On the second day of Euro 2024, Hungary and Switzerland meet at the RheinEnergieStadion, home of 1. FC Koln. Both nations impressed during their qualifying campaigns, with a close encounter predicted. The two teams will be well-backed in Cologne, with Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai and Manchester City’s Manuel Akanji being some of the stars on show.
Hungary vs Switzerland: Initial Situation
After being drawn alongside host nation Germany in Group A, Hungary and Switzerland will look to start Euro 2024 positively. Hungary went their entire qualifying campaign unbeaten. Switzerland lost just once, demonstrating how difficult both teams are to beat. Hungary entertained at both Euro 2016 and 2020. The Swiss feature in the finals for the third consecutive tournament.
Hungary Stats & Form
Hungary is on a 14-match unbeaten run that stretches back to November 2022. In that time, they have beaten Serbia, Turkey and Kosovo, among other nations. Hungary conceded just seven goals in qualifying for Euro 2024, with manager Marco Rossi improving the team considerably since taking over in 2018.
It remains to be seen how Hungary does against a team of Switzerland’s quality. Warm-up games against Ireland and Israel could give us a better idea. Hungary failed to win at match at Euro 2020. However, they reached the Round of 16 in 2016, finishing Group F unbeaten against Portugal, Iceland and Austria.
Switzerland Stats & Form
Four wins and five draws in Group I saw Switzerland finish as runners-up. Murat Yakin’s side scored 22 goals and conceded 11 to qualify for Euro 2024 automatically. Burnley striker Zeki Amdouni finished as the top scorer in the group with six goals.
Switzerland beat Ireland 1-0 in a friendly match in March. This ended a run of five matches without a win, which included a narrow defeat against Romania. Switzerland will play Estonia and Hungary in Euro 2024 warm-up matches.
Hungary vs Switzerland: Head to Head
Switzerland have won their last three matches against Hungary. This includes two wins during 2018 World Cup qualifying. You have to go back to 1998 to find Hungary’s last win over Switzerland. This came in a friendly, with the two nations having not met in a major tournament since 1938. There are normally goals between them, though. Seven were scored the last time they met, five of which were for Switzerland. There has never been a goalless draw between the two nations either.
Hungary vs Switzerland Odds
Switzerland are the favourites to claim three points in their opening Group A match. You can back Akanji, Xhaka and Co at best odds of 21/20. Their run of matches without a win means that Hungary are priced at 9/4 to come out on top in Cologne. Odds of 5/2 for a draw looks like a good bet at this point.
Betting tip and prediction: Hungary – Switzerland (15/06/2024)
However, with both teams being better defensively than they are going forward, our pick is to take advantage of the “both teams to score” market. Bet on “No” at odds of 19/20 from 10Bet. There is little to choose between the two teams. However, the Swiss have marginally the better starting XI on paper. Both teams are expected to start with three defenders at the back. The tactical battle between coaches Rossi and Yakin could be as interesting as the on-pitch action.