Germany vs Hungary: Facts, prediction, betting tips and H2H — May 22, 2026
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Hungary
On Friday, May 22, we will witness another 2026 World Championship group-stage clash as Germany take on Hungary. The game gets underway at 16:20 CET, and here is the recommended bet for the matchup.
Germany vs Hungary: Match preview
Germany have endured a disastrous start to the 2026 World Championship. The team have already played three matches and lost all of them. However, they did at least manage to collect their first point in the most recent outing, pushing the United States all the way to a shootout before eventually falling short.
The Germans currently sit second from bottom in their group with just one point to their name. They have scored only five goals while conceding 15, giving them the third-worst attack at the tournament.
With crucial fixtures against Hungary, Austria and Great Britain still to come, Germany’s primary focus will likely be on collecting enough points from those games to secure their place in the elite division for another year.
Hungary, meanwhile, took a massive step toward survival in their previous outing as they crushed Great Britain 5–0. Those were their first three points of the tournament, lifting them above several rivals and significantly boosting their hopes of remaining in the top division.
The Hungarians have played three games so far and, as mentioned, have one victory to show for it. Their other results were a 4–2 defeat to Austria and a 4–1 loss against Finland. They currently occupy fifth place in the standings with an even goal difference of 8:8.
Theoretically, Hungary could still mount a playoff push, but to do so they would need victories over Germany, Switzerland, the United States and Latvia.
Match facts and H2H
- Germany have lost every match at this tournament.
- Germany have the third-worst attack at the World Championship.
- In the most recent meeting between these teams, Germany crushed Hungary 6–1.
Prediction
Germany should have enough quality to come out on top here. With little room left for error, this is exactly the type of game they must win to stay alive. The recommended bet is Germany over 3.5 team goals.
