The Republic of Ireland is set to face Hungary in a friendly match at the Aviva Stadium on June 4, 2024.
This game serves as a preparation fixture for Hungary ahead of the upcoming Euro 2024, while Ireland aims to rebuild under new management following their failed qualification campaign.
Team Form and Recent Performance
Republic of Ireland
The Republic of Ireland has struggled in recent times, failing to qualify for Euro 2024 after finishing fourth in their group.
They accumulated only six points from eight matches, which led to the departure of manager Stephen Kenny.
John O'Shea has since taken over, but his initial matches against Belgium and Switzerland were disappointing, with the team failing to score in either game.
Ireland's recent form in all competitions reads LWLDDL, highlighting their inconsistency and difficulty in securing wins.
Hungary
Hungary, on the other hand, has been in excellent form, remaining unbeaten in their last 14 matches across all competitions.
They secured their place in Euro 2024 with a dominant qualifying campaign, finishing top of Group G with 18 points from eight games. Hungary's recent friendly form is strong, showing a record of two wins.
They will be looking to extend their unbeaten streak and carry positive momentum into the European Championship.
Team News and Lineups
Republic of Ireland
Ireland will be missing several key players due to injuries and personal reasons.
Nathan Collins, Chiedozie Ogbene, Gavin Bazunu, Evan Ferguson, and John Egan are all unavailable.
This opens opportunities for players like Jake O'Brien, who is set to make his senior debut.
Probable Starting XI
Kelleher; Coleman, Omobamidele, O'Shea, O'Brien, Stevens; Szmodics, Knight, Cullen, Johnston; Idah
Hungary
Hungary will approach this match with a fully fit squad. Manager Marco Rossi is likely to rotate his team to keep players fresh ahead of the Euro 2024.
Key players like captain Dominik Szoboszlai and Barnabas Varga, who were top scorers in the qualifiers, are expected to feature prominently.
Probable Starting XI
Gulacsi; Balogh, Lang, Szalai; Nego, Nagy, Schafer, Kerkez; Sallai, Szoboszlai; Varga
Prediction
Given their recent form and the strength of their squad, Hungary is favoured to win this encounter.
The Republic of Ireland has struggled offensively, failing to score in three of their last four games.
In contrast, Hungary has been prolific, netting 16 goals in their Euro qualifiers. Our prediction for this match is a 2-0 victory for Hungary.
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