Hungary kick off their UEFA Nations League campaign against Ukraine on September 25 at Puskas Arena.

Hungary Bring Reliable Form into Nations League Opener

Marco Rossi will be confident about Hungary’s chances of promotion in the Nations League this year. The nation brings reliable form into this clash after winning three of their previous four fixtures, and keeping clean sheets in three of their last six.

They have shown attacking strength this year, scoring six goals in their four internationals. Dominik Szoboszlai is the team’s most influential player, and he has scored twice in his last four appearances for Liverpool.

Experienced defenders Willi Orban and Milos Kerkez should be fit enough to start. However, Marton Dardai and Szabolcs Schön have missed out on squad selection due to injury.

Hungary predicted lineup vs Ukraine (4-3-3): Toth; Bolla, Orban, Osvath, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Toth, Schafer; Lukacs, Redzic, Sallai

Ukraine Aiming to Hit Back After Devastating Playoff Loss

Andrea Maldera will also have promotion aspirations for Ukraine in the Nations League this year. A return to form will be required after a devastating World Cup playoff loss against Sweden earlier this year.

They have, however, displayed character in recent friendlies, having gone three without defeat against Albania, Poland, and Denmark. Defensively, they have shown excellent quality in recent internationals, keeping clean sheets in three of their previous four.

Artem Dovbyk and Mykhailo Mudryk have missed out on selection due to injury.

Roman Yaremchuk will lead the line, despite scoring just once in his last ten internationals. Viktor Tsygankov has registered two goal involvements in four appearances for Ajax this season.

Ukraine predicted lineup vs Hungary (4-1-4-1): Trubin; Sarapiy, Zabarnyi, Bondar, Mykolenko; Shaparenko; Tsygankov, Yarmolenko, Sudakov, Zubkov; Yaremchuk

Hungary vs Ukraine Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Total Under 3.5 Goals
  • Odds: 1.24 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: EBEAJ
  • Correct score prediction: Hungary 1-0 Ukraine

Key stats:

  • Under 3.5 goals have been scored in four of Ukraine’s previous five internationals.
  • Fewer than four goals have found the net in three of Hungary’s last four.
  • Neither side could concede more than one goal in three of their latest four games.

Defences could come out on top at the Puskas Arena on Friday, ensuring that under 3.5 goals is a standout selection. Neither team has allowed more than a single goal in three of their last four internationals.

Matches involving Ukraine have seen under 3.5 goals find the net in four of their previous five. This is also a common trend in Hungary's clashes, with fewer than four goals scored in three of their last four internationals.

Hungary vs Ukraine Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Hungary
  • Odds: 2.28 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: BN3AJ

A home victory looks like the standout value selection this week. Ukraine haven’t been able to win in two of their previous four, and they have failed to secure victories in the same number of fixtures in their last five on the road.

Hungary have typically been strong at home, winning four of their most recent seven, including three victories from four this calendar year.

Verdict: Under 3.5 Goals (1.24) — Hungary 1-0 Ukraine