Hungary – Portugal : Preview & Prediction
And it is already the entry in the running of the title holder! Five years earlier, Portugal managed to afford their first major coronation at Euro 2016. Despite a third place in the pool, Fernando Santos’ team had qualified, to then beat Croatia and Poland. , Wales then France in the final. To top it off, the Lusitanian selection won the first edition of the League of Nations in 2019. It can therefore have great ambitions for this European competition. To qualify, however, the task was not so easy for Cristiano Ronaldo and his gang. They had to settle for second place, behind Ukraine. They only finished with three small points ahead of Serbia.
But that was still enough to avoid the roadblocks and impatiently await the draw. And Portugal was certainly not disappointed! The Portuguese players are in the pool of death for this Euro 2020. They will find Hungary, Germany and France, to try to qualify for the knockout stages. Having failed to keep their title in the Nations League, after having been taken out from the pools by France, Portugal will try to do better in this European competition. And we must not miss his entry into the running! Fernando Santos’ men move on the lawn of Budapest, to challenge Hungary. And they’re definitely the most affordable team in this bunch. They will therefore aim for nothing other than success, before finding Germany and France.
Portugal will have the means to get by with a first victory in this competition. Fernando Santos’ squad is even more competitive than in 2016. Despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s 36 years, the five-time Ballon d’Or continues to chain goals with Juventus. He will always be one of the best players in this Euro 2020. And he will be very well supported! With Ruben Dias, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva or even André Silva, Fernando Santos has several elements in great shape. During the preparation, Portugal hooked Spain (0-0), before easily beating Israel (4-0). He therefore arrives in full confidence for this trip to Hungary. An ideal situation when entering this competition.
His opponent of the day had to work to join Euro 2020. Hungary finished only in fourth place in their group in the qualifiers, behind Croatia, Wales and Slovakia. During the play-offs, the Hungarian players beat Bulgaria (3-1), then Iceland (2-1), in the very last minutes. They were able to count on the decisive goal of their star, Dominik Szobozlai, to see the final phase of this Euro 2020. The latter, however, had to withdraw from the competition, and it is a hell of a blow for the men of Marco Rossi . Admittedly, they managed to climb to Division A of the Nations League and took seven points in three days during the qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup. Hungarian players, however, seem significantly inferior to the title holders of this competition.
Portugal are the title holders of the Euro.
Portugal also won the first edition of the League of Nations.
Portugal was satisfied with the second place in their group, during the qualifiers.
Portugal can count on an even more competitive squad than in 2016.
Fernando Santos has been at the helm of Portugal since 2014.
Despite his 36 years, Cristiano Ronaldo is still in great shape before the Euro.
Portugal have not lost for six matches.
In the same group as Germany and France, Portugal are aiming for nothing more than a victory against Hungary.
Hungary finished only in fourth place in their group, during the qualifiers.
Hungary beat Bulgaria (3-1) and Iceland (2-1) in the play-offs.
Hungary has moved up to Division A of the League of Nations.
Hungary have not lost since eleven meetings.
Hungary will play at home for this first match, in Budapest.
Dominik Szoboszlai, the star of Hungary, is forfeited this Euro 2020.
Hungary have lost seven of their last eight encounters to Portugal.
Hungary were unlucky in the draw. Marco Rossi’s team are in the pool of death, with Portugal, Germany and France. She should therefore not take many points during this group stage. For their first meeting, the Hungarians welcome Portugal. And the title holder of the Euro will not intend to let slip the slightest point, before returning to Germany for its second match. Supported by a very good team, the selection
Hungary – Portugal : Betting Tips
Portugal – Win Odds: 1.65
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
