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

The previous confrontation between these teams ended in favour of Cristiano Ronaldo and company.

The Portugal national football team will battle it out against the Hungary national football team in what is going to be their next FIFA World Cup European qualifier. This intense fixture will take place at the Estádio José Alvalade.

The Roberto Martinez-led side are coming in after securing a late win against Ireland in their previous fixture. The Portugal national football team got multiple chances, but failed to find the net.

They will not be looking to make similar mistakes this time around. Cristiano Ronaldo and company have secured some positive outcomes in their last few meetings against Hungary.

The visitors will be under pressure, having secured only a single win in their three FIFA World Cup qualifiers so far in their ongoing campaign. The Hungary national football team are coming in after securing an easy 2-0 win against Armenia. Magical Magyars will be under pressure due to their last performance against the Portuguese nation.

Kick-off:

• Location: Lisbon, Portugal
• Stadium: Estádio José Alvalade
• Date: Wednesday, October 15
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 a.m. IST (Tuesday, October 14; 06:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Srdjan Jovanović
• VAR: In use

Form:

Portugal: W-W-W-W-W

Hungary: L-W-D-L-W

Players to Watch

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)

CR7 failed to engrave his name on the scoresheet for the Portugal national football team during their last World Cup qualifying game against Ireland. Cristiano Ronaldo failed to convert a spot kick, but he will still be one of the crucial assets for the hosts. The 40-year-old will still play an important role in the attacking front.

Daniel Lukacs (Hungary)

Daniel Lukacs is coming in after scoring an important goal for the Hungary national football team in their previous fixture against Armenia. He will be ready to lead his side in the attacking front yet again. The upcoming fixture is going to be a tough one for the visitors, but a top performance from Lukacs can help them change things.

Match Facts

• Portugal haven’t lost to Magical Magyars in their last five meetings.
• Roberto Martinez’s men have won all of their last six matches.
• Hungary have only scored two goals in their last four meetings against the Portuguese nation.

Portugal vs Hungary: Betting Tips and Odds

• Portugal to win @3/13 Unibet
• Cristiano Ronaldo to score @57/17 Unibet
• Goals over 3.5 @57/50 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

Joao Neves might not be in action for Portugal due to fitness issues.

Hungary have all their players ready and fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 16

Portugal won: 12

Hungary won: 0

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

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

Costa (GK); Dalot, Dias, Inacio, Mendes; Ruben Neves, Vitinha; Silva, Fernandes, Felix; Ronaldo

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

Balazs Toth (GK); Négo, Orbán, Szalai, Kerkez; Schäfer, Styles; Bolla, Alex Tóth, Szoboszlai; Lukacs

Match Prediction

This is going to be an interesting contest between the two sides. We predict that, Portugal national football team are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Hungary in their upcoming World Cup qualifier.

Prediction: Portugal 3-1 Hungary

Telecast Details

India: Star Sports Network, SonyLIV

UK: Prime Video UK

USA: Disney+, Fox Sports, Fubo TV, ViX

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