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Euro 2024 Qualification: Hungary vs Serbia
Kickoff Time: 2023-10-15 02:45 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/PETER CZIBORRA
In the qualifying round for the 2024 European Championship, the top
two teams from each group will advance to the main draw. In Group G, Hungary
are currently leading the group with one round less played. Hungarian football
has experienced a golden period in the past two years. In the UEFA Nations
League A-level competition last year, they achieved victories over both England
and Germany, which brought great joy to fans at home and abroad. Currently,
Hungary have eight players competing in the top five major leagues. Among them,
Dominik Szoboszlai, the Liverpool star, is considered the most valuable player.
He has covered the most distance in the Premier League this season, with a
total of 83.6 kilometers. Hungary are guided by Italian coach Marco Rossi, who
has been in charge for five years. Under his leadership, their tactical play
has matured. The main formation used by Hungary is 3-4-2-1, often relying on
wing breakthroughs to pose a threat to opponents.
Source:REUTERS/AHMED YOSRI
After the World Cup in Qatar, Serbia had a record of five wins, one
draw, and one loss, with their only defeat coming against Hungary. They have
displayed strong offensive capabilities, scoring a total of 14 goals in the
past seven matches. The Serbian lineup boasts several world-class stars in the
midfield and front-line, including Dusan Vlahovic from Juventus and Sergej
Milinkovic-Savic from Riyadh Crescent. However, there has been a surprising
exclusion in the selection of Aleksandar Mitrovic, who scored a hat trick in
the previous round of qualifiers. This has led to a need for reorganisation in
their offensive end. Under the guidance of former Guangzhou R&F coach
Dragan Stojkovic, they emphasize physical confrontation. When they lose
possession of the ball, they adopt a counter-attacking approach and often
employ fouling tactics to disrupt the opponent’s offensive rhythm.
In terms of popularity and player value, Serbia may have an advantage
over their opponents. However, based on the performance in the recent
qualifiers, Hungary have shown slightly better results. In the first four
rounds, Hungary scored a total of seven goals, with contributions from six
different players. This dispersed attacking power could pose a challenge for
Serbia’s defensive strategies. Taking into account these factors, it is worth
keeping an eye on Hungary, especially considering that they will be playing at
home.
Hungary’s Last 5 Games: DWWDW
23-09-10 Hungary 1-1 Czech Republic
23-09-08 Serbia 1-2 Hungary
23-06-21 Hungary 2-0 Lithuania
23-06-17 Montenegro 0-0 Hungary
23-03-28 Hungary 3-0 Bulgaria
Serbia’s Last 5 Games: WLDWW
23-09-11 Lithuania 1-3 Serbia
23-09-08 Serbia 1-2 Hungary
23-06-21 Bulgaria 1-1 Serbia
23-06-17 Serbia 3-2 Jordan
23-03-28 Montenegro 0-2 Serbia
Head To Head Record:
23-09-08 Serbia 1-2 Hungary
22-03-25 Hungary 0-1 Serbia
20-11-16 Hungary 1-1 Serbia
20-10-12 Serbia 0-1 Hungary
Prediction: Hungary to win