Scotland vs Hungary Prediction: Expert Analysis and Match Preview

Scotland and Hungary will be battling for their lives in Euro 2024, The crucial difference is which of the two teams will reach the knockout stage with a win. A potential draw eliminates both outfits. Which team will triumph Sunday night at the Stuttgart Arena?

Recent Performances and Key Stats

• Three of Scotland’s recent games saw goals from both sides.
• Hungary scored five goals in its first two matches of the tournament.
• Scott McTominay bagged seven goals for Scotland in ten qualifying matches.
• McTominay was also on target in a 1-1 draw against Switzerland at the end of Wednesday’s game.

Scotland’s Path to Redemption

Scotland improved their image after a disappointing opening day defeat to Germany. They managed to hold Switzerland to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday night, advancing to third place in Group A. Scott McTominay scored the team’s only goal of the match, continuing his excellent form during the qualifying process.

Hungary’s Struggles

Hungary has yet to score a single point in the Euro. They were beaten 0-2 by Germany in their final game on Wednesday. Marco Rossi’s squad is struggling with a lack of discipline in defense. Can their back line be exploited by the Scots?

Scotland vs Hungary Predicted Lineups and Team News

• Scotland (5-4-1): Gunn – Ralston, Hendry, Hanley, Tierney, Robertson – McTominay, Gilmour, McGregor, McGinn – Adams.
  • Steve Clarke is expected to retain the team that held Switzerland to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday.
• Hungary (3-4-2-1): Gulacsi – Fiola, Orban, Dardai – Bolla, Nagy, Schafer, Kerkez – Sallai, Szoboszlai – Varga.
  • Hungary will likely stick with their 3-4-2-1 formation, featuring Barnabas Varga in the final third.

Scotland vs Hungary: Goals Galore at Both Ends

This game has the potential to end in a draw, making betting on goals from both sides a more favorable option despite slightly lower odds of 1.61. Both Scotland and Hungary have shown defensive weaknesses in the tournament. Scotland’s Tartan Army conceded five goals in their first match against Germany. Similarly, Hungary’s opening game against Switzerland ended in a 1-3 defeat. Although Hungary managed to score against Germany through Sallai, the goal was ruled out for offside.

Scott McTominay: Scotland’s X-Factor

Scott McTominay has frequently scored for Manchester United after coming on as a substitute in recent seasons. For Scotland, he often plays in a more attacking role. McTominay was Scotland’s top scorer in qualifying, netting seven goals in ten matches. He also scored the sole goal in the draw against Switzerland on Wednesday. Betting on McTominay to score at any time against Hungary, with odds of 4.00, offers significant value.

Additionally, betting on Scotland to win and advance to the knockout phase at 2.50 odds is another appealing option.