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Horse Racing Euro 2021 Hungary vs Portugal Bet Builder Tips
Hungary take on Portugal in the opening match of Group F. This is a chance for Cristiano Ronaldo and co to lay down the gauntlet in the group of death. France and Germany face off in the other group match so the holders Portugal can go top.
| TEAM vs TEAM Odds | ODDS | PROBABILITY |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary Win | 8.00 | 12.5% |
| Draw | 4.20 | 23.8% |
| Portugal Win | 1.44 | 69.4% |
Odds from bet365 at 18:00 on 14 June 2021. Odds may now differ
Portugal are hardly the favourites to lift the title. Half a dozen sides have shorter odds than Selecao das Quinas which is puzzling. They hold the title and their squad has improved in the five years since they lifted the trophy. Portugal also have one of the best players of all time in Cristiano Ronaldo.
It’s a daunting task for Hungary. Few have given them a chance of progression even though two-thirds of the sides in this competition will get there. But they should not be written off. One good result could change it all for Hungary and pile the pressure on the rest of Group F.
Previous history doesn’t point to an upset here. Portugal have never lost against Hungary in 13 previous encounters. Hungary have lost nine of those 13 matches. They haven’t faced another nation on more occasions without winning.
Portugal need that to continue. They were outsiders to lift the title back in 2016 but the situation has changed. They have a superior squad with talented players in every position. Ruben Dias, Bruno Fernandes, and Diogo Jota weren’t around in 2016. They’ve all enjoyed good seasons for their clubs and will represent the favourites here.
Portugal are 1.44 to get their European Championship title defence off to a winning start. It’s 4.20 for a draw and 8.00 for Hungary to seal a shock victory. A Hungary win or a draw double chance is 2.62 if you expect the holders to drop points.
Team vs Team Stats & Facts
- Only two of Hungary’s 11 goals in the European Championships have come in the first half of matches
- Portugal have failed to win their opening match in each of the last five major tournaments they’ve played, drawing three and losing two
- This is the third meeting between the two nations in a major championship match. The previous two matches produced a total of 10 goals
- Cristiano Ronaldo has six goal contributions in his last two appearances against Hungary (four goals and two assists)
- Ronaldo is level with Bastian Schweinsteiger as the European player with the most appearances at a major tournament (38)
Team vs Team Bet Builder Tips
- Over 3 Goals in the Match for Both Teams Combined
- Most Goals to be Scored in 2nd Half
- Cristiano Ronaldo to Score Anytime in the Match
- Over 3 Cards in the Match for Both Teams Combined
Team vs Team Bet Builder is available on bet365 at odds of 15.00.
Odds from bet365 at 18:00 on 14 June 2021. Odds may now differ
If the recent matches between these nations are anything to go by then we’ll see goals. Hungary and Portugal have shared 10 goals in their last two meetings including a memorable 3-3 draw five years ago.
If the goals go in then they’re likelier after the break. As previously mentioned, Hungary tend to score far more goals after the halftime interval.
Cristiano Ronaldo is the obvious pick to find the scoresheet. The Juventus man will become the all-time leading goalscorer in the European Championship if he finds the net here. Expect him to do that against the weakest side in the group.
But don’t be surprised if tempers flare. That’s often the case with these two sides. There was a total of 12 yellow cards in Hungary’s two most recent competitive matches. Portugal’s stats are comparable with eight cautions and two red cards in their last two competitive fixtures.
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