Hungary vs Switzerland Prediction: Expert Analysis and Match Preview
Hungary and Switzerland are set to clash in a crucial first-round match at the Cologne Stadium on Saturday. This encounter is pivotal as the loser could face an early exit, especially with Germany also in the group.
Historical Performance and Statistics
In the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, Switzerland demonstrated dominance, scoring eight goals across two wins against Hungary. Out of seven encounters with the Magyarok, Switzerland has won five, drawn one, and lost one. Historically, both teams have managed to score in all but one of their last five meetings.
Hungary’s Road to the European Championship
Hungary is making its third consecutive appearance in the EURO 2024. They qualified impressively with eight wins and three draws in Group G. Notably, Hungary secured two victories against Serbia, their main rivals in the group.
Switzerland’s Qualification Journey
Switzerland’s performance in the qualifiers was less impressive. They finished second in their group with just four wins in ten matches. Their opponents included Romania, Israel, Belarus, Kosovo, and Andorra.
Hungary vs Switzerland Predicted Line-ups
Hungary (3-4-2-1):
- Goalkeeper: Gulacsi
- Defenders: Szalai, Lang, Orban
- Midfielders: Nego, Schafer, Nagy, Kerkez
- Forwards: Sallai, Szoboszlai, Varga
Switzerland (3-4-2-1):
- Goalkeeper: Sommer
- Defenders: Schar, Akanji, Rodriguez
- Midfielders: Widmer, Freuler, Xhaka, Ndoye
- Forwards: Shaqiri, Vargas, Amdouni
Recent Form and Performance
Hungary recently suffered a surprising 2-1 defeat against the Republic of Ireland. However, they bounced back with a commanding 3-0 victory over Israel, with Barnabas Varga scoring twice and Roland Sallai adding a goal and an assist. Hungary has lost only once in their last 16 matches across all competitions, indicating strong form leading into the tournament.
Conversely, Switzerland’s recent form has been shaky. They managed a 1-1 draw against Austria in their last match before the tournament. The Swiss team has only two wins in their last eight games, suggesting a struggle for consistency.
Hungary vs Switzerland: Betting Analysis and Odds
Hungary should not be underestimated against a Swiss side that has struggled to secure wins. The odds of Hungary not losing stand at 1.61, which is considered good value.
Additionally, betting on both teams to score (BTTS) appears favorable. Hungary has netted at least once in their last eleven consecutive matches.
Switzerland has also found the back of the net six times in their last three friendlies. Historically, four of the last five encounters between these teams have seen goals from both sides. The odds for BTTS are 1.90, making it an attractive option for bettors.
