Hungary vs England: England begin their UEFA Nations League campaign on Saturday with the opening clash away to Hungary at the Puskas Arena.
Match Details:
Teams: Hungary vs England
Venue: Puskas Arena, Budapest, Hungary
Date: Saturday 4th June, 2022
Time: 09:30 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview
Hungary is in action after a 1-0 win over Northern Ireland in a friendly fixture played earlier in March this year.
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Sallai scored in the second half to ensure the difference as Hungary returned to winning ways after a loss to Serbia in that month itself.
The Hungarians missed out on a World Cup Spot after finished 4th in their group and aim to avenge their loss to England during that campaign.
On the other hand, England beat Ivory Coast in a friendly 3-0 in March earlier this year to ensure a hat-trick of wins across competitions.
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Watkins, Sterling and Mings found the net for the Three Lions as they continued their good form after sealing a place in the Qatar based World Cup.
Germany and Italy make up the remainder of this group. Hence, it is imperative to kick start the campaign with positivity before it becomes too late.
These two sides last met in October 2021 during the WCQ where England drew 1-1 at home. Sallai and Stones scored for either side in that fixture.
Form Guide
Hungary: WLWWD
England: WWWWD
Last Matches of both teams:
Northern Ireland 0-1 Hungary
England 3-0 Ivory Coast
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Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Hungary vs England in India?
The match is live streamed on Sony LIV, Jio TV App; while the broadcast is on Sony TEN 1, TEN 2.
Team News
Guehi is the sole absentee for England due to ligament injury.
Hungary possible 11:
Gulácsi, Fiola, Orban, Szalai, Nego, Nagy, Schafer, Z Nagy, Szoboszlai, Sallai and Szalai
England possible 11:
Pickford, Trippier, Maguire, Stones, Walker, Phillips, Rice, Grealish, Mount, Sterling and Kane
Prediction: Hungary 1-2 England
Given how the group is panned out, victory is important in the opener for either side as it pushes either side to the brink if otherwise.
England has been the side in better form and we expect them to see off Hungary by the odd goal. The hosts’ tenacity is one of their strengths which could England to the end.
But the Three Lions quality up top gives them the edge.
