Germany vs Hungary Preview, Prediction, Lineups and Team News | Euro 2024

Preview

• Tournament: Euro 2024
• Date: Wednesday, June 18
• Kick-off Time: 05:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Mercedes-Benz-Arena, Germany

Germany national football team will test their mettle in their second game of the Euro 2024 campaign when they take on the Hungary national football team in their second Group A game at the Mercedes-Benz-Arena. Germany are dubbed as the favorite to top this group.

Germany national football team will aim for a positive outcome on Wednesday after they recorded the biggest opening win when they thrashed Scotland by a 5-1 scoreline in their last game. Julian Nagelsmann’s side have made an excellent start to the campaign and could secure their passage to the knockout stage with another win against third-placed Hungary. They will walk in as one of the favorites in this competition as they bring a mix of youth and experience into the squad.

Meanwhile, the Hungary national football team succumbed to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Switzerland last week. Despite finishing top of their Euro 2024 qualifying group and going 14 games unbeaten between November 2022 and March 2024, they are now fighting for their spot in the next round of the competition. But they have a strong record against Germany with 13 wins against Die Nationalmannschaft.

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Germany vs Hungary Team News

Germany national football team news

Julian Nagelsmann has a strong side, with the likes of World Cup veterans Manuel Neuer and Toni Kroos all returning for the second game of the campaign. The Germans has no further injury concerns after their last win against Scotland.

Hungary national football team news

Hungary, on the other hand, will be without Loic Nego and Callum Styles due to their unspecified injury concerns. Captain Dominik Szoboszlai will aim for his 44th cap on Wednesday night.

Predicted Lineups

Germany national football team Predicted lineup:

Neuer; Kimmich, Tah, Rudiger, Mittelstadt; Andrich, Kroos; Musiala, Gundogan, Wirtz; Havertz

Hungary national football team Predicted lineup:

Gulacsi; Orban, Lang, Szalai; Bolla, Nagy, Schafer, Kerkez; Sallai, Szoboszlai; Varga

Head-to-Head

The two sides have faced off 37 times in the past, with the German national football team securing 13 wins whereas Hungary managed one less win at 12. The other 12 games ended in a draw between both sides.

Last five results:

Germany 0-1 Hungary – UEFA Nations League – September 23, 2022
Hungary 1-1 Germany – UEFA Nations League – June 11, 2022
Germany 2-2 Hungary – UEFA European Championship – June 23, 2021
Germany 2-0 Hungary – International Friendly – June 04, 2016
Hungary 0-3 Germany – International Friendly – May 29, 2010

Key Players to Watch out for

Toni Kroos

The Real Madrid midfielder is one of the first names on the German national football team sheet. He won the La Liga and Champions League in the recently concluded season with Los Blancos. The veteran who completed 99% of his passes against Scotland will hang up his boots at the end of the Euro 2024 campaign. His impact for the German national side was seen in the opening game of the tournament.

Dominik Szoboszlai 

The Liverpool midfielder and national team captain is one of the youngest players on Hungary’s teamsheet with over 44 caps to his name. But Szoboszlai witnessed a substandard performance against Switzerland in their opening game and cut a frustrated figure before assisting Roland Varga’s goal with a cross in the box.

Germany vs Hungary Prediction

Germany national football team have had a sensational star in the European Championships this summer. Julian Nagelsmann’s are coming off a thumping 5-1 win over Scotland in their opening game of the tournament. As the host nation, Germany did not participate in the qualification process.

Hungary national football team, meanwhile, looks like a stronger side despite struggling in their opening game of the Euro 2024 campaign. They lost 3-1 to an impressive Switzerland team which is their second loss in the last three games. They are set to enter the Euro 2024 in strong form as they have secured only two defeats in their last 17 matches in all competitions.

Predicted Score: Germany 2-0 Hungary 

Where to Watch Germany vs Hungary Live?

Q. Where to watch Germany vs Hungary live in India?

The Germany vs Hungary game will be televised on Sony Network/SonyLiv.

Q. Where to watch Germany vs Hungary live game in UK?

The game between Germany and Hungary will be live on Channel 4 in UK.

Q. Where to watch Germany vs Hungary in USA?

The match between Germany and Hungary will be available on FOX Sports.

Q. Where to watch the Germany vs Hungary game in Germany?

The Germany vs Hungary will be live across RTL Germany, and ZDF for Germany fans.

Q. Where to watch Germany vs Hungary live in Hungary?

The Germany vs Hungary game will be available on MTVA Hungary for Hungary fans.

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