Netherlands vs. Hungary: UEFA Nations League Match Preview and Betting Tips
Netherlands
The Netherlands will be looking to continue their impressive recent form when they host Hungary in the UEFA Nations League on November 16, 2024. The Dutch have won their last four matches, including a 4-1 victory over Belgium in their most recent outing. They will be confident of extending their winning run against a Hungary side that has lost three of their last five matches.
The Netherlands are ranked eighth in the FIFA World Rankings, while Hungary is ranked 40th. The Dutch have a strong record against Hungary, winning seven of their nine meetings. Their last meeting was a 3-1 victory for the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League in 2020.
Hungary
Hungary will be hoping to cause an upset when they travel to the Netherlands. The Hungarians have a good record in the UEFA Nations League, winning four of their six matches in the 2020-21 season. They will be confident of getting a result against a Netherlands side that has not been at their best in recent months.
Hungary is led by captain and goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi. The RB Leipzig stopper is one of the best goalkeepers in Europe and will be a key player for Hungary in this match. Other key players for Hungary include midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai and forward Roland Sallai.
Prediction
The Netherlands will be the favorites to win this match, but Hungary has the quality to cause an upset. The Dutch have been in good form in recent months, but they have not always been convincing. Hungary will be hoping to take advantage of any Dutch complacency and get a positive result.
I predict that the Netherlands will win this match 2-1.
