Hungary vs Germany Prediction: 19/11/2024

Hungary and Germany are set to face off in Tuesday’s Nations League fixture, promising an intriguing contest between the two sides. Below is an analysis of their recent form, head-to-head statistics, and predictions for the game.

 

Hungary

Hungary comes into the match buoyed by their 2-0 victory over Bosnia in their last Nations League outing. Despite controlling only 34% of possession, Hungary managed 12 shots, with five on target, and both goals came from Dominik Szoboszlai.

In their last six matches, Hungary has struggled to capitalize on opportunities, scoring just four goals while conceding eight. Whether this trend continues against Germany remains to be seen, but Hungary will need a more clinical performance to challenge their opponents effectively.

 

Germany

Germany enters the game fresh off a 1-0 win against the Netherlands. During that match, Germany had 49% possession and 13 shots, with five on target. Jamie Leweling scored the decisive goal in the 64th minute.

Germany has been in strong attacking form, netting 13 goals in their last six matches and finding the back of the net in every game during that span. However, they have also conceded five goals, leaving room for defensive improvements.

 

Head-to-Head Record

In their past six meetings dating back to June 2016, Germany has won three times, while Hungary has claimed one victory. The other two matches ended in draws. Across these encounters, 16 goals were scored—four by Hungary and 12 by Germany—averaging 2.67 goals per game.

Their most recent clash occurred on September 7, 2024, when Germany secured a dominant 5-0 win. Germany controlled 57% possession and recorded 23 shots, with goals from Niklas Füllkrug, Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, Aleksandar Pavlović, and Kai Havertz. Hungary managed just one shot on target in that game.

 

Team News

Both teams have fully fit squads available. Hungary’s manager Marco Rossi and Germany’s coach Julian Nagelsmann will have the freedom to field their strongest line-ups.

 

Prediction

Hungary is expected to face a tough challenge against a well-organized Germany side. While Hungary will need a disciplined performance to find the net, Germany’s attacking strength should give them the edge. A closely fought game is anticipated, with Germany likely to secure a narrow 1-0 victory.

Experts are predicting over 1.5 goals for the match, hinting at the potential for some exciting moments despite the expected tight scoreline.