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Hungary vs Ukraine Match Summary
Competition | UEFA Nations League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Friday 25 September 2026 |
Match Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Puskás Aréna |
Our Hungary vs Ukraine prediction lands on a competitive League B opener at the Puskás Aréna, with the hosts fancied to make their home soil count in the UEFA Nations League.
Hungary enter League B this cycle after relegation from League A last time out, and a home fixture is exactly the platform they will look to exploit to set an early tone in the group.
Ukraine arrive under Andrea Maldera, appointed in May 2026 as the first foreign manager in the national team's history, making this trip to Budapest an early test of his tenure.
Both nations sit in Group B2 alongside Georgia and Northern Ireland, so every point carries real weight as the section gets underway.
Hungary vs Ukraine Form
Hungary are the market favourites here, priced at 13/8 with QuinnBet to take the three points. Playing in League B after dropping out of League A, they will back themselves to boss this fixture at the Puskás Aréna and get their Hungary vs Ukraine betting odds moving in the right direction from the off.
Ukraine are rated 21/10 with 10Bet to win in Budapest, clear second favourites in the market. With Andrea Maldera taking charge for his first competitive fixture, the visitors will want to travel well and show they are no pushovers on the road in this group.
Hungary vs Ukraine Predicted Lineup
Hungary
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: B Toth; Osvath, Orban, Csinger, Kerkez; Schafer, Vitalis; Redzic, A Toth, Szoboszlai: Lukacs
Ukraine
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Trubin; Zabarnyi, Sarapiy, Matvienko, Mykolenko; Nazaryna; Tsygankov, Shaparenko, Ocheretko, Sudakov; Yaremchuk
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Hungary vs Ukraine Key Stats & Match Facts
The fixture is a UEFA Nations League League B tie, staged at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest.
Hungary and Ukraine are in Group B2 this cycle, alongside Georgia and Northern Ireland.
Hungary drop into League B after relegation from League A at the end of the previous cycle.
Gates at the Puskás Aréna were scheduled to open at 17:45 local time, two hours before kick-off.
The reverse fixture between the sides is set to be staged in Trnava.
Hungary vs Ukraine Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Hungary are the favourites and playing in front of their own supporters should tip a competitive fixture their way, though with attacking threats on both sides we would not rule out both teams finding the net before the final whistle.
Best Bets
Back Hungary to secure victory on home soil in the Win Market. Hungary are the market favourites at the Puskás Aréna, and against Ukraine in a League B group opener that edge on the hosts represents solid value in the Win Market.
Back Both Teams To Score - Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. Both sides carry potent attacking threats and have shown vulnerability defensively in recent competitive outings, making goals at both ends a strong Hungary vs Ukraine best bets play here.
Hungary vs Ukraine Bet Builder
Our four-leg Hungary vs Ukraine bet builder tips back Hungary to win, Roman Yaremchuk to score anytime, both teams to score, and Mykola Shaparenko to be shown a card in Budapest.
Hungary are the favourites for this fixture and playing in front of their own fans at the Puskás Aréna; backing the hosts to see it out is the sensible anchor for the slip.
Roman Yaremchuk is the kind of front man to lead the Ukraine attack, and if the visitors are to trouble Hungary he looks their most likely route to goal.
With attacking quality on both sides and defences that can be opened up, both teams to score adds nicely to the slip and fits what looks a lively fixture.
Mykola Shaparenko does his work in the engine room, where a contested midfield battle in a Nations League group game should bring plenty of fouls, making him a fair shout to pick up a card.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 50/1 and is as short as 33/1 elsewhere.
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Hungary vs Ukraine Talking Points
The main talking point is the man in the away dugout. This fixture marks Andrea Maldera's first competitive game in charge of Ukraine, a fresh start against opponents who fancy their hand in front of their own supporters. Maldera is no stranger to the setup, having worked on Ukraine's coaching staff under Andriy Shevchenko from 2016 to 2021 before taking the top job in May 2026, so he knows the group he has inherited. For Hungary, the pull is simpler: as favourites on their own patch, this is a chance to lay down an early marker in Group B2 and get their League B campaign off on the front foot.
Hungary vs Ukraine Predictions FAQs
When is the Hungary vs Ukraine UEFA Nations League game?
Hungary vs Ukraine kicks off at 19:45 UK time on Friday 25 September 2026.
Where is Hungary vs Ukraine being played?
The match will be played at Puskás Aréna.
What competition is Hungary vs Ukraine in?
Hungary vs Ukraine is a UEFA Nations League fixture.
Which group are Hungary and Ukraine in for the UEFA Nations League?
Hungary and Ukraine are both in Group B2 of the 2026–27 UEFA Nations League, alongside Georgia and Northern Ireland.
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