Analysis and prediction Hungary vs Portugal: Ronaldo delivers the finishing blow
The match between Hungary vs Portugal in the World Cup qualifiers takes place at 1:45 a.m. on September 10. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes performance, makes football comments and predicts the score.
Latest Hungary vs Portugal team information
Hungary will be without Roland Sallai, who is suspended after his red card against Ireland. Barna Toth is likely to start. Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai continues to play a central role in midfield.
On the Portuguese side, coach Roberto Martinez may only change one position, with Bernardo Silva ready to return to the starting lineup to replace Pedro Neto. Joao Felix, who just scored a double, will continue to be trusted on the left wing.
Cristiano Ronaldo took his tally to 140 goals for his country with a brace against Armenia. At 40, he remains the Selecao's main striker.
Latest predicted lineup Hungary vs Portugal
Hungary:
Dibusz; Nego, Orban, Szalai, Kerkez; Styles; Bolla, A Toth, Szoboszlai, B Toth; Vargas
Portugal:
Costa; Cancelo, Dias, Inacio, Mendes; J Neves, Vitinha, Fernandes; B Silva, Ronaldo, Felix
Latest football commentary Hungary vs Portugal
Hungary made a flying start against the Republic of Ireland, leading 2-0 after just 15 minutes, thanks to goals from Barnabas Varga and Roland Sallai. However, the hosts fought back to equalise, with Adam Idah scoring in the third minute of stoppage time to seal a dramatic 2-2 draw.
The Hungarian team has twice reached the World Cup final (1938, 1954) and reached the quarter-finals in 1962, 1966. However, they have not been in the finals since 1986, so this campaign is very meaningful.
Hungary have participated in the last three Euros, but were eliminated in the group stage in 2020 and 2024. With Portugal in the same group, their path to the next round becomes even more difficult.
In the history of confrontation, Portugal won 10, drew 4 after 14 times meeting Hungary, starting from 1926. In the most recent encounter, Portugal won 3-0 at Euro 2021.
Portugal got their qualifying campaign off to a flying start with a 5-0 win over Armenia, with Joao Felix and Cristiano Ronaldo both scoring twice, while Joao Cancelo also chipped in.
Selecao das Quinas stopped at the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 and the 2022 World Cup, disappointing results compared to the quality of the squad. Their best result at the World Cup was third place in 1966, in addition to fourth place in 2006.
The dream of winning the World Cup with Ronaldo would be a memorable one, and while they are not the top contenders, the quality of the squad is enough for Portugal to go far. They won Euro 2016 and have won the Nations League twice, including earlier this year. Portugal are currently on a four-match winning streak.
Latest Hungary vs Portugal score prediction
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Hungary vs Portugalas follows:
- Sportsmole:Hungary 1-2 Portugal
- WhoScore:Hungary 2-4 Portugal
- Our newspaper predicts:Hungary 1-2 Portugal
When and where to watch Hungary vs Portugal live?
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