World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Hungary vs Portugal

Hungary host Portugal in this World Cup qualifying game at Puskas Arena, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 9 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Expect Goals as Hungary Take on Portugal

Hungary and Portugal look likely to play out a high-scoring encounter, with Over 2.5 looking like a sound wager on the Total Goals market. You can get a price of -139 for this outcome which looks worth snapping up.

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Teams’ Last H2H Saw 3-0 Portugal Win

Hungary drew on the road in their last game. A 2-2 World Cup qualifying scoreline was played out against Ireland at Aviva Stadium. The Magyars recorded just 38% possession and had five shots on target, while Barnabas Varga and Roland Sallai scored one goal each.

Portugal got a World Cup qualifying win in their previous game. It was on their travels where Armenia were beaten 5-0 at Republican Stadium - Vazgen Sargsyan. Roberto Martinez's men enjoyed 62% possession and had ten shots on goal, while Joao Felix and Cristiano Ronaldo both found the net twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Portugal had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Puskas Arena, a 3-0 Euro 2024 away win was recorded over Hungary.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Portugal	1	1	0	0	5	0	5	5:0	3
2	Hungary	1	0	1	0	2	2	0	2:2	1

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Hungary – Last 10 Competitive Games

2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts. Hungary have had 40.6% possession and 4.3 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.9 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 3.7 corners.

Dominik Szoboszlai leads the way with 3 goals, Roland Sallai has 2, with Barnabas Varga and two others on 1. Zsolt Nagy has the most assists with 2, while goalkeepers Denes Dibusz and Peter Gulacsi have recorded 3 clean sheets between them.

Portugal – Last 10 Competitive Games

Portugal have won 7, lost 1 and drawn 2, averaging 6.1 shots on goal, 15.9 attempts and 3.0 goals. Roberto Martinez's team average 56.4% possession, 6.3 corners awarded and 4.7 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 11.1 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

Cristiano Ronaldo is top of the team’s scoring charts with 9, Joao Felix has 3, with Trincao and Bruno Fernandes both on 2. Nuno Mendes has managed 4 assists in the last 10 games, while Diogo Costa has 2 clean sheets to his name.

Hungary vs Portugal Prediction & Betting Tips

Take on Hungary vs Portugal with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, corners market insight, key player props and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

The numbers suggest that we’ll see the net bulge a few times during this World Cup qualifying encounter. If you agree with our prediction, you can get odds of -139 when it comes to backing Over 2.5 Goals.

It's essential to know the players who are missing for the next clash along with the form for each of the two sides. If you’re looking for the best World Cup qualifying stats, we will showcase them and they provide the foundation for our football picks.

Key Hungary vs Portugal stats:

The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Hungary games.
The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Hungary games.
The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Hungary games.
The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Portugal games.
The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Portugal games.
The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Portugal games.

Over 2.5 Probability

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 58.1% chance of landing a return. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Hungary

1 - 2 Portugal logo

Portugal

There’s the option to wager on Portugal to win by a 2-1 scoreline. Odds of +700 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bruno Fernandes Under 0.5 Shots On Target +112

Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) hasn’t managed a shot on goal in three straight games. We think that he will fail to cover the line and this Shots on Target bet can be backed at +112.

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Cristiano Ronaldo to Score -116

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) has scored in four straight matches. This data directs us to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds of -116.

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Corners Prediction

Portugal Under 5.5 Corners -110

Portugal have had under 5.5 corners in three straight games, with Hungary conceding less than 5.5 corners in their past ten games. We’re expecting Portugal to fall short of the mark, with odds of -110 on offer when it comes to this Team Corners selection.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Hungary

Total

8.00 4.30 3.70

Home

9.70 5.30 4.40

Away

8.30 4.50 3.80

Portugal

Total

11.00 6.30 4.70

Home

13.30 9.40 3.90

Away

9.30 5.40 3.90

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Over 2.5 -139

Full-Time Result Portugal -213

Shots On Target Bruno Fernandes Under 0.5 +112

We’ve compiled a bet builder that includes at least three goals in total, Portugal on the 1x2 merged with no shots on target from Bruno Fernandes (Portugal).

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Hungary vs Portugal Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Make Portugal Most Likely Winners

With the bookmakers affording them a 69% chance of winning, Portugal might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are -222 when it comes to this World Cup qualifying encounter. The market suggests that Hungary are least likely to win at +575.

An Asian Handicap -1.25 bet on Portugal gives you a full payout at -100 if they beat Hungary by two or more goals. If they win by one, you get half your stake returned but will lose the other half.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. If you think both teams will score, then BTTS Yes could appeal. Otherwise, you can back BTTS No as an alternative.

The top football betting sites cover World Cup qualifying matches in serious depth and there are hundreds of markets. We recommend scanning through the various bets before picking out the best angle.

Full-Time Result

Half-Time Result

Double Chance

Draw No Bet

Asian Handicap

Total Goals

Both Teams to Score

Cristiano Ronaldo Heads First Goalscorer Market

There is -161 available that Cristiano Ronaldo finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +195.

Player Goals

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)

Bruno Fernandes (Portugal)

Francisco Trincão (Portugal)

Francisco Conceição (Portugal)

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Player Shots On Target

Bruno Fernandes (Portugal)

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)

Francisco Conceição (Portugal)

Dominik Szoboszlai (Hungary)

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Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Hungary Stats

Portugal Stats

Full-Time Result

2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

An average of 3.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.10 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 4.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 3.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 4.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
An average of 8.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

An average of 6.30 corners awarded and 4.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

An average of 40.60% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 50.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

An average of 56.40% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 60.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 9 of the last 10 away matches

Hungary vs Portugal Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Hungary vs Portugal before making your bets. We’ll bring you the confirmed World Cup qualifying lineups as well as up-to-date injury news.