Match Analysis and Prediction: Hungary vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
Date and Time: 10 Sep 2024 at 18:45 UTC
Referee: Marco Guida
Stadium: Puskas Arena
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Head-to-Head Analysis
In their head-to-head encounters:
– Hungary won 2 out of the 3 matches.
– Hungary: 1 – 0 Bosnia and Herzegovina (2007)
– Bosnia and Herzegovina: 1 – 3 Hungary (2006)
– Bosnia and Herzegovina: 1 – 1 Hungary (2001)
Recent Form
Hungary:
1. Loss: Germany 5 – 0 Hungary (UEFA Nations League, 07 Sep 2024)
2. Win: Scotland 0 – 1 Hungary (Euro 2024, 23 Jun 2024)
3. Loss: Germany 2 – 0 Hungary (Euro 2024, 19 Jun 2024)
4. Loss: Hungary 1 – 3 Switzerland (Euro 2024, 15 Jun 2024)
5. Win: Hungary 3 – 0 Israel (Friendly, 08 Jun 2024)
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Bosnia and Herzegovina:
1. Loss: Netherlands 5 – 2 Bosnia and Herzegovina (UEFA Nations League, 07 Sep 2024)
2. Loss: Italy 1 – 0 Bosnia and Herzegovina (Friendly, 09 Jun 2024)
3. Loss: England 3 – 0 Bosnia and Herzegovina (Friendly, 03 Jun 2024)
4. Loss: Bosnia and Herzegovina 1 – 2 Ukraine (Euro 2024 Qual., 21 Mar 2024)
5. Loss: Bosnia and Herzegovina 1 – 2 Slovakia (Euro 2024 Qual., 19 Nov 2023)
Team Formations and Key Players
Hungary (Likely Formation: 4-2-3-1)
– Goalkeeper: Péter Gulácsi (1)
– Defenders: Botond Balogh (3), Willi Orbán (6), Márton Dárdai (4), Bendegúz Bolla (14)
– Midfielders: Ádám Nagy (8), András Schäfer (13), Dominik Szoboszlai (10), Roland Sallai (20), Milos Kerkez (11)
– Forward: Barnabás Varga (19)
Strengths:
– Strong home performance historically.
– Presence of key players like Dominik Szoboszlai and Willi Orbán.
Weaknesses:
– Struggled in recent competitive matches.
– Defeats against top-tier teams such as Germany and Switzerland.
Bosnia and Herzegovina (Likely Formation: 4-4-2)
– Goalkeeper: Nikola Vasilj (1)
– Defenders: Nihad Mujakić (2), Ermin Bičakčić (23), Jusuf Gazibegović (4), Amar Dedić (7)
– Midfielders: Rade Krunić (8), Benjamin Tahirović (6), Armin Gigović (15), Nikola Katić (18)
– Forwards: Edin Džeko (11), Ermedin Demirović (10)
Strengths:
– Experience of key veteran players such as Edin Džeko.
– Potential to score even in away games.
Weaknesses:
– Defensive frailties as seen in recent heavy losses.
– Struggled against both top and mid-tier teams.
Prediction:
Both teams are coming off heavy losses in their recent UEFA Nations League matches and have faced difficulties in the Euro 2024 qualification stages. Hungary’s overall home advantage and slightly better head-to-head record may give them the edge, but Bosnia and Herzegovina’s attacking personnel, particularly Edin Džeko, can pose a threat.
Predicted Result: Hungary 2 – 1 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Potential Goalscorers:
– Hungary: Dominik Szoboszlai, Roland Sallai
– Bosnia and Herzegovina: Edin Džeko
This analysis is based on available recent form, player statistics, and other identified factors. Remember, football is unpredictable, and anything can happen on the pitch!
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