Prediction: Hungary vs England

Verdict: England win & Under 3.5 goals

Best Odds: 19/20

Bookmaker: Unibet

Desperate to pick up their first Nations League victory on Tuesday night, England will welcome Hungary to Wolves’ Molineux Stadium.

England

Starting with the, while England might have managed to snatch a single point last weekend, it does not cover what has been a worrying run of form for Gareth Southgate’s men. Failing to pick up some revenge for their European Championships heartbreak at Wembley 12 months ago, the Three Lions had to settle for a 0-0 stalemate against Italy a few days ago. Sat rock-bottom of their group and with the feel of a side seeking some kind of boost, the one-time Aston Villa defender still finds his side waiting for their first Nations League victory. Opening up this year’s tournament with a stunning 1-0 defeat away at Tuesday’s guests last week, Southgate will have a headache over his side’s rather glaring strugglers in the final third. Once again drawing a blank against Italy last time out, the European giants have failed to bag a single strike from open play in any of their opening three League A showdowns.

Team News

Putting in another toothless display last weekend, Harry Kane looks set for a full recall here as the Tottenham ace sits just three goals away from equaling Wayne Rooney’s all-time record.

Likewise, once again impressing after coming off the bench, West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen will be hoping to earn his second start on Tuesday night.

Hungary

As for the visitors, while Hungary might have been disappointed to have thrown away their lead last weekend, Marco Rossi’s men should find the mood in their camp at a real high. More than deserving of their 1-1 draw at home against former world champions Germany a few days ago, the Magyars have gained plenty of praise since opening up this year’s Nations League campaign. Storming their way to a famous 1-0 victory against England last week when they welcomed the Three Lions to Budapest – their first win against England in 60 years – the Reds will be desperate to cause another upset here. Now unbeaten in their back-to-back meetings against Southgate’s superstars after snatching a 1-1 draw at Wembley last year on World Cup qualifying duties, Rossi’s side should also be boosted by a largely rugged record on foreign soil. Despite a hard-fought 2-1 loss away at Italy on June 7th, Hungary have lost just a pair of their previous 12 matchups on the road.

Team News

After picking up his second Nations League booking last time out, Hungary will be without Peter Gulacsi on Tuesday night.

However, after serving his own one-match suspension, Union Berlin midfielder Andras Schafer is available to make his return here.

Key Factors to Consider

• When the two sides opened their Nations League campaign in Budapest last week, Hungary picked up a famous 1-0 win.
• Likewise, Tuesday’s guests are unbeaten in their back-to-back meetings against the Three Lions.
• England have failed to win any of their opening three Nations League contests, including back-to-back stalemates against Italy and Germany.
• Southgate’s side have failed to score a single goal from open play in their first three Nations League showdowns.
• England’s Harry Kane sits just three goals away from equaling Wayne Rooney’s all-time record.

Conclusion

Once again having to settle for a single point against Italy last weekend, England will know that they face a real must-win showdown here. Shockingly sat bottom of the table and showing a string of issues in the final third, the Three Lions must find a way to snatch their first Nations League win here. Failing to win any of their opening three League A contests and without a goal from open play, Tuesday’s hosts must find a way to rally. Suffering that stunning 1-0 loss when they made the trip out to Budapest last week, the Whites could be in for another stern test at Wolves’ Molineux Stadium. However, while Southgate might find growing pressure on his shoulders, we’re backing England to scrape their way to a much-needed victory here, even if we aren’t expecting an abundance of strikes.

Verdict: England win & Under 3.5 goals

Best Odds: 19/20

Bookmaker: Unibet