The UEFA Nations League is back in action this weekend as Hungary take on Ronald Koeman's Netherlands side in an important clash at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam on Saturday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
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Hungary are in third place in Group 3 of the UEFA Nations League standings and have been inconsistent over the past year. The Hungarian side eased past Bosnia and Herzegovina away by a comfortable 2-0 scoreline last month and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
The Netherlands, on the other hand, are in second place in their UEFA Nations League group and have been fairly impressive this year. The Oranje slumped to a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Germany in their previous game and will look to bounce back this weekend.
Netherlands vs Hungary Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The Netherlands have a good historical record against Hungary and have won 10 out of the 18 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Hungary's five victories.
- The Netherlands are winless in their last three matches in all competitions on the international stage, with their previous victory coming by a 5-2 scoreline against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the UEFA Nations League in September this year.
- Hungary are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions on the international stage, with their previous defeat coming by a 5-0 scoreline at the hands of Germany in the UEFA Nations League in September this year.
- The Netherlands have conceded at least one goal in their last six games in all competitions, with their previous clean sheet coming in a 3-0 victory against Romania in July in the Euro 2024 group stages this year.
Netherlands vs Hungary Prediction
The Netherlands have a formidable squad at their disposal but have flattered to deceive in recent months. The likes of Donyell Malen and Cody Gakpo can be effective on their day and will need to step up to the plate this weekend.
Hungary can pull off an upset and have grown in stature over the past year. Both teams are strong but we expect the Netherlands to secure a narrow win.
Prediction: Netherlands 2-1 Hungary
Netherlands vs Hungary Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Netherlands to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Netherlands to score first - Yes