Hungary will host Germany in their final UEFA Nations League group-stage encounter at the Puskás Arena tonight. Germany, having secured the top spot in Group A3 with a dominant 7-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina, will aim to conclude their campaign with a flourish.
Hungary, currently third, seek to bounce back from a heavy 4-0 defeat to Netherlands, focusing on their defensive solidity ahead of relegation play-offs.
Both sides are expected to shuffle their squads, with Germany likely to rest key players due to their confirmed quarter-final spot.
Hungary, under Marco Rossi, will look to rally their forces after recent setbacks and take advantage of their home ground.
Hungary Team News
Marco Rossi’s Hungary will be buoyed by the return of Attila Fiola, who is back from suspension and likely to slot into the defence. Zsolt Nagy is expected to feature on the left, while Endre Botka may edge out Loic Nego at right wing-back. However, the absence of Milos Kerkez due to a knee injury leaves the backline needing stability against Germany’s potent attack.
The midfield will likely see Andras Schafer and Adam Nagy, aiming to provide creativity and shield the defence. Dominik Szoboszlai, Hungary’s standout player, will operate in a more advanced role, hoping to exploit any gaps in the German rearguard.
Up front, Barnabas Varga is tipped to lead the attack, supported by Szoboszlai and Krisztofer Csoboth.
Hungary Predicted Lineup
Dibusz; Fiola, Orban, Dardai; Bolla, A. Nagy, Schafer, Z. Nagy; Szoboszlai, Csoboth; Varga
Germany Team News
Julian Nagelsmann’s Germany side will feature several changes. Joshua Kimmich, nursing an ankle issue, is expected to sit out, allowing Benjamin Henrichs to slot into midfield.
Nico Schlotterbeck returns from suspension to partner Robin Koch in central defence, with Robin Gosens operating on the left flank.
Further up, Germany may deploy Leroy Sané, Serge Gnabry, and Julian Brandt to provide attacking impetus, with Tim Kleindienst leading the line after his brace against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Alexander Nubel could feature in goal, as Nagelsmann rotates his squad to manage player workloads.
Germany Predicted Lineup
Nubel; Henrichs, Koch, Schlotterbeck, Gosens; Andrich, Nmecha; Gnabry, Brandt, Sane; Kleindienst
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