Hungary vs Northern Ireland: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Hungary prepare to host Northern Ireland on November 17, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this EUROPE: UEFA Nations League B, Group Stage fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Hungary, currently 2nd in the standings with 7 points from 4 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 3 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Northern Ireland, sitting 1st with 8 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 6 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 0 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Hungary and Northern Ireland have been competitive, ending in a 0-0 draw. The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Ukraine, Hungary recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Toth, Nagy, Csinger, Orban, Osvath, Szoboszlai, Schafer, Toth, Vitalis, Lukacs, Toth. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Northern Ireland's last outing came against Georgia, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Charles, Brown, McConville, Atcheson, Devenny, Galbraith, Charles, Hume, Price, Kelly, Donley. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Hungary are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Hungary and Northern Ireland are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Hungary's fixtures have averaged 1.3 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 25% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Northern Ireland's games average 1 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 0% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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