Hungary vs Israel prediction and betting tips - June 8, 2024
One of the friendly matches will be played this coming Saturday in Debrecen, where the Hungarian national team will host Israel at the "Nagyerdei" stadium. Here is a prediction for this match from the expert team at Dailysports.
Hungary
The "Golden Team" once again failed to qualify for the World Cup, but showed great strength in the Euro 24 qualifiers. In eight matches, the Hungarian national team remained unbeaten, securing five victories. With 18 points, they finished first in their group, four points ahead of Serbia.
In spring, Hungary played two home friendlies, defeating Turkey (1:0) and Kosovo (2:0). However, just a few days ago, Marco Rossi's team visited Ireland and lost 1:2, conceding the decisive goal in the 90+2 minute of the match.
Israel
Unlike their upcoming opponents, the Israeli national team failed to qualify for the continental tournament, despite showing promising form. Initially, the "Blue and Whites" couldn't surpass Switzerland, allowing the "Nati" to finish second by just two points.
In spring, Israel faced Iceland in a playoff match and suffered a heavy 1:4 defeat. The score didn't reflect the game's flow, as the "Blue and Whites" were exceptionally unlucky. A missed penalty, which could have leveled the score, and a subsequent red card led to their large defeat.
Interesting Facts About the Match and Head-to-Head History
- The last time the teams played was back in 2012, ending in a 1:1 draw in Hungary.
- In their three encounters, each team has one home victory.
- In two of the last three matches, both teams scored.
Hungary vs Israel Prediction
Bookmakers give a clear advantage to the home team, with Hungary's victory rated at 1.65. We believe that the Hungarians will capitalize on their home advantage and secure a win.