Hungary vs Portugal Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Sep 2025

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.

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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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	6	4	1	1	20	7	13	20:7	13
3	Hungary	6	2	2	2	11	10	1	11:10	8

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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 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.

Confirmed Lineups

Hungary confirmed lineup (4-4-1-1): Balazs Toth (GK), Loic Nego, Willi Orban, Attila Szalai, Milos Kerkez, Bendeguz Bolla, Dominik Szoboszlai, Callum Styles, Zsolt Nagy, Alex Toth, Barnabas Varga.

Portugal confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Diogo Costa (GK), Joao Cancelo, Ruben Neves, Ruben Dias, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Joao Neves, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, Pedro Neto, Cristiano Ronaldo.

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.

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.

There’s the opportunity to look at other betting angles and that includes Over 3.5 Goals if you want to get bigger odds. With this bet, you will get a pay out if four or more are scored in total.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Hungary 1 - 2 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.

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.

Latest Bruno Fernandes Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+170

First

+440

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

+128

Shots

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

-

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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.

Latest Cristiano Ronaldo Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-141

First

+225

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

+106

Shots

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

-

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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

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-114

Under 9.5

-122

Hungary Corners

Over 3.5

+108

Under 3.5

-149

Portugal Corners

Over 5.5

-149

Under 5.5

+107

Most Corners

1

+340

X

+750

2

-333

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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.

The latest betting odds suggest that Portugal are convincing -250 favourites to claim a victory and that means a 71% probability of coming out on top in this World Cup qualifying encounter. For those wanting to back Hungary, you will find +650 about the outsider.

An Asian Handicap -1.25 bet on Portugal gives you a full payout at -112 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

1

+650

X

+370

2

-250

Half-Time Result

1

+540

X

+155

2

-110

Double Chance

1X

+175

12

-556

X2

-1111

Draw No Bet

1

+410

2

-769

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1.25

-110

2 Hcp -1.25

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+125

Over 2.5

-164

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-122

No

-114

There is -141 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 +225.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)

First

-141

Anytime

+225

Bruno Fernandes (Portugal)

First

+170

Anytime

+440

Joao Felix (Portugal)

First

+195

Anytime

+475

Francisco Conceição (Portugal)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Pedro Neto (Portugal)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Francisco Trincão (Portugal)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Barnabás Varga (Hungary)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Bernardo Silva (Portugal)

First

+360

Anytime

+900

Dominik Szoboszlai (Hungary)

First

+360

Anytime

+950

Roland Sallai (Hungary)

First

+430

Anytime

+1100

Rúben Neves (Portugal)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Joao Neves (Portugal)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Vitinha (Portugal)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Barna Tóth (Hungary)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Ruben Dias (Portugal)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Bence Ötvös (Hungary)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Zsolt Nagy (Hungary)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Bence Dárdai (Hungary)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Milos Kerkez (Hungary)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Joao Felix (Portugal)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

+135

Bruno Fernandes (Portugal)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

+128

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

+106

Francisco Conceição (Portugal)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-130

Barnabás Varga (Hungary)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-143

Dominik Szoboszlai (Hungary)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-147

Francisco Trincão (Portugal)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-161

Pedro Neto (Portugal)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-172

Roland Sallai (Hungary)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-200

Bernardo Silva (Portugal)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-233

Barna Tóth (Hungary)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-278

Rúben Neves (Portugal)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-357

Vitinha (Portugal)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-400

Joao Neves (Portugal)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-476

Zsolt Nagy (Hungary)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-476

Bence Ötvös (Hungary)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-526

Bence Dárdai (Hungary)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-588

Milos Kerkez (Hungary)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-667

Ruben Dias (Portugal)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-1250

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

-

Bruno Fernandes (Portugal)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

-

Joao Felix (Portugal)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-

Francisco Conceição (Portugal)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-

Barnabás Varga (Hungary)

Over 2.5

+143

Under 2.5

-

Pedro Neto (Portugal)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Francisco Trincão (Portugal)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Bernardo Silva (Portugal)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Dominik Szoboszlai (Hungary)

Over 1.5

-137

Under 1.5

-

Roland Sallai (Hungary)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-

Barna Tóth (Hungary)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Joao Neves (Portugal)

Over 0.5

-278

Under 0.5

-

Vitinha (Portugal)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Zsolt Nagy (Hungary)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-

Bence Dárdai (Hungary)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-

Milos Kerkez (Hungary)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-

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

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