Germany will look to build upon their impressive Euro 2024 campaign as they host Hungary in their first group stage match of the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League. Julian Nagelsmann's side were impressive at this year's Euros. They lost out to eventual champions Spain in the quarterfinals in what was probably the best match of the tournament.
Hungary were impressive en route the Euros and were considered one of the dark horses, however, they failed to make it past the group stage. A win against Germany would give them the perfect boost.
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Kickoff time
This UEFA Nations League clash takes place at the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany and kicks off on Saturday, September 7 at 8:45 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
- ET: 2:45 p.m.
- CT: 1:45 p.m.
- MT: 12:45 p.m.
- PT: 11:45 a.m.
Germany vs. Hungary: Team news
Germany
Germany will be without stalwarts Manuel Neuer, Ilkay Gundogan, Thomas Muller, and Toni Kroos, who all retired from international duty post-Euro 2024. Additionally, Antonio Rudiger and Leroy Sane have been rested.
The likes of Angelo Stiller, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Robert Andrich, and Pascal Gross will compete to fill the void left in midfield. Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, and Kai Havertz may lead the attack.
Germany predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Ter Stegen (GK) — Kimmich, Schlotterbeck, Tah, Mittelstadt — Gross, Pavlovic — Musiala, Wirtz, Fuhrich — Havert.
Injured: None## Suspended: None
Hungary
Hungary have dropped Attila Fiola, Laszlo Kleinheisler, Adam Lang, Callum Styles and Atilla Szalai from the squad for this round of fixtures. Barnabas Varga's return from injury, however, will boost the squad.
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai will lead the team once more. Mainstays like Peter Gulacsi and Will Orban are also expected to start.
Hungary predicted XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Gulacsi(GK) — Botka, Orban, M. Dardai — Bolla, A. Nagy, Schafer, Kerkez — Sallai, Szoboszlai — Varga.
Injured: None## Suspended: None
Germany vs. Hungary: Recent history
On paper Germany may be the favorite, however, the recent fixtures between two sides don't hint at a clear front-runner. In the last seven meetings between the two, the Germans have won thrice, while Hungary have won twice, with two draws.
Nonetheless, in their current form, the young German squad shouldn't have much of a problem dispatching the visiting Hungary side.
Germany's recent form
- June 23, 2024 - UEFA EURO: 0-1 vs Scotland (Won)
- June 19, 2024 - UEFA EURO: 2-0 vs Germany (Lost)
- June 14, 2024 - UEFA EURO: 1-3 vs Switzerland (Lost)
- June 8, 2024 - Friendly Match: 3-0 vs Israel (Won)
- June 4, 2024 - Friendly Match: 2-1 vs Ireland (Lost)
Hungary's recent form
- July 5, 2024 - UEFA EURO: 2-1 vs Spain (Lost)
- June 29, 2024 - UEFA EURO: 2-0 vs Denmark (Won)
- June 23, 2024 - UEFA EURO: 1-1 vs Switzerland
- June 19, 2024 - UEFA EURO: 2-0 vs Hungary (Won)
- June 14, 2024 - UEFA EURO: 5-1 vs Scotland (Won)
Germany vs. Hungary prediction
Prediction: Germany 2-0 Hungary
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Abhinav Nair is a content Producer for The Sporting News' India edition.
