Hungary vs Ireland Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

Three of the four games between these teams have ended in a draw.

The Hungary national football team are all set to face the Ireland national football team in their next FIFA World Cup European qualifiers fixture. This interesting contest is scheduled to take place at the Puskás Aréna.

The Magyarok are going to be at home for their upcoming fixture and will be looking to use it to their advantage. They are coming in after securing a 1-0 win against Armenia in their previous World Cup qualification game. The Hungary national football team will be looking for a win here, but it is going to be a tough outing for them.

The Republic of Ireland national football team eased past Portugal in their previous outing of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. It was a top-class performance by them. They will now be looking to secure yet another win.

They will be away from home, so they will be under a bit of pressure. But the Boys in Green will be keen to carry their momentum forward.

Kick-off:

• Location: Budapest, Hungary
• Stadium: Puskas Arena
• Date: Sunday, November 16
• Kick-off Time: 07:30 p.m. IST/ 02:00 p.m. GMT/ 10:00 a.m. ET/ 07:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Hungary: D-L-W-D-W

Ireland: D-L-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Barnabas Varga (Hungary)

Barnabas Varga will be one of the main men in the final third for the Hungarian national football team. He has scored four goals in four WC qualification matches. Expect him to create problems for the visitors in the upcoming fixture.

Varga was the sole goal scorer in the previous fixture for his side.

Troy Parrott (Ireland)

Troy Parrott is going to play an important role in the attacking front for the Ireland national football team. He is coming in after scoring a sensational brace against Portugal in the last World Cup qualifier. Parrott will be yet again ready to find the net and help their side secure three points.

Troy Parrott’s brace has secured all three points!A memorable night at The Aviva Stadium 🏟 pic.twitter.com/1owfD04md7

— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) November 13, 2025

Match Facts

• Hungary are unbeaten in their last three matches.
• Ireland are on a two-match winning streak.
• The Magyarok have never defeated the Boys in Green.

Hungary vs Ireland: Betting Tips and Odds

• Ireland to win @7/2 Unibet
• Troy Parrott to score @15/4 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @1/4 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Hungary will be without the services of Balazs Toth. He is injured.

Evan Ferguson and Mark Sykes will not be in action for Ireland. They are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Hungary won: 0

Ireland won: 1

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

Hungary predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Dibusz (GK); Nego, Orban, Szalai, Kerkez; Schafer, Styles, Szoboszlai; Bolla, Varga, Sallai

Ireland predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Kelleher (GK); O’Brien, Collins, O’Shea; Coleman, Cullen, Taylor, Scales; Ogbene, Azaz; Parrott

Match Prediction

Both of them need a win here. We predict the Ireland national football team will get the job done. They should come out on top against the Hungary national football team in their upcoming World Cup qualifying clash.

Prediction: Hungary 1-2 Ireland

Telecast Details

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