Hungary will take on Portugal on Tuesday, 9 September, with both teams looking to build on positive starts to their campaigns.
Portugal kicked things off with a 5-0 win away against Armenia, while Hungary walked away with a point from their away clash with the Republic of Ireland.
As part of this week's round of World Cup qualifying betting tips, check out our Hungary vs Portugal prediction below.
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Hungary vs Portugal prediction: The visitors to come out on top
Key Stats
- Portugal have now won 11 qualifying matches in a row under Roberto Martinez.
- Hungary have won just one of their last seven matches.
- Cristiano Ronaldo has scored seven goals in his last seven appearances for Portugal.
Correct score prediction: Hungary 0-2 Portugal
Portugal are flying at the moment, and their UEFA Nations League triumph has seemingly only made them more confident and assured in what they are doing. While this looks like a banana skin on paper, Hungary's form is pretty sketchy and Portugal have too much experience in their ranks.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts start as the underdogs
- HOME: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
- DRAW: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- AWAY: 1/2 (1.50) – 66.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Hungary vs Portugal odds are slightly surprising in that a win for Portugal has been priced longer than expected at 1/2. Ladbrokes have given the visitors a 66.7% chance of winning the match, while Hungary have been given an 18.2% chance of picking up a memorable three points.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Portuguese dominance
These two teams have met on four separate occasions over the past decade, and Hungary haven't won any of them. Portugal have won three and drawn one, with the most recent clash coming during the European Championships in 2021. On that occasion, Portugal ran out as 3-0 winners during the group stages of the tournament.
Euro 2021 15/06/21
Hungary
Portugal
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 03/09/17
Hungary
Portugal
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 25/03/17
Portugal
Hungary
Euro 2016 22/06/16
Hungary
Portugal
Hungary preview: One change
Hungary are only expected to make one change to the team that started against Ireland at the weekend. Roland Sallai was sent off at the beginning of the second half and will therefore miss this one through suspension. Sallai's sending off was a particularly frustrating one as Hungary were cruising towards a win at the point he saw red.
Predicted lineup: Dibusz (GK), Nego, Orban, Szalai, Kerkez, Styles, Bolla, A.Toth, Szoboszlai, B.Toth, Vargas
Last five matches
- Ireland 2-2 Hungary
- Azerbaijan 1-2 Hungary
- Hungary 0-2 Sweden
- Hungary 0-3 Sweden
- Sweden 3-1 Hungary
Portugal preview: Bernardo to come back in?
Roberto Martinez could recall Bernardo Silva to the starting XI on Tuesday night after the Man City captain was dropped for Pedro Neto against Armenia. One man who definitely won't be rotated is Cristiano Ronaldo after his brace at the weekend. The 40-year-old is now just 58 goals away from hitting the 1,000-goal marker for his career.
Predicted lineup: Costa (GK), Cancelo, Dias, Inacio, Mendes, Neves, Vitinha, Fernandes, Silva, Ronaldo, Felix
Last five matches
- Armenia 0-5 Portugal
- Portugal 2-2 Spain
- Germany 1-2 Portugal
- Portugal 3-2 Denmark
- Denmark 1-0 Portugal
Player to watch: Joao Felix
Much has been made about Joao Felix's decision to leave European football for Al Nassr, but the former Atletico Madrid man was electric in Portugal's win over Armenia at the weekend. That performance should ensure he keeps his place in the starting XI for this one. His move to Al Nassr could end up having benefits for the national team, as it will allow his relationship and understanding with Ronaldo to grow.