Hungary vs Ireland Prediction & Betting Tips (16 November)

Hungary ultimately only lost one small match in these qualifiers, at home against Portugal in September 2-3. A draw that evening, and the ranking would be very controversial today. Currently 2nd with 8 points thanks to their 0-1 victory in Armenia in the week, the Hungarians can still claim 1st place in the event of an Armenian exploit in Portugal. The best for Hungary would be to win today, which would ensure it will play in the play-offs next March. Opposite, we find Ireland, on the verge of elimination on Thursday evening for the reception of Portugal, but in the end, the miracle took place with a 2-0 victory, and the Irish believe more than ever in their lucky star to reverse the situation in this group and finally finish second ahead of Hungary.

No calculations to make for Ireland today, an imperative victory to obtain their ticket for the play-offs next March. As a reminder, the visiting selection had a bad start to these qualifiers with a share of points during J1 against Hungary at home 2-2 and two defeats against Armenia 2-1 and Portugal 1-0. This defeat in Armenia could ultimately prove more than bitter. 

For Hungary, starting on the bars in October, Balazs Toth is injured and was unable to make the selection. This is the only major absence to report on the Hungarian side. Author of 3 goals in these qualifiers before the match in Armenia, striker Varga (Ferencvaros, 9 goals in the league this season) piled up his fourth goal Thursday evening on an assist from the excellent Dominik Szoboszlai (60 goals, 17 goals), his 3rd already in this qualifying campaign. Winger Sallai (Galatasaray, 63 caps, 15 goals), midfielder Callum Styles (West Bromwich, 29 sel), Nagy (Puskas Academy, 35 sel), Négo (Le Havre, 47 caps) and Willy Orban (Leipzig, 63 sel), author of a very good score against Armenia, are all operational and all played during the week in Armenia. from this Irish selection, note the defections of defenders O'Dowda (Ferencvaros, 32 caps) and Doherty (Wolverhampton, 53 caps) and striker Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich, 11 caps).

Rémois John Patrick (1 cap) and Strasbourg Andrew Omobamidele (10 caps) were not called up. Initially called up, the midfielder Sykes (Bristol City, 7 selection) and especially the serious Evan Ferguson (AS Roma, 3 goals in these qualifiers) were finally forced to withdraw. Finally, offensively, the coach turned to Troy Parrott (Alkmaar, 32 selections, 7 goals), decisive with Alkmaar and he was right since the latter came out of his box against Portugal by scoring a double in the first period. Note the returns from suspension of defender Ryan Manning (Southampton, 21 sel) and midfielder Jayson Molumby (West Brom, 31 sel). 

• Summary: Hungary is going head to head with Ireland starting on 16 Nov 2025 at 14:00 UTC at Ferenc Puskás Stadium stadium, Budapest city, Hungary. The match is a part of the World Cup Qual. UEFA F .
• Referee: Espen Eskas
• Hungary Feedinco Rating: 6.96
• Ireland Feedinco Rating: 6.99