Hungary and Portugal return to action during the FIFA World Cup qualifications 2026 when they compete on Tuesday in Puskas Arena. It will be the first meeting between the two teams since June 2021, when Portugal won a 3-0 victory in its group of groups of the European Championship.
Hungary was left in the red face at the opening of group F on Saturday when they played a 2-2 draw with the Republic of Ireland after abandoning a two-way lead at the Aviva stadium.
Before that, Marco Rossi’s men succeeded in their five consecutive game race without a victory on June 10 when they preceded Azerbaijan 2-1 in a friendly match in Bona Dea Arena.
The next for Hungary is the challenge of an opposing team which they have not managed to take over in one of their last 14 attempts since December 1926.
Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo fell in the years on Saturday when he inspired twice to inspire Portugal to a 5-0 victory against Armenia during the opening of group F at the Vazgen Sargsyan republican stadium.
Roberto Martinez’s men won four victories on trotting in all competitions, a race that enabled them to win the title of the UEFA Nations 2024-25 after a shooting victory in Spain in the final in June.
While Portugal has not yet won the FIFA World Cup, they are considering a seventh successive appearance in the tournament, a race that dates back to 1998.
Hungary vs Portugal in head and key numbers
- Portugal was imperative in the history of this match, after winning 10 victories and four draws from their 14 previous games.
- Hungary has failed to win its last five competition games, losing three and picking up two draws since a 2-0 victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina in October 2024.
- Portugal has lost only one of their last 11 games in all competitions while winning eight victories and two draws since September 2024.
- Hungary is on a series of five consecutive games at home without a victory, losing twice and claiming three draws since the 3-0 victory in June against Israel.
Hungary vs Portugal prediction
While Hungary will seek to bounce back from their disappointing result on the day of opening, the next time is the severe challenge on one side of Invainu Portugal in their 14 previous games.
Given the gulf in class and the quality between the two nations, we support Martinez’s men to secure the three points at Puskas Arena.
Prediction: Hungary 1-3 Portugal
Hungarian vs Portugal Paris advice
Tip 1: Result – Portugal to win
Tip 2: more than 2.5 goals – Yes (there have been at least three goals scored in four of the last five meetings between the two teams)
TIP 3: Over 4.5 cards – No (there have also been less than five reservations in eight of their last nine meetings)
Edited by Peter P
