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Kick-off: 7 September @ 19:45 CET
Venue: Windsor Park (Belfast, Northern Ireland)
Past meetings
Hungary v Northern Ireland 1-2 (Euro 2021 qualifier)
Northern Ireland v Hungary 0-2 (International friendly)
Northern Ireland v Hungary 0-1 (International friendly)
Northern Ireland v Hungary 1-2 (1990 World Cup qualifier)
Hungary v Northern Ireland 1-0 (1990 World Cup qualifier)
Northern Ireland
Last 5 matches:
Scotland v Northern Ireland 1-0 (International friendly)
Northern Ireland v Finland 1-0 (Euro 2021 qualifier)
Northern Ireland v Qatar 1-1 (International friendly)
Northern Ireland v Romania 0-0 (Euro 2021 qualifier)
Faroe Islands v Northern Ireland 1-3 (Euro 2021 qualifier)
Team News:
Kyle Lafferty (44/15) scored the final goal in the 3-1 win over Northern Ireland before admitting the lack of match sharpness and possibility of being suspended for the Hungary game had hindered his performance.
The Norwich City striker will continue up front, whereas Michael McGovern (5/0) has now established himself as a first choice keeper for the country, taking over from Roy Carroll (41/0).
Jamie Ward and Ben Reeves both withdrew from the squad through injury, but Chris Brunt and Steven Davis shook off problems to start against Faroe Islands.
Players to watch: Kyle Lafferty, Chris Brunt.
Probable starting line-up (4-2-3-1): McGovern – McLaughlin, McAuley, Evans, Brunt – Davis, Baird – McGinn, Norwood, Dallas – Lafferty.
Hungary
Last 5 matches:
Hungary v Russia 1-2 (International friendly)
Hungary v Greece 0-0 (Euro 2021 qualifier)
Hungary v Lithuania 4-0 (International friendly)
Finland v Hungary 0-1 (Euro 2021 qualifier)
Romania v Hungary 0-0 (Euro 2021 qualifier)
Team News:
Just as we have predicted, Hungary played out a goalless draw with Romania on the road, and thus all but secured a play-off berth, although they now hope to beat Northern Ireland and edge closer to automatic qualifying berth.
Coach Bernd Storck will have key player Zoltan Gera (82/24) back to the side after he missed the clash in Bucharest through suspension, but starting defender Ronald Juhasz (88/6) suffered an injury in said match and is now out of contention.
He will be replaced by Richard Guzmics (8/0), whereas QPR midfielder Daniel Tozser (30/1) misses out having picked up the third yellow card of the campaign. Uncapped midfielder David Markvart has been added to the squad.
Players to watch: Balasz Dzsudzsak, Zoltan Gera.
Probable starting line-up (4-2-3-1): Kiraly – Fiola, Guzmics, Kadar, Leandro – Elek, Nagy – Stieber, Gera, Dzsudzsak – Nikolic.
Northern Ireland v Hungary betting odds & tips
*With Hungary keeping four straight clean sheets and the stakes high in Belfast, you should know that under 2.5 goals is 1.50 (1/2).
*Northern Ireland would secure automatic qualifying berth by winning this match and they are 2.70 (17/10) to claim maximum points.
*With the two sides pretty evenly matched and unlikely to risk too much, draw does seem the most likely outcome and it is available at 3.20 (11/5).
Enhanced Prices
*Northern Ireland to Win & Both Teams to Score was 9/2 now 6/1
*Rep. of Ireland, Northern Ireland & Scotland to Score was 6/4 now 2/1
You can get the special prices here.
