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Scotland will conclude their UEFA Euro 2024 group-stage campaign against Hungary at the MHPArena on Sunday. This is a must-win match for Scotland, who can still qualify for the knockout round as one of the four best third-placed teams in the group stage.
Hungary can also qualify in the same way but will need to register a big win in this match.
The Tartan Army suffered a 5-1 drubbing at the hands of hosts Germany in their campaign opener. In their previous outing, they were held to a 1-1 stalemate by Switzerland. Scott McTominay scored in the 13th minute to give his side the lead, but Xherdan Shaqiri pulled Switzerland level in the 26th minute.
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Kieran Tierney suffered a hamstring injury in that match and has left the camp. His absence will be a big blow for head coach Steve Clark, who is also without Ryan Porteous as the defender is suspended.
Hungary suffered a 2-0 loss to Germany in their previous outing and cannot progress to the next round unless they win this match.
Scotland vs Hungary Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have met nine times thus far, with all meetings being friendlies. They have contested these meetings closely, with the Magyars leading 4-3 in wins and two games ending in draws.
- Six of the nine meetings between the two sides have produced over 2.5 goals.
- The Tartan Army have scored in back-to-back games in the European Championships for the first time, although they were on the scoresheet against Germany thanks to Antonio Rüdiger's own goal.
- Interestingly, they have scored one goal apiece in their last three games in the competition.
- The Magyars are winless in their last eight games in the European Championship, with four losses and four draws. They have conceded at least two goals in six games in that period.
Scotland vs Hungary Prediction
Scotland had an engaging contest against Switzerland on Wednesday and they narrowly missed out on the win after Grant Hanley's header hit the woodwork following a brilliant free-kick from Andrew Robertson.
Tierney's injury also broke their momentum and Steve Clark now faces the task of replacing the Arsenal defender in the starting XI. Clark might also opt to start Lawrence Shankland in this must-win match.
Nemzeti Tizenegy's poor form in the European Championship continued on Wednesday as they suffered a 2-0 loss to Germany. They had four shots on target but were unable to find the back of the net. They have scored at least once in six of their nine games at the European Championship in the 21st century and will look to build on that form.
While the Tartan Army have the squad quality to pull off a win here, they are without two key defenders in this match, which is likely to impact their performance.
Fatigue will also be a factor for both teams and, considering their recent record in the European Championship, a draw is likely to ensue.
Prediction: Scotland 1-1 Hungary
Scotland vs Hungary Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the first half - Yes
Tip 4: Barnabás Varga to score or assist any time - Yes
