Northern Ireland vs Hungary Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Sep 2026
Northern Ireland vs Hungary Predictions
We’ll split our stake by backing Northern Ireland +0.25 at odds of -167 for this Asian Handicap wager. It means we have a return if they draw but a nice payout should the home team claim a victory against Hungary.
Read on for our full Northern Ireland vs Hungary betting analysis, featuring the reasoning behind our main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Northern Ireland take on Hungary at Windsor Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Monday 28 September.
Northern Ireland won last time out by a 1-0 Nations League scoreline. It was on their travels against Georgia at Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena. Michael O'Neill's team ended up with just 39% possession and had five shots on target, with a late strike from Shea Charles proving the difference.
Hungary were defeated in their previous game, being beaten at home to Ukraine by a 1-0 Nations League scoreline at Puskas Arena. The Magyars had four shots on goal and recorded 54% possession.
| Nations League B | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Ireland |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 4 | Hungary |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0:1 | 0 |
Northern Ireland have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 8.4 attempts. Norn Iron have averaged 41.4% possession and 4.3 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.0 goals from 3.3 shots on goal, 8.4 attempts and 4.4 corners.
Shea Charles and Isaac Price lead the way with 2 goals, while Jamie Donley has 1. Shea Charles has the most assists with 2, while goalies Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Pierce Charles and Conor Hazard have collectively recorded 3 clean sheets.
Hungary have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 4.6 shots on goal, 11.0 attempts and 1.3 goals. Marco Rossi's men average 46.4% possession, 4.7 corners taken and 3.4 corners against them, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 10.0 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.
Barnabas Varga has scored 5, followed by Daniel Lukacs and Dominik Szoboszlai with 2 goals apiece. Dominik Szoboszlai is top assists provider with 4, while Denes Dibusz and Balazs Toth have kept 3 clean sheets between them in the last 10 games.
Main Match Prediction
Northern Ireland look a good bet in this Nations League clash and we can back them at -167 with a +0.25 goal start. The latest stats suggest that the home team can avoid defeat and potentially triumph.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (competitive matches):
The latest injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.
The best football betting sites make it a 62.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. This is why we can recommend this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Northern Ireland winning 2-1. Odds of +650 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.
Corners Prediction
On average, Hungary have had 6.60 corners in the past 5 games, with Northern Ireland managing an average of 3.00 corners in the previous 5 matches. Hungary can be backed at a value -118 to win the Corner Match bet.
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Bet Builder Tips
Check out our bet builder which has the following: Northern Ireland on the Asian Handicap at +0.25, Yes on the Both Teams to Score market combined with Hungary racking up the most corners.
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Northern Ireland vs Hungary Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
This Nations League encounter sees Hungary available at +165 and Northern Ireland priced at +180 for the victory. If you want to back the game to finish level, the bookies have odds of +200 about the draw.
If you fancy Hungary but want money back if the game ends in a draw, then you can secure odds of -125. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Northern Ireland at -114 on the Draw No Bet market.
For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. If you’re anticipating that one team or more will draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is chalked up at -143.
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Northern Ireland Stats
Hungary Stats
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 0 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 3.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 4.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 41.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches
Northern Ireland vs Hungary Lineups & Team News
Avoid surprises — review the Northern Ireland vs Hungary team news before you bet. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed Nations League lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.
Previous Northern Ireland Lineups
Previous Hungary Lineups
Northern Ireland Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Michael O'Neill
Hungary Player Stats & Squad
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Scotland | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 3 | Slovenia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 4 | North Macedonia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Ukraine | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Georgia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 4 | Hungary | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austria | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 2 | Kosovo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Ireland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 4 | Israel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweden | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 2 | Bosnia and H. | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 3 | Poland | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 4 | Romania | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
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