Hungary vs Portugal Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (UEFA)
by Alex Lawes ·
Updated
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Hungary have a strong squad, and they appeared to be starting their qualifying campaign well the other day ahead of now welcoming Portugal to Budapest this week.
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Key stats
- Portugal are unbeaten in the previous 14 international matches between these teams (W10 D4). They have won all four encounters in Hungary.
- Hungary are unbeaten in their last four World Cup qualifying matches (W2 D2).
- Portugal have won 17 of their last 20 World Cup qualifying matches (D2 L1).
- Portugal are unbeaten in their last ten World Cup qualifying matches away from home (W8 D2).
- Portugal have kept 13 clean sheets in their last 20 World Cup qualifying matches.
Hungary vs Portugal prediction
Hungary come into this one on the back of an entertaining 2-2 draw against the Republic of Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin in June. The Hungarians were 2-0 up in that game but, after relegation from League A of the UEFA Nations League in March, they were then very disappointingly pegged back by the Irish.
Portugal, in their first game since the tragic death of Diogo Jota, managed to hammer Armenia by five goals to nil in Yerevan the other day, courtesy of braces from Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix, as well as a Joao Cancelo goal. Roberto Martinez’ side won the UEFA Nations League in Germany in the summer.
Hungary will still believe they can get after the Portuguese, with their home advantage, but the visitors do look strong and they are the firm favourites for this one.
Hungary vs Portugal tip: Portugal to win & over 2.5 goals
