The Nations League returns this week with the Netherlands hoping to maintain their unbeaten record so far when they face Hungary.
Both the Netherlands and Germany have taken four points from two matches in Group A3 so far, with the other teams in the standings being Bosnia and Herzegovina and Hungary.
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Hungary Recent Form
Hungary have had a disappointing start to the 2024/25 Nations League as they began their campaign in September with a humbling 5-0 loss against Germany before drawing 0-0 with Bosnia and Herzegovina.
They've won just one out of their last five competitive games.
Hungary Injury News
Milos Kerkez, Nego Loic and Krisztofer Horvath both had to withdraw from the Hungary squad due to injury this week and have been replaced by Schon Szabolcs, Daniel Gera and Pal Dardai.
Kornel Szucs is in line to make his debut.
Goalkeepers: Dibusz, Szappanos, Toth
Defenders: Balogh, Botka, Dardai, Orban, Szucs, Fiola
Midfielders: Bolla, Kata, Szabolcs, Adam Nagy, Zsolt Nagy, Gera, Schafer, Nikitscher
Forwards: Adam, Csoboth, Gazdag, Dardai, Sallai, Szoboszlai, Varga
Last Hungary Lineup
Here's how Hungary lined up against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
(3-4-2-1): Dibusz; Botka, Orban, Dardai; Bolla, Nikitcher, Schafer, Z. Nagy; Sallai, Szoboszlai; Varga
Netherlands Recent Form
At the European Championships, the Netherlands reached the semi-final stage where they were eventually knocked out by England thanks to a last-gap injury-time winner from Ollie Watkins. They didn't light up the tournament with their performances, but did enough to get through each round until the final four.
They started off their Nations League campaign with a comprehensive 5-2 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina before drawing 2-2 with Germany.
Netherlands Injury News
Teun Koopmeiners' injury woe for the Oranje continues as he had to withdraw from the squad again, having missed the Euros due to injury in the summer. He has been replaced by in-form PSV midfielder Guus Til.
Ian Maatsen and Mats Wieffer have been called up to replace the injured Jerdy Schouten and Jan Paul van Hecke.
Jurrien Timber, Nathan Ake and Wout Weghorst are out injured, but Stefan de Vrij is back in the squad.
Goalkeepers: Flekken, Olij, Verbruggen
Defenders: De Vrij, Geertruida, Dumfries, De Ligt, Frimpong, Hato, Maatsen, Van de Ven, Van Dijk
Midfielders: Til, Gravenberch, Reijnders, Simons, Q. Timber, Wieffer
Forwards: Brobbey, Gakpo, Kluivert, Malen, Zirkzee
Last Netherlands Lineup
Here's how the Netherlands lined up against Germany.
(4-3-3): Verburggen; Dumfries, De Ligt, Van Dijk, Ake; Schouten, Gravenberch, Reijnders; Simons, Gakpo, Brobbey
Hungary - Player To Watch
Dominic Szoboszlai is the only Hungary player that would get into the Dutch team so there is a lot of pressure on his shoulders to create in the final third, while his set-piece deliveries will also be key for the hosts.
Netherlands - Player To Watch
Tijjani Reijnders has been a good performer in an inconsistent Milan team this season and will act as one of the chief creators for the Netherlands. He scored in both his previous Nations League matches.
Hungary vs The Netherlands - Prediction
Hungary came up short badly in terms of quality when they had to play an elite nation recently in Germany as they lost 5-0. The Dutch may not quite be at Germany's level, but they will have more than enough quality to win this one comfortably.
Scoreline prediction - Hungary 1-3 the Netherlands
Hungary vs the Netherlands - Betting Tips
Netherlands to Win and Over 2.5 Goals Scored
- Hungary recently conceded five goals against Germany
- In the Netherlands' last five games, 20 goals have been scored
