Comments and predictions for Netherlands vs Hungary: Close win
The match between the Netherlands and Hungary in the Nations League takes place at 2:45 a.m. on November 17. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes performance, makes football comments and predicts the score.
Latest information on Netherlands vs Hungary forces
The Netherlands' defence has been hit by a setback ahead of November's Nations League decider, with Micky van de Ven, Nathan Ake, Lutsharel Geertruida and Ian Maatsen all missing. However, Arsenal's Jurrien Timber is back after missing October.
The bad news for the Netherlands is that midfielder Frenkie de Jong had to leave the field in the first half of Barcelona's defeat to Real Sociedad, but his injury is a minor shin sprain, not an ankle injury, and he should be fit to play. De Jong is likely to partner Ryan Gravenberch in midfield, while RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons is out due to ankle surgery.
For Hungary, veteran defender Attila Fiola is absent through suspension, giving Marton Dardai a chance to play in the heart of defence. Up front, Szoboszlai will make his 50th appearance for the national team, despite competing with Curtis Jones for a starting spot at Liverpool. He is certain to play in one of the two No. 10 positions. Roland Sallai, who has 14 goals like Szoboszlai, will support Ferencvaros striker Barnabas Varga.
Latest expected lineup for Netherlands vs Hungary
Netherlands:
Verbruggen; Dumfries, De Vrij, Van Dijk, Hato; De Jong, Gravenberch; Malen, Reijnders, Gakpo; Weghorst
Hungary:
Dibusz; Dardai, Orban, Botka; Bolla, Nikitscher, Schafer, Kerkez; Sallai, Szoboszlai; Varga
Latest football commentary on Netherlands vs Hungary
Despite a thumping 5-2 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in their opening game, the Netherlands have been inconsistent and have failed to win any of their last three Nations League games. However, they are still in control with five points from four games, finishing second, ahead of Hungary on goal difference. With Bosnia bottom of the group, the Netherlands will be assured of a quarter-final place if they beat Hungary at the weekend. However, a defeat would see them relegated to League B. If they win, the Netherlands could see their game against Bosnia on 19 November as a non-issue.
Hungary, who finished third with a similar record to the Netherlands (1 win, 2 draws, 1 loss), also need a win to reach the quarter-finals. Despite a 5-0 defeat to Germany in their opening game, Hungary are unbeaten in their last three games, including a 2-0 win over Bosnia with a double from Dominik Szoboszlai. Beating the Netherlands would keep Hungary's hopes of reaching the quarter-finals alive, a big step up from League C in the 2018-19 Nations League season. A 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in October ended a run of nine straight defeats, but Hungary have not beaten the Netherlands away from home since 1984.
Netherlands vs Hungary score prediction
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Netherlands vs Hungaryas follows:
- Sportsmole:Netherlands 1-0 Hungary
- WhoScore:Netherlands 2-0 Hungary
- Our newspaper predicts:Netherlands 2-1 Hungary
When and where to watch Netherlands vs Hungary live?
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