Northern Ireland vs Hungary confirmed lineups, team news, and match prediction. Explore key betting odds and tactical analysis ahead of this clash.
Northern Ireland vs Hungary Confirmed Lineups
Competition | UEFA Nations League B |
|---|---|
Match Date | Monday 28 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue | Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park |
The starting lineups for the UEFA Nations League B fixture between Northern Ireland and Hungary have been confirmed.
Northern Ireland Starting XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI: Pierce Charles, Trai Hume, Ruairi McConville, Tom Atcheson, Ciaron Brown, Ethan Galbraith, Shea Charles, Justin Devenny, Patrick Kelly, Jamie Donley, Isaac Price
Substitutes: Ceadach O’Neill, Josh Magennis, Braiden Graham, Kieran Morrison, Brodie Spencer, Terry Devlin, Michael Forbes, Paul Smyth, Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Conor Hazard, Dion Charles, Paddy McNair
Hungary Starting XI
Formation: 4-3-2-1
Starting XI: Balázs Tóth, Bendegúz Bolla, Márk Csinger, Willi Orbán, Milos Kerkez, Gábor Jurek, András Schäfer, Áron Csongvai, Tamás Szűcs, Dominik Szoboszlai, Dániel Lukács
Substitutes: Ákos Markgráf, Alex Tóth, Ármin Pécsi, Bence Várkonyi, Milán Tóth, Milán Vitális, Áron Doktorics, Kornél Szűcs, Donát Bárány, Bence Gundel-Takács, Attila Osváth, Zsolt Nagy
Northern Ireland vs Hungary Immediate Reaction
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Pierce Charles starting in goal behind a defensive unit comprising Trai Hume, Ruairi McConville, Tom Atcheson, and Ciaron Brown. Shea Charles anchors the central midfield alongside Ethan Galbraith and Justin Devenny, providing support to an attacking trio led by Jamie Donley with Patrick Kelly and Isaac Price on the flanks.
Hungary
Hungary have been deployed in a 4-3-2-1 setup, featuring Willi Orbán and Márk Csinger in central defence flanked by full-backs Bendegúz Bolla and Milos Kerkez. Gábor Jurek, András Schäfer, and Áron Csongvai form the midfield trio, sitting behind attacking midfielders Tamás Szűcs and Dominik Szoboszlai, who play in support of centre-forward Dániel Lukács.
Northern Ireland vs Hungary Reactive Bet Builder
Tonight's featured bet builder backs Hungary to win the match alongside Both Teams To Score - No. In the player markets, the multi includes Hungarian striker Daniel Lukacs to score anytime, as well as Northern Ireland substitute Brodie Spencer to be shown a card.
Northern Ireland vs Hungary Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Hungary head into the contest as favourites, fielding established top-flight performers across their spine with Willi Orbán commanding the backline and Dominik Szoboszlai pulling the strings behind Dániel Lukács. Northern Ireland name a relatively young lineup that could find it difficult to break down a well-organised Hungarian setup.
Result Prediction: Hungary to win
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