back but otherwise the squad is in good shape.

Germany will have Jonathan Tah suspended after picking up a yellow card against Bosnia and Joshua Kimmich should be rested because of an ankle issue in the same game. Nico Schlotterbeck and Benjamin Henrichs should deputise for the former and latter. Some rotation is also expected, with Serge Gnabry, Leryo Sane, Felix Nmecha and Alexander Nubel all likely to get game time. 

Hungary possible starting lineup:
Dibusz; Fiola, Orban, Dardai; Bolla, A. Nagy, Schafer, Z. Nagy; Szoboszlai, Csoboth; Varga

Germany possible starting lineup:
Nubel; Henrichs, Koch, Schlotterbeck, Gosens; Andrich, Nmecha; Gnabry, Brandt, Sane; Kleindienst

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