Netherlands vs Hungary Preview
- Competition: UEFA Nations League.
- Date: Saturday, November 16.
- Time: 8:45 PM GMT.
- Venue: Johan Cruyff Arena.
Netherlands vs Hungary will be the fifth game for both teams in League A Group 3 of the ongoing UEFA Nations League cycle on November 16.
The hosts will enter this contest on the back of a stuttering run of form. They have managed to secure just one win in their last five matches across competitions. In that time, Oranje have managed two wins and fallen to two defeats. Their last match was a 1-0 defeat against Germany, who extended their lead at the top of the group to five points. Now, the Dutch will look to make the most of these two games and secure qualification.
The visitors, on the other hand, will enter this contest on the back of a slightly better run of form than their hosts. They have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five matches across competitions. Unbeaten in their last three games, the Hungarians will look to make a statement against the Netherlands. They secured a hard-fought 2-0 win away in Bosnia & Herzegovina and will look to repeat the feat with another good result.
On that note, let’s take a look at the team news coming out of both camps.
Netherlands National Football Team News
Manager Ronald Koeman will take a largely unchanged squad into this international break as compared to the one last time around. Most of the players that travelled and featured in their two games in the last break will be expected to do the same. The only notable absentee will be Manchester City’s Nathan Ake, who has withdrawn from the squad.
Hungary National Football Team News
Having won 2-0 away in Bosnia last time around, manager Marco Rossi will look to extend his team’s unbeaten run to four games. He fielded a strong lineup in his preferred 3-4-3 formation with Dominik Szboszlai captaining the side. The Liverpool midfielder will do the same in the next match, while the rest of the XI will also remain unchanged around him.
Predicted Lineups
Netherlands National Football Team News (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Bart Verbruggen.
Defenders: Denzel Dumfries, Virgil van Dijk (C), Micky van de Ven, Jorrel Hato.
Midfielders: Ryan Gravenberch, Tijjani Reijnders, Quinten Timber.
Forwards: Xavi Simons, Brian Brobbey, Cody Gakpo.
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Hungary National Football Team News (3-4-3)
Goalkeeper: Denes Dibusz.
Defenders: Endre Botka, Willi Orban, Attila Fiola.
Midfielders: Bendeguz Bolla, Tamas Nikitscher, Andras Schafer, Zsolt Nagy.
Forwards: Roland Sallai, Barnabas Varga, Dominik Szoboszlai (C).
Netherlands vs Hungary Head-to-Head Record
These two nations have met six times in their entire history, with the Netherlands dominant in their matches against Hungary. In their last five matches, the Dutch have recorded four wins, with the two teams playing out one draw.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 12/10/24 | Hungary 1-1 Netherlands | UEFA Nations League |
| 12/10/13 | Netherlands 8-1 Hungary | World Cup Qualifiers |
| 12/09/12 | Hungary 1-4 Netherlands | World Cup Qualifiers |
| 30/03/11 | Netherlands 5-3 Hungary | Euro Qualifiers |
| 26/03/11 | Hungary 0-4 Netherlands | Euro Qualifiers |
Key Players to Watch
Tijjani Reijnders (Netherlands)
The AC Milan midfielder has been in strong form this season and has contributed with three goals in four UEFA Nations League appearances. With two goals and one assist already to his name, it is clear the Dutch team relies on Reijnders to produce the goods in key moments. His late runs from midfield and the ability to score goals will be key.
Dominik Szoboszlai (Hungary)
The Liverpool midfielder has chipped-in with two goal contributions so far in the Nations League cycle and will again be important. He is also Hungary’s top player at the tournament so far in terms of ratings and will look to retain his spot ahead of his teammates with another good performance. Able to carry the ball forward and also pick out key passes, Szoboszlai’s influence will be important for Hungary.
Netherlands vs Hungary Prediction
Going by results in the past as well as the two teams’ recent form, the Netherlands are favourites to win this upcoming match. Playing at home will also give them a boost and will help them secure a win, although Hungary getting on the scoresheet seems possible as well.
Prediction: Netherlands 3-1 Hungary
Where to watch Netherlands vs Hungary live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| UK | ITV |
| USA | Fox Sports USA English |
| India | SonyLIV |
| Netherlands | NOS/Ziggo Sport |
| Hungary | MTVA Hungary |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is Netherlands vs Hungary?
A. Netherlands will host Hungary on November 16 at the Johan Cruyff Arena at 8:45 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch Netherlands vs Hungary for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Netherlands vs Hungary?
A. Netherlands 3-1 Hungary.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for Netherlands vs Hungary?
A. The Netherlands have won four of the last five meetings, with the other game ending in a draw.