Hungary vs Ireland Prediction, Lineups, Injuries, and Team News

On 16th November 2025, Hungary and Ireland go head to head against each other at the Puskas Arena. Following the win over Portugal, Ireland's eyes are set on a repeat as they wish to keep their FIFA World Cup 2026 hopes alive. As Hungary is only 1 point ahead of Ireland, if they are to punch their ticket to North America next year, Marco Rossi's side needs to stop the Boys in Green this Sunday. While the fanbases of both sides have different verdicts on the score of this game, at Sportsdunia, we provide data-backed Hungary vs Ireland Prediction.

Hungary vs Ireland Preview

The Hungary vs Ireland preview section is tailored for the fans who are accustomed to both teams' form and how they have performed in recent games. After finishing as runner-ups in the 1938 and 1954 World Cups, the Hungary National Football Team are yet to see themselves in the last stages of the prestigious tournament. Their current squad boasts promising talents who might be able to make the nation believe.

Under Marco Rossi, Hungary have found stability in their team. They will head into the last yet important fixture after their 1-0 win over Armenia. That win ensured 8 points for the Hungarian side in 5 games. Ireland National Football Team are not a regular in the knockout stages of the World Cup either. After their lackluster performance in the early fixtures of Group F, they finally found their rhythm back after defeating Portugal in a convincing 2-0 score. They are now on a two-match winning streak across all competitions.

This will certainly be a game with end-to-end action as both teams are looking forward to punching their tickets for the World Cup 2026. We will give you an insight into the Hungary vs Ireland predicted lineups and injury news.

Hungary vs Ireland Match Info

In our Hungary vs Ireland preview, let us first take a look at the complete match information, including the venue and kick-off times across regions:

Hungary National Football Team News

Following Hungary's win over Armenia, there were no injuries reported. Their goal scorer from the last match, Barnabas Varga, will be starting the game against Ireland. Dominik Szoboszlai will rally the team from the advanced midfield position, while Styles and Schafer are given more responsibility in deep midfield positions.

Hungary Expected Lineup (4-2-1-3)

Here is the expected lineup of the Hungary National Football Team for the International Friendly with Ireland:

GK: Dibusz

DF: Nego, Orban, Szalai, Kerkez

MF: Schafer, Styles, Szoboszlai

FW: Bolla, Varga, Sallai

Ireland National Football Team News

Hallgrimsson has quite a few names in the injury list in the form of Szmodics, Ferguson, Smallbone, and Doherty. While Troy Parrott will definitely start the game against Hungary as he is in a scoring spree, the jury is out on whether the Ireland manager will make other changes in the squad, given how great his team defended in their last game.

Ireland Expected Lineup (3-4-2-1)

GK: Kelleher

DF: O'Brien, Collins, O'Shea

MF: Coleman, Cullen, Molumby, Manning, Ogbene, Azaz

FW: Parrott

Hungary vs Ireland Injuries

From the Hungarian side, there are no injuries reported. Therefore, Marco Rossi will have a full squad at his disposal. On the other hand, Ireland have quite a few names who are ruled out due to injuries.

Sportsdunia's Hungary vs Ireland Prediction

Both of these teams will aim for the match-winning points as the 2nd spot is still up for grabs in Group F. Ireland are in the best form before coming into Sunday's fixture. There are marquee names who are making a return to the starting XI as well.

However, quality is simply better in this Hungary lineup. Marco Rossi's side will be able to control the tempo of the game from the kick-off whistle. According to Sportsdunia's Hungary vs Ireland Prediction, Hungary will be able to secure their lead and see it off till the final whistle.

Hungary vs Ireland Prediction: 1-0