The unexpected results in the first 2 matches are making the chances of reaching the knockout stage at this year’s Euro very low for both Scotland and Hungary. However, they will still take the field with the highest determination to aim for a position among the top-performing teams in League 3. Here are the analysis and Euro betting guide for the match between Scotland vs Hungary.

Expert opinions on the Scotland vs Hungary match

The idea that a defensive style with a large number of players could help Hungary stand firm against Germany. However, this plan did not work out when Gulacsi’s net shook in the 22nd minute due to Musiala’s goal. From then on, Hungary had to make an effort with more than 100% of their ability. However, luck still did not smile upon them. The most outstanding highlight of Hungary once again is Dominik Szoboszlai. Although positioned as an attacking midfielder, the Liverpool midfielder was present in most of the hot spots on the field. He also had the highest number of key passes in the last match. However, Hungary still lacks a player with the ability to score goals. Despite Roland Sallai putting the ball into the net, the goal was not recognized.

Scotland vs Hungary match analysis — Performance of Scotland vs Hungary

In contrast to their opponent, Scotland still has a player who is very adept at scoring despite not playing in an attacking position. That is the case of Scott McTominay. He is also the author of the opening goal in the last match. And through that, he helped Scotland to secure 1 point and keep their hopes of advancing alive. It is clear that pushing the positions of the two wingers high has helped balance Scotland’s lineup. They have shown their sharpness in counter-attacking situations. McTominay’s goal also came from such a situation. Pushing the two wings high also helped Robertson fully utilize his speed and deliver good crosses from the flanks.

A brief overview of the past matches between Scotland vs Hungary

So far, Scotland and Hungary have only clashed twice. The most recent encounter was 6 years ago. At that time, Scotland overcame their opponents with a minimal difference. Prior to that, Hungary also secured a victory in a match back in 2004.

Odds for the Scotland vs Hungary match

The biggest problem for coach Marco Rossi at the moment is that he lacks quality options. Clearly, apart from the official lineup, the substitutes from Hungary did not perform impressively. It is easy to see in the match against Germany that after Nagy, Bolla, and Kerkez left the field, Hungary could not create any effective attacking plays.

Meanwhile, the defensive issue is a concerning problem for Scotland. Ryan Porteous’s red card left a huge gap. When his replacement, Grant Hanley, appeared too slow. Not only that, the connection between him and his teammates in the lower line was also quite poor. That was also the reason for Scotland’s regrettable goal in the recent match.

Score Over: There is nothing to lose, both Scotland and Hungary will surely give their all in the upcoming match. The biggest goal for both teams will be to win. In that case, the Over bet at the odds of 2.5 goals is indeed a priority in this match.
Corner Over: The absence of a key defender can make Scotland’s defense often choose safe options, leading to conceding up to 13 corner kicks in just 2 matches. Meanwhile, Hungary’s corner kick statistics are relatively stable with 9 corner kicks in this tournament. Therefore, the Corner Over bet will bring a great chance of winning.
Select Scotland +0.25: The handicap for the final match of Group A will be Hungary -0.25. According to experts, with the recent performances, it will be very difficult for Hungary to win against Scotland. The depth of Scotland’s squad will give them a physical advantage over Hungary as both teams enter the final stage of the match.

Scotland and Hungary Squad Information

Scotland: Ryan Porteous is absent due to a red card. Hungary: Full strength

Predicted Lineups for Scotland and Hungary

Scotland (formation 5-4-1): Gunn, Ralston, Hendry, Hanley, Tierney, Robertson, McTominay, Gilmour, McGregor, McGinn, Adams. Hungary (formation 3-4-2-1): Gulacsi, Fiola, Orban, Dardai, Bolla, Nagy, Schafer, Kerkez, Sallai, Szoboszlai, Varga. Predicted Match Score: Scotland 2-1 Hungary