The Matchday 5 clash in the Nations League between the Netherlands and Hungary in Group 3 of League A will take place on November 16 at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam. Netherlands vs. Hungary: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Jesus Gil Manzano (Spain)
Matches – 12 (International matches, 2023/24–2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 48;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 17%.
Predicted lineups for Netherlands vs. Hungary
Netherlands (4-3-3): Bart Verbruggen – Denzel Dumfries, Stefan de Vrij, Virgil van Dijk, Jurrien Timber – Frenkie de Jong, Ryan Gravenberch, Tijjani Reijnders – Donyell Malen, Joshua Zirkzee, Cody Gakpo.
Hungary (3-4-3): Denes Dibusz – Endre Botka, Willi Orban, Marton Dardai – Zsolt Nagy, Andras Schafer, Tamas Nikhajer, Bendeguz Bolla – Dominik Szoboszlai, Roland Sallai, Barnabas Varga.
Netherlands
Ronald Koeman's side lost 0-1 away to Germany in the last round. As a result, the Netherlands failed to win for the third consecutive time in the Nations League (2 draws, 1 loss) for only the second time in their history in this competition. The team has five points, placing them second in the group. A victory over Hungary will secure their spot in the quarter-finals of this tournament.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 7 of their last 8 home matches in the Nations League (4 wins, 3 draws).
- The Netherlands have scored at least twice in 90 minutes in 7 of their last 8 home games in the Nations League.
- The Netherlands have conceded at least two goals in regular time in 6 of their last 7 home matches in this tournament.
Hungary
Marco Rossi's side won 2-0 away to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the last round. As a result, Hungary ended their four-match winless streak in the Nations League (2 draws, 2 losses). Moreover, with five points, they are now level with the Netherlands in the standings, and a victory over them will guarantee a top-2 finish and a place in the quarter-finals of this tournament.
Defender Attila Fiola will miss the game due to suspension.
- The team has won in regular time in 3 of their last 4 away matches in the Nations League.
- At least one opponent failed to score in 90 minutes in 7 of Hungary's last 8 away matches in this tournament.
- No more than two goals have been scored in regular time in 5 of Hungary's last 6 Nations League matches.
Netherlands vs. Hungary: Match Prediction
The Dutch feel comfortable at home and often achieve positive results, but lately, they have rarely won convincingly. In their last ten home Nations League matches, the team won five times in 90 minutes, and only twice was the margin of victory greater than one goal in favor of the Netherlands.
Hungary has established themselves firmly in League A, and although they have not yet achieved significant success in the elite division, they can challenge any opponent, even away. In their last 11 away matches in this tournament, the team has lost only four times in regular time, and only once did they suffer a defeat by more than one goal.
I believe Hungary will once again provide strong competition against a formidable opponent. My prediction: Hungary with a handicap (+1.5)