World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Ireland vs Hungary

Ireland host Hungary in this World Cup qualifying encounter at Aviva Stadium, with kick-off set for 02:45 on Sunday 7 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Ireland Look Value for This Clash

The Asian Handicap selection of Ireland 0.0 means that there is money back if the game ends level. We can get odds of 1.77 that they manage to beat Hungary and we’re confident with this bet.

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Hungary Dealt Big Defeat in Previous Game

Ireland won their last game 2-1 and that was in the Nations League. This was recorded at Aviva Stadium at home to Bulgaria. The Boys in Green enjoyed 48% possession and had four shots on target, while Evan Ferguson and Adam Idah scored one goal apiece.

Hungary lost when last in action. In a home game at Puskas Arena, they were beaten 3-0 by Turkey in the Nations League. Marco Rossi's team recorded 55% possession and had two shots on goal.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Hungary	1	0	1	0	2	2	0	2:2	1
3	Ireland	1	0	1	0	2	2	0	2:2	1

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Ireland – Last 10 Competitive Games

5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 1.1 goals from 9.1 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal. Ireland have had 45.3% possession and 3.9 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.5 goals from 11.3 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal, while earning 4.3 corners.

Evan Ferguson is the top goalscorer with 3, Matt Doherty has 2, with Adam Idah and two other players on 1. Jamie McGrath is the leading assists maker with 2, while goalkeepers Caoimhin Kelleher and Gavin Bazunu collectively have 2 clean sheets.

Hungary – Last 10 Competitive Games

Hungary have won 2, lost 5 and drawn 3, with an average of 11.9 attempts, 3.6 shots on goal and 0.6 goals. Marco Rossi's team average 40.5% possession, 344.6 passes, 4.9 corners in their favour and 4.4 corners against, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 4.6 shots on goal and 13.2 attempts.

Dominik Szoboszlai has top scored with 3, while Andras Schafer, Roland Sallai and Kevin Csoboth are next on 1. Zsolt Nagy has been chief assist maker with 2, while Denes Dibusz and Peter Gulacsi have recorded 3 clean sheets between them in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Ireland confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Caoimhin Kelleher (GK), Jake O'Brien, Dara O'Shea, Nathan Collins, Matt Doherty, Sammie Szmodics, Josh Cullen, Jason Knight, Ryan Manning, Evan Ferguson, Finn Azaz.

Hungary confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Denes Dibusz (GK), Loic Nego, Willi Orban, Attila Szalai, Milos Kerkez, Dominik Szoboszlai, Callum Styles, Bendeguz Bolla, Alex Toth, Roland Sallai, Barnabas Varga.

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Ireland vs Hungary Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the top Ireland vs Hungary betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to a sharp corners bet, standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

Ireland at 0.0 could be the best way forward. The Asian Handicap odds of 1.77 makes plenty of appeal, with our selection looking like the stand out bet for this World Cup qualifying game.

Plenty of research goes into our football picks. It begins by focusing on the latest World Cup qualifying form and knowing the injury situation. The important numbers can then be utilised to help complete the picture.

Key Ireland vs Hungary stats:

The 0.0 line has been covered by Ireland in 3 of their last 5 games.
The 0.0 line has been covered by Ireland in 2 consecutive games.
The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Hungary in 8 of their last 10 games.
The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Hungary in 4 of their last 5 games.
The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Hungary in 2 consecutive games.

Ireland 0.0 Probability

The best football betting sites make it a 56.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Ireland

1 - 0 Hungary logo

Hungary

Let’s take a chance on the 6.25 available that Ireland secure a 1-0 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Roland Sallai Over 1.5 Shots

Roland Sallai (Hungary) has covered the 1.5 shots total in four straight games. Our opinion is that there’s value for him to cover the Player Shots line, with betting odds of 1.70 currently on offer.

Latest Roland Sallai Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

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Evan Ferguson to Score

Evan Ferguson (Ireland) has scored two goals in his past four matches on home soil. There are odds of 3.80 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Evan Ferguson Player Prop Odds

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Shots On Target

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners

It’s been five consecutive Hungary away matches where the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered, while we’ve seen an average of 8.20 corners in the last ten Ireland games. There’s the opportunity to go under the Total Corners line and we’re expecting this to happen, with odds of 1.72 on offer.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Ireland

Total

8.20 3.90 4.30

Home

10.20 6.40 3.80

Away

8.80 3.60 5.20

Hungary

Total

9.30 4.90 4.40

Home

9.70 5.30 4.40

Away

8.40 4.60 3.80

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Total Corners

Ireland Corners

Hungary Corners

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Ireland 0.0

Both Team To Score No

Total Corners Under 9.5

We’re happy to go with a bet builder that has Ireland with an Asian Handicap of 0.0, one or both teams drawing a blank together with under 9.5 corners to be awarded.

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Ireland vs Hungary Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Match Odds Suggest a Close-Run Battle

The bookies have priced up the draw at 2.95 on the Full-Time Result, with Ireland available to back at betting odds of 2.50. Hungary are 3.05 to win this World Cup qualifying clash.

You can back Ireland at 3.30 on the Half-Time Result market, meaning you need them to be ahead at the break. Hungary are 3.65 and the draw is chalked up at 2.00.

For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. A fresh approach might involve siding with a BTTS wager and there’s 1.70 on offer for Both Teams to Score No.

It’s fantastic to find hundreds of markets on offer for World Cup qualifying matches. You simply need to visit the best betting apps and select from the various football options that are presented.

Full-Time Result

Half-Time Result

Double Chance

Draw No Bet

Asian Handicap

Total Goals

Both Teams to Score

Dominik Szoboszlai Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Dominik Szoboszlai is the market leader at 5.30 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Player Goals

Dominik Szoboszlai (Hungary)

Sammie Szmodics (Ireland)

Barnabás Varga (Hungary)

Evan Ferguson (Ireland)

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Player Shots On Target

Dominik Szoboszlai (Hungary)

Evan Ferguson (Ireland)

Sammie Szmodics (Ireland)

Barnabás Varga (Hungary)

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Player Shots

Dominik Szoboszlai (Hungary)

Sammie Szmodics (Ireland)

Barnabás Varga (Hungary)

Evan Ferguson (Ireland)

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Last 5 Games

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Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Ireland Stats

Hungary Stats

Full-Time Result

5 wins and 5 defeats in the previous 10 matches
5 wins and 5 defeats in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

An average of 0.60 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 6.40 corners awarded and 3.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 3.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

An average of 45.30% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 49.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

An average of 40.50% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 44.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches

Ireland vs Hungary Lineups & Team News

Make sure you're up to date on the Ireland vs Hungary team news before betting. We’ll keep you informed with the confirmed World Cup qualifying lineups and current injury news.