Prediction: Hungary vs Germany

Prediction: Draw

Best Odds: 18/5

Bookmaker: 888sport

The 2021/22 domestic football campaign is officially behind us and while we may have to wait until November for the World Cup to kick off, that doesn’t mean we’re short on international action. The UEFA Nations League is back in our lives as a parade of nations attempt to make up for recent shortcomings – with Hungary and Germany serving as two perfect examples of that.

Hungary

Unfortunately, Hungary have been known moreso for issues off the pitch than on it in the last couple of months due to fan trouble. That truly is a shame when you consider how efficient they were in battling back against the Group of Death at Euro 2020. Still, they couldn’t get through the group in World Cup qualifying, meaning 2024 will also be what they’re looking toward in the immediate future.

Team News

Schäfer is the only major absentee through suspension with Gulacsi being tipped to return after missing the defeat to Italy.

Germany

The Germans are used to being the top dogs in pretty much every field when it comes to international football, but in recent times, things haven’t been quite so fruitful for them. They were knocked out at the group stage in the last World Cup, they only made it to the last 16 in the Euros, and they’re in something of a rebuilding phase right now – but based on their last couple of results, there’s cause for optimism.

Team News

Reus is definitely out through injury, Gnabry is considered to be a fitness concern and Flick is expected to make a handful of changes from the England game.

Factors to Consider

• Hungary are 2nd in Nations League Group A3 whereas Germany are 3rd.
• Hungary have won four and lost two of their last six games.
• Germany have won three and drawn three of their last six games.
• Hungary have scored nine goals and conceded four in their last six games.
• Germany have scored 18 goals and conceded four in their last six games.

Conclusion

While Germany will be favoured here, Hungary tend to be a different animal on their own turf. We’re expecting a pretty close and competitive game here with the hosts bringing forward the kind of attitude and grit that has brought them so much success in the last few Euros. In the end, Germany will be happy to settle for their fourth straight draw in an entertaining 1-1 affair.

Prediction: Draw

Best Odds: 18/5

Bookmaker: 888sport