Hungary vs Portugal: prediction & betting odds 9 September 2025

The Matchday 6 World Cup 2026 Qualifier between Hungary and Portugal will take place on September 9 at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. Hungary vs. Portugal: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Hungary

The first round in Group F went as expected. The Portuguese confidently topped the group, while Hungary, playing away, drew 2-2 with Ireland. Marco Rossi's team had a chance for all three points, leading 2-0 before conceding the equalizer in the 93rd minute. Notably, Hungary's winless streak in World Cup qualifiers now stands at four matches (2 wins, 2 draws).

• Hungary has conceded in 8 of their last 9 World Cup qualifying matches.
• At least 3 goals have been scored in 4 of Hungary's last 5 home matches in this tournament.
• In their last 14 home qualifiers, Hungary has suffered only 4 defeats (8 wins, 2 draws).

Predicted lineup for Hungary (4-5-1)

Denes Dibusz – Willi Orban, Loic Nego, Milos Kerkez, Attila Szalai – Callum Styles, Roland Sallai, Bendeguz Bolla, Dominik Szoboszlai, Alex Toth – Barnabas Varga.

Forward Roland Sallai will miss the match due to suspension.

Portugal

Roberto Martinez's side showed their dominance in the group from the start. In their first qualifier, Portugal thrashed Armenia 5-0 away, scoring all five goals within an hour. This marked Portugal's third consecutive victory in World Cup qualifying.

• At least 3 goals have been scored in 8 of Portugal's last 10 World Cup qualifying matches.
• In their last 20 matches in this tournament, Portugal has secured 17 wins (2 draws, 1 loss).
• Portugal is unbeaten in their last 9 away qualifiers (7 wins, 2 draws).

Predicted lineup for Portugal (4-3-3)

Diogo Costa – Ruben Dias, Goncalo Inacio, Nuno Mendes, Joao Cancelo – Pedro Neto, Bruno Fernandes, Joao Neves – Vitinha, Joao Felix, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Defender Diogo Dalot and forward Francisco Conceicao are sidelined due to injuries.

Referee

Erik Lambrechts (Belgium)

Matches – 10 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 33;

Average yellow cards per match – 3.3;

Red cards shown – 1;

Average fouls per match – 22;

Penalties – 10%.

Hungary vs. Portugal: Match Prediction

Over the past 16 years, the teams have met six times officially. Portugal emerged victorious in five encounters, with one match ending in a high-scoring draw. Considering Portugal's current form, I believe the visitors will prevail once again in this match.

Hungary has decent home form in World Cup qualifiers, but victories have been against weaker opponents. Against stronger teams and Europe's top sides, Hungary tends to falter. Portugal, on the other hand, consistently wins away, not just against lower-ranked teams but also against mid-tier teams – in their last 9 away World Cup qualifiers, they have 7 wins and 2 draws.

My prediction – Portugal to win

* The starting lineup for each team is based on their last match in this tournament.