The Netherlands will face Hungary in the upcoming UEFA Nation League match. The Dutch team has not secured a win since defeating Bosnia on matchday one and currently sits in second place, tied on points with Hungary. Ronald Koeman’s squad has accumulated five points from four games (W1 D3), placing them ahead of Hungary on goal difference.
The Netherlands started their Nations League campaign with a strong performance against Bosnia, scoring five goals. However, they have struggled to maintain that form, with a draw against Germany and disappointing results in October. Despite their past success in the competition, the Dutch are aiming to end a 36-year drought without a major tournament victory.
Hungary had a successful qualifying campaign for Euro 2024, topping their group and earning 18 points from eight matches. Although they exited the Euros in the group stage, they have managed to stay in League A for the second consecutive Nations League campaign. Hungary’s recent results include a win against Bosnia, following losses to Germany and draws with Bosnia and the Netherlands.
The upcoming match between the Netherlands and Hungary is crucial, with both teams vying for second place in the group. The two teams have met 18 times, with the Dutch claiming 10 victories compared to Hungary’s five. The match will take place at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, with a capacity of 55,885.
In terms of team news, the Netherlands may be without Micky van de Ven due to a hamstring injury, while players like Matthijs de Ligt and Joshua Zirkzee are under scrutiny for their performances. Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo has been in excellent form and is expected to play a key role. Hungary’s lineup could see the return of Peter Gulacsi in goal and Dominik Szoboszlai leading the attack.
Despite Hungary’s determination to advance in the Nations League, the Netherlands have a strong record against them and the advantage of playing at home. The Dutch team is predicted to win with a score of 2-1.