Odds overview
In the 1X2 market, Hungary are favourites at around 2.25, while the draw is available at 3.20 and a Northern Ireland win at 3.40. In the main goals market, Under 2.5 is much shorter than Over 2.5, at 1.55 and 2.50 respectively. On the zero handicap, Hungary (0) are favoured at 1.60 over Northern Ireland (0) at 2.35.
Why Hungary are favourites
Bookmakers favour the visitors: Hungary are 2.25 to win, Northern Ireland are 3.40, and the draw is 3.20.
- Hungary have consistently contained opposing attacks, conceding no more than two goals in 8 of their last 10 matches across all competitions.
- Northern Ireland have struggled in attack, scoring fewer than two goals in 8 of their last 10 matches across all competitions.
Form and Line-up Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland go into the match after a 16-day training camp, during which head coach Michael O'Neill praised the team's work and the positive atmosphere in the group.
The team have maintained a well-organised defensive balance over time: their opponents scored no more than two goals in 8 of their last 10 matches across all competitions, while all 10 matches featured at least one goal.
- Northern Ireland allowed fewer than 12.5 opposition shots in 9 of their last 10 home matches.
- There were fewer than 9.5 shots on target in 8 of Northern Ireland's last 10 home matches.
- Northern Ireland took more than 3.5 corners in 8 of their last 10 home matches.
Probable Northern Ireland line-up (5-3-2): Pierce Charles, Trai Hume, Daniel Ballard, Paddy McNair, Kieran Brown, Brodie Spencer, Shea Charles, Ethan Galbraith, Isaac Price, Jamie Donley, Callum Marshall
Form and Line-up Hungary
Ahead of the campaign, head coach Marco Rossi said Hungary intended to regain possession quickly after losing the ball in midfield and were continuing to strengthen their defensive resilience.
Hungary have remained productive in attack, scoring at least once in 9 of their last 10 matches across all competitions. However, they must go through the September campaign without Barnabás Varga, Roland Sallai and Callum Styles, who are sidelined by injuries.
- Hungary's opponents took more than 3.5 corners in 8 of Hungary's last 10 away matches.
- Hungary committed fewer than 12.5 fouls in 8 of their last 10 matches across all competitions.
- Hungary received fewer than 2.5 yellow cards in 8 of their last 10 matches across all competitions.
Probable Hungary line-up (3-4-2-1): Balázs Tóth, Willi Orban, Márk Csinger, Milos Kerkez, Bendeguz Bolla, Andras Schafer, Alex Tóth, Milán Vitális, Dominik Szoboszlai, Dániel Lukács, Donát Bárány
The teams' chances
Hungary are 2.25 to win, with fair odds of 2.36 and a fair probability of 42.3%. The corresponding figures are 3.20, 3.36 and 29.7% for the draw, and 3.40, 3.57 and 28.0% for a Northern Ireland win.
| Outcome | Average odds | Average fair odds | Fair probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland win | 3.40 | 3.57 | 28.0% |
| Draw | 3.20 | 3.36 | 29.7% |
| Hungary win | 2.25 | 2.36 | 42.3% |
Total goals prediction
Under 2.5 goals is available at 1.55, compared with 2.50 for Over 2.5. At the 2-goal line, Over is slightly shorter than Under — 1.85 against 1.90. Under 3.5 is offered at 1.14, while Over 3.5 is 4.60.
| Line | Under | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 1.55 | 2.50 |
| 2 | 1.90 | 1.85 |
| 3.5 | 1.14 | 4.60 |
Handicap prediction
Hungary (-1.5) at 4.60 is shorter than Northern Ireland (-1.5) at 7.70. On the +1 handicap, Hungary (+1) have shorter odds at 1.05 than Northern Ireland (+1) at 1.14; on the -1 line, Hungary (-1) are 3.70 and Northern Ireland (-1) are 6.70. Hungary (+1) at 1.06 are favoured over Northern Ireland (+1) at 1.23, while on the zero handicap Hungary (0) are 1.60 against 2.35 for Northern Ireland (0).
| Home | Handicap | Away |
|---|---|---|
| 7.70 | -1.5 | 4.60 |
| 1.14 | 1.5 | 1.05 |
| 6.70 | -1 | 3.70 |
| 1.23 | 1 | 1.06 |
| 2.35 | 0 | 1.60 |
Both teams to score prediction
Both teams to score – No is available at 1.70, shorter than Both teams to score – Yes at 2.10; this suggests that at least one team will fail to score.
| Both teams to score | Odds |
|---|---|
| Yes | 2.10 |
| No | 1.70 |
Double chance forecast
| Bookmaker | 1X | 12 | X2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 |
2/5
|
9/25
|
2/5
|
| William Hill |
11/25
|
9/25
|
11/25
|
| 888sport |
11/25
|
9/25
|
11/25
|
Odds are current as of the material publication date
Team total goals prediction
Team total goals markets are available for both sides.
Northern Ireland team total goals
For Northern Ireland's team total, Over 0.5 is available at 1.55, compared with 2.35 for Under 0.5. At the 1-goal line, Under is 1.55 and Over is 2.40; at 1.5, they are 1.25 and 3.60 respectively.
| Under | Team total | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 2.35 | 0.5 | 1.55 |
| 1.55 | 1 | 2.40 |
| 1.25 | 1.5 | 3.60 |
Hungary team total goals
For Hungary's team total, Over 0.5 is available at 1.35 and Under 0.5 at 3.00. At the 1-goal line, Over is slightly shorter than Under — 1.75 against 2.00 — while at 1.5, Under is 1.47 compared with 2.60 for Over.
| Under | Team total | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 0.5 | 1.35 |
| 2.00 | 1 | 1.75 |
| 1.47 | 1.5 | 2.60 |
