Netherlands vs Hungary Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Netherlands were pegged back in their hunt for quarter-final qualification last month due to a defeat against Hungary and they now have the reverse fixture in Amsterdam.
Kick-off date/time: Saturday 16th November, 2024: UK – 7:45pm / US ET – 2:45pm / US PT – 11:45am
How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – FOX Sports
How to watch online: UK – Cannot be streamed / US – FOX Sports streaming platforms
Netherlands Preview: Oranje on the run
Ronald Koeman managed to lead the Netherlands to the semi-finals of UEFA EURO 2024 with an impressive set of performances and results before eventually losing to England by two goals to one at the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund.
Oranje come into this one on the back of a 1-0 defeat to Germany which came a few days after a draw with their upcoming opponents Hungary in Budapest, leaving qualification for the quarter-finals in the balance.
Hungary Preview: The difficult Hungarians
Hungary have been a thorn in the side of many major European teams in the last half a decade or so but they were underwhelming at UEFA EURO 2024 this summer, heading out in the group stages despite defeating Scotland in their final group game.
The Hungarians’ draw with the Netherlands during the October international break was followed by an impressive 2-0 defeat of Bosnia-Herzegovina in Sarajevo a few days later with a brace from Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai.
Netherlands Team News: Fitness issues
Key players such as Nathan Ake, Lutsharel Geetruida, Micky van de Ven and Ian Maatsen were in the preliminary squad but they have not been picked in the squad for a variety of reasons.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Dumfries, De Vrij, Van Dijk, Hato; Gravenberch, Timber; Simons, Reijnders, Gakpo; Brobbey
UNAVAILABLE: Van de Ven (Injured), Ake (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
Hungary Team News: Fully fit
Hungary have a fully fit and available squad for this weekend’s clash with the Netherlands with no injury concerns or suspension issues so they can name their strongest eleven.
PREDICTED XI (3-4-3): Dibusz; Botka, Orban, Fiola; Bolla, Nikitscher, Schafer, Nagy; Sallai, Varga, Szoboszlai
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
Netherlands vs Hungary Prediction
Ronald Koeman has been able to get the Netherlands perhaps playing at a level above their capabilities but they have still found it tough against some middling sides such as Greece in UEFA EURO 2024 qualification and Hungary in this campaign. The Hungarians will be rigid and difficult to play against with Marco Rossi’s relationist style of football but the Dutch remain favourites in what could end up being quite a fun watch for the neutral.
Netherlands vs Hungary Tip: Netherlands to win & over 2.5 goals
