Scotland vs Hungary Prediction, Betting Tips & Preview – Euro 2024

Scotland and Hungary will face off in their third and final Group A match at the MHPArena in Stuttgart, on the 23rd of June, at 8pm (GMT). Scotland, under the guidance of Steve Clarke, have displayed a decent defensive setup with the ability to launch quick attacks with key players like captain Andy Robertson at the back, Manchester United’s Scott McTominay in midfield, and John McGinn pressing the attack. On the other side, Hungary, managed by Marco Rossi, utilise a similar system with a squad consisting of centre-back Willi Orban, playmaker Dominik Szoboszlai, and versatile forward Roland Sallai. Hungary topped their group in the qualifiers, with strong defensive performances complemented by quick counterattacks. Keep reading as we delve deeper into how this game might play out. We’ll also provide our top betting tips for this interesting matchup.

Scotland vs Hungary Betting Tips

Hungary has shown consistency throughout the qualifiers and recent matches, having been on a remarkable unbeaten run, showcasing their defensive strength and resilience, coupled with a versatile attack. Meanwhile, Scotland has been on a downturn defensively, conceding 4 goals against both the Netherlands and France, 3 against Norway and England, and 2 against Spain, revealing their defensive flaws. Scotland has also failed to score against high-calibre teams, making it unlikely they will have much luck against Hungary’s robust defence. With Hungary’s consistency and Scotland’s defensive issues, a “draw no bet” on Hungary seems like a smart wager.

Scotland vs Hungary Match Prediction

Hungary should win against Scotland, not only because of their consistency and Scotland’s recent downturn, but also due to Hungary’s superior squad quality. Marco Rossi has many talents at his disposal, most notably Dominik Szoboszlai who will be key in creating scoring opportunities. Hungary’s midfield features Adam Nagy and 20 year old wing-back Milos Kerkez. In comparison, Scotland largely relies on a handful of players, and therefore lacks squad depth. Given Hungary’s stronger squad and current form, they are well-positioned to secure a victory over Scotland.

Scotland vs Hungary Correct Score Tips & Prediction

Scotland has conceded 2 or more goals in most of their recent performances, including against France, the Netherlands, Norway, and Georgia which are ranked 72 in the world. Conversely, Hungary frequently score 2 or more goals, thanks to the creativity of Dominik Szoboszlai and the attacking prowess of Roland Sallai. With Hungary’s ability to find the net and Scotland’s defensive vulnerabilities, we predict a 2-0 scoreline in Hungary’s favour. 

Scotland vs Hungary Over & Under Betting Tips

Hungary are known for their tactical discipline and strong defensive foundation. Given the stakes of the game, if Hungary can secure a 2-0 lead, they will probably adopt a possession-based style to limit Scotland’s opportunities, as they usually do when they have a sizeable advantage. Scotland’s downturn also seems to be affecting their offence, as they failed to score in recent friendlies against Northern Ireland and the Netherlands, suggesting they will face similar challenges against Hungary. With Hungary controlling possession and Scotland’s limited offensive threat, the match is likely to see fewer than 2.5 goals.