Hungary vs Ireland Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Hungary vs Ireland Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: November 16th, 2025 | Puskas Arena | World Cup Qualifiers | 14:00 GMT

As the World Cup qualifying enters its last game, for their respective groups, Ireland will travel to the Puskas Arena, where they will need to defeat Hungary if they have any hope of qualifying for the World Cup.

Key Betting Tip: Ireland double chance (win or draw) @1.95 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Hungary Predicted XI: Dibusz; Nego, Orban, Szalai, Kerkez; Schafer, Styles, Szoboszlai; Bolla, Varga, Sallai

Ireland Predicted XI: Kelleher; Coleman, Collins, O'Shea, O'Brien, Scales; Azaz, Taylor, Cullen; Ogbene, Parrott

Hungary vs Ireland Current League Standings

As it currently stands, these two sides will most likely be battling for a playoff place (unless Portugal loses to Armenia)

Ireland needs a win, and Hungary can survive with just a draw.

Hungary vs Ireland Head-to-Head Timeline

The two nations have faced off against each other 15 times in their history. Hungary has won five, Ireland has won three, and they have drawn seven times.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

06/09/2025 – Ireland 2–2 Hungary (WC Qualifiers Europe) 04/06/2024 – Ireland 2–1 Hungary (Friendly) 08/06/2021 – Hungary 0–0 Ireland (Friendly) 04/06/2012 – Hungary 0–0 Ireland (Friendly) 29/05/1993 – Ireland 2–4 Hungary (Friendly)

In the past five matches between the two nations, it has been fairly level between the two. They have both had one win each and drawn the remaining three matches.

Hungary vs Ireland Matches Analysis

Hungary Last 5 Matches:

Armenia 0–1 Hungary (WC Qualifiers) Portugal 2–2 Hungary (WC Qualifiers) Hungary 2–0 Armenia (WC Qualifiers) Hungary 2–3 Portugal (WC Qualifiers) Ireland 2–2 Hungary (WC Qualifiers)

Hungary have had a good last five. They only lost one game, which was to Portugal. Had they beaten Ireland at the Aviva Stadium, they would have already qualified.

Ireland Last 5 Matches:

Ireland 2-0 Portugal (World Cup Qualifiers Europe) Ireland 1–0 Armenia (World Cup Qualifiers Europe) Portugal 1–0 Ireland (World Cup Qualifiers Europe) Armenia 2–1 Ireland (World Cup Qualifiers Europe) Ireland 2–2 Hungary (World Cup Qualifiers Europe)

To add some more context to this, I am an Irish fan. I am half Irish, half English, but my loyalty remains with the boys in green. A few days ago, I would have been embarrassed by these fixtures, but that 2-0 win against Portugal was one of the best matches I have ever watched.

Hungary vs Ireland Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 68% confidence in both teams to score. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Football Park’s best tip: Ireland double chance (win or draw) @1.95 our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted both teams to score in this fixture.

Key Players to Watch: Hungary vs Ireland

Dominik Szoboszlai (Hungary) – A fantastic attacking midfielder who controls the tempo for Hungary, Dominik Szoboszlai is one of the best Hungarian players of the past 50 years.

Caoimhin Kelleher (Ireland) – In a squad filled with players who have been completely underwhelming, Caoimhin Kelleher is a shining star. His last three penalty saves have come against Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Kylian Mbappe.

Hungary vs Ireland Match Facts

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Stadium: The Puskas Arena is a 67,000 seater that was constructed six years ago. It is named after legendary Hungarian footballer Ferenc Puskas, who is regarded by many as one of the greatest footballers of all time.