Hungary vs Ireland kick-off, date & TV info
Date Sunday, November 16
Kick-off 2pm
Venue Puskas Arena, Budapest, Hungary
Competition World Cup qualifying
TV RTE2 & Amazon Prime PPV
Hungary and Ireland meet in a decisive World Cup qualifier at the Puskas Arena in Budapest on Sunday when one of the teams will see their hopes of making the finals come to an end.
For Ireland, the equation is simple – they know they must win to keep their qualification hopes alive, most likely by securing a play-off spot, although there is an unlikely scenario where they could still top Group F and reach the finals automatically.
A point is enough for Hungary to clinch a play-off spot, but a win could be enough to see them snatch top spot should group leaders Portugal slip up on home soil against Armenia.
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Hungary vs Ireland betting tips & predictions
Best bet
Both teams to score
2pts 21-20 Coral, Ladbrokes
Player shots
Troy Parrott over 0.5 shots on target
Evs bet365
Longshot
1-1 correct score
6-1 bet365
Hungary vs Ireland preview
There is so much at stake on Sunday, and both Hungary and Ireland know they could end the match having secured an automatic place at next summer’s World Cup, clinched a play-off spot for the finals in March, or been eliminated altogether.
That may suggest that a cagey contest is on the cards but both these sides should go into the game full of confidence.
Hungary have only lost one of their five qualifiers – a 3-2 home defeat to Portugal in September – and they have scored in every game, including twice in a draw with Ireland in Dublin at the start of the group.
Ireland know if they fail to score in Budapest then their World Cup dream will be over, but they will be buoyed by Thursday’s 2-0 victory over Portugal at the Aviva Stadium.
Having also beaten Armenia last month, Ireland have now won back-to-back games, and like Hungary they have a strong scoring record, netting in four of their five qualifiers. Their only blank came in a 1-0 loss away to Portugal.
Both teams also boast a goalscorer in form. Only Cristiano Ronaldo has outscored Hungary’s Barnabas Varga in the group, and the Ferencvaros forward bagged his fourth of the campaign in Thursday’s 1-0 win in Armenia, while Troy Parrott was the hero for Ireland in the win over Portugal, scoring both goals, and at club level this season he has scored 13 times in 14 appearances for AZ Alkmaar.
With both sides in form and boasting proven goalscorers, this crucial contest should feature goals at both ends of the pitch.
In-form Parrott playing with confidence
Parrott enjoyed his best night in an Ireland shirt on Thursday and now has 15 goals for club and country this season.
The 23-year-old has managed eight shots on target in his last six games and Heimir Hallgrimsson is likely to deploy him in a central attacking role once again. He can trouble the opposition goalkeeper at least once.
Hard to separate evenly-matched pair
These two sides drew 2-2 in September’s reverse meeting in Dublin, Ireland coming from two goals down to salvage what could end up being a crucial point.
Seven of the last 14 meetings between these sides, including each of the last three on Hungarian soil, have ended level, so a draw could be on the cards, and give both teams are fancied to score, the 1-1 correct score appeals.
Hungary vs Ireland Bet Builder
Ireland or draw double chance
Hungary may end up settling for a draw if Portugal are running away with things against Armenia, and with Ireland full of confidence following their victory over Cristiano Ronaldo and co, the Boys in Green can pick up a result.
Troy Parrott anytime scorer
Fresh from his brace against Portugal and with plenty of goals under his belt at club level this season. Parrott looks Ireland’s main goal threat and can continue his hot streak at the Puskas Arena.
Liam Scales to be booked
After impressing in an unfamiliar left-wing back role against Ireland, Liam Scales should keep his place for this game. The Celtic ace was booked on Thursday and has six yellow cards at club level this season.
Pays out at 18-1 with bet365
Key stats for Hungary vs Ireland
♦ Hungary have scored in all five of their matches in this qualifying campaign but their only clean sheets have come against Armenia
♦ Ireland go into this game having won back-to-back games under Heimir Hallgrimsson for only the second time
♦ The Boys in Green have scored in seven of their last nine internationals
♦ These two sides played out a 2-2 draw in Dublin in September, when Ireland come back from two goals down
♦ Seven of the 14 previous meetings between these sides have finished all-square
Hungary vs Ireland betting odds
Sign up with bet365 to bet on Hungary vs Ireland in World Cup qualifying. Here are the latest odds for Sunday’s match.
MarketOddsHungary5-6Ireland3-1Draw27-10
Odds correct at time of publishing
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Hungary vs Ireland team news and predicted line-ups
Hungary
Head coach Marco Rossi has reported no fresh fitness concerns and could go with the same team that beat Armenia. Liverpool duo Dominik Szoboszlai and Milos Kerkez, as well as West Brom’s Callum Styles, are among the familiar names in the Hungary squad.
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Dibusz; Nego, Orban, Szalai, Kerkez; Schafer, Styles, Szoboszlai; Bolla, Varga, Sallai
Ireland
Ryan Manning and Jayson Molumby are available again after suspension but Hallgrimsson may be reluctant to make changes. Callum O’Dowda, who plays his club football in Hungary with Ferencvaros, is one of several Irish players missing from the squad due to injury.
Predicted line-up (5-3-2): Kelleher; Coleman, Collins, O’Shea, O’Brien, Scales; Azaz, Taylor, Cullen; Ogbene, Parrott
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FAQs for Hungary vs Ireland
When is Hungary vs Ireland in World Cup qualifying?
This crucial Group F clash kicks off at 2pm on Sunday, November 16.
Where is Hungary vs Ireland being played?
Sunday’s game will take place at the Puskas Arena in Budapest.
Where can I watch Hungary vs Ireland?
Hungary vs Ireland is available to watch on Amazon Prime PPV.
What is the match betting for Hungary vs Ireland?
Hungary are 5-6 to win the match with Ireland priced at 3-1 and the draw 27-10.
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