Ireland vs Hungary Preview, Prediction and Predicted Lineups | International Friendlies

Preview

• Tournament – International Friendlies
• Date – Tuesday, June 4
• Kick-off Time – 07:45 pm GMT
• Venue – Aviva Stadium, Ireland

Ireland national football team will kick off its preparation for the UEFA Euro 2024 at their home ground, Aviva Stadium, with an international friendly against Hungary national football team. Ireland sustained a 1-0 defeat to Switzerland in their last friendly and would like to bounce back this time.

Ireland national football team will aim for a positive outcome on Tuesday against a side that will make their fifth appearance in the European Championships. They will play two more international friendlies against Hungary and Portugal on June 4 and June 11, respectively, before they prepare for the upcoming Nations League in September.

Hungary, meanwhile, is enduring a decent run of form as it soared through qualifying to reach its third successive Euros. The Euros will be a massive test for Marco Rossi’s men who are placed in Group A with Scotland, Switzerland, and hosts Germany.

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Team News

Team news for Ireland national football team

John O’Shea has named a 26-man squad for the home tie against Hungary. Liam Scales will return to the squad after missing the March international friendlies and Leicester City striker Tom Cannon will receive his first international call-up after an impressive campaign with the Foxes.

Team news for Hungary national football team

Hungary, on the other hand, is presently led by manager Marco Rossi and will have most of the squad at his disposal. Team captain and Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has struggled with an injury but is expected to be available before June 7th.

Predicted Lineups

Ireland national football team Predicted lineups:

Bazunu; Omobamidele, Collins, O’Brien; Coleman, Cullen, Smallbone, Manning; Knight, Szmodics; Ferguson

Hungary national football team Predicted lineups:

Gulacsi; Botka, Lang and Szalai; Nego, Nagy, Szoboszlai, Kleinheisler; Adam, Sallai, and Varga

Head-to-Head

The two sides have faced off just 12 times in the past, with Hungary national football team winning four and losing only two to Ireland national football team. The other six games ended in a draw.

Last five results:

Hungary 0-0 Ireland – International Friendly – June 08, 2021

Hungary 0-0 Ireland – International Friendly – June 04, 2012

Hungary 1-2 Ireland – International Friendly – September 11, 1991

Ireland 2-0 Hungary – FIFA World Cup – June 04, 1989

Hungary 0-0 Ireland – FIFA World Cup – March 08, 1989

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Ireland vs Hungary Prediction

Hungary national football team have secured its spot in the Euros, and this will be their fifth appearance in the European Championships. In 2016, they reached the round of 16 after securing the top spot in their respective group, marking their best result in 40 years.

Ireland national football team, meanwhile, won’t pose a big threat to Marco Rossi’s men in this away friendly. They struggled to qualify for the European Championships last summer as they finished 12 points adrift of the top two in Group B in the UEFA qualifiers.

Predicted Score: Ireland 1-3 Hungary 

Betting tips and Odds (subject to change)

• Ireland win – 2.60
• Hungary win – 2.60
• Draw – 3.30
• Odds source – Unibet

Where to Watch Ireland vs Hungary Live?

Q. Where to watch Ireland vs Hungary live in India?

The Ireland vs Hungary game will be televised on Sony Network/SonyLiv.

Q. Where to watch Ireland vs Hungary live game in UK?

The game between Ireland and Hungary will be live on Channel 4 in UK.

Q. Where to watch Ireland vs Hungary in USA?

The match between Ireland and Hungary will be available on FOX Sports.

Q. Where to watch Ireland vs Hungary game in Ireland?

The Ireland vs Hungary will be live on RTÉ Ireland for Ireland fans.

Q. Where to watch Ireland vs Hungary live in Hungary?

The Ireland vs Hungary game will be available on MTVA Hungary for Hungary fans.

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