The UEFA World Cup Qualifiers begin with a highly anticipated Group F clash as the Republic of Ireland hosts Hungary at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Both teams will be looking for a positive start to their campaign in a group that also includes Portugal and Armenia.
Match Details:
CompetitionDateKick-off (GMT)VenueFIFA World Cup QualifierSeptember 6, 20256:45 PMAviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
Team Form and Analysis:
The Republic of Ireland enters this match with a gradual improvement in form under their new manager, Heimir Hallgrímsson. They are unbeaten in their last four matches and secured their League B status in the UEFA Nations League. The home side will be looking to capitalize on their recent positive momentum and strong home record to get their World Cup qualifying campaign off to a flying start.
Hungary, meanwhile, has had a difficult past year, being relegated from League A in the Nations League and struggling to find consistent form. The visiting side has lost four of their last six matches and will be under pressure to get a positive result on the road.
Head-to-Head:
The historical head-to-head record between these two nations is closely contested, but the Republic of Ireland is unbeaten in their last six encounters with Hungary. The last time the two sides met, in a friendly in June 2024, the Irish secured a narrow 2-1 victory.
Player to Watch:
Republic of Ireland: All eyes will be on their in-form striker, Evan Ferguson, who has been crucial to the Irish attack. His goal-scoring ability and relentless attacking will be a constant threat to the Hungary defense.
Hungary: The focus for Hungary will be on their captain, Dominik Szoboszlai. The Liverpool star has been a key player for his country and will be looked upon to provide a much-needed creative spark in the midfield.
Prediction:
Given the Republic of Ireland’s recent upturn in form, their unbeaten record against Hungary, and their home advantage, they are the favorites to win this match. While Hungary will be looking to bounce back from their recent struggles, the Irish team’s momentum and quality in attack may be too much for them to handle. A hard-fought home victory for the Republic of Ireland seems like a plausible outcome.
Live Stream and TV Broadcast:
You can watch the Republic of Ireland vs Hungary match live on the following platforms, subject to availability in your region:
USA: FOX Sports, FuboTV, ViX
UK: Amazon Prime Video
Ireland: RTÉ
Canada: DAZN
Australia: Stan Sport
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