Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Hungary Predictions

Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Hungary Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews in the Nations League. Bosnia-Herzegovina and Hungary aim for their first 2024-25 UEFA Nations League victory in Monday’s clash in Zenica, with both teams eager to break their winless start. Read on for our free predictions and tips.

Nations League | League A | Oct 14, 2024 at 7.45pm UK at Stadion Bilino Polje

Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Hungary Predictions

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Our Tips

The upcoming clash between Bosnia-Herzegovina and Hungary in the UEFA Nations League presents a crucial opportunity for both teams. Neither side has managed to secure a win in this campaign, and with relegation looming, emotions are running high. As they step onto the pitch in Zenica, the pressure will be on to avoid slipping further down the group. Both squads have shown flashes of quality in their recent games, but inconsistency and defensive frailties have left them vulnerable. With all this on the line, Monday’s showdown is shaping up to be a tightly contested affair where nerves and strategy will play a significant role.

Best Bet: A Draw

While it’s tempting to back one of these sides to break their winless streak, the most rational bet for this encounter is a draw. Both teams have struggled to turn opportunities into victories, and a glance at their recent forms suggests that a stalemate is the most likely outcome. Bosnia have lost eight of their last nine international games, yet their only draw in this period came against Hungary in a 0-0 result just last month. Hungary, for their part, also come into this fixture off the back of consecutive draws. The visitors have demonstrated resilience, most recently holding the Netherlands to a 1-1 draw despite taking the lead and playing against ten men.

For Bosnia, their issues lie predominantly in their defence. They have conceded seven goals in just three Nations League matches, and while they can find the back of the net — with Edin Dzeko scoring in two of his last three outings — their backline hasn’t held up. Even with Stjepan Radeljic coming in to solidify things, the Dragons are leaking goals too often to be seen as favourites for a win.

Hungary, despite a more resolute defence, have had their own struggles scoring goals. Roland Sallai remains a threat, as evidenced by his 18th international goal against the Netherlands, but beyond that, they’ve managed just one other goal in their Nations League campaign. Barnabas Varga offers another option up front, but Hungary’s attack has lacked fluidity. Meanwhile, Dominik Szoboszlai’s creativity will be essential, though he might find it hard to influence the game if his team continues to falter in front of goal.

Both sides know they can’t afford to lose. A defeat for Bosnia would all but condemn them to relegation, while Hungary will be keen to avoid a similar fate. This sets up a tactical, perhaps even cagey, encounter with both managers likely to prioritise avoiding defeat over going all-out for a win. A hard-fought, tense 90 minutes could easily see both teams cancelling each other out once again.

“In a match where neither side can afford to lose, it’s hard to imagine one of them walking away with all three points,” says BettingTips4You.com expert Wolfgang Shotten. “Bosnia’s defensive woes and Hungary’s attacking inconsistency make a draw the safest bet here. A low-scoring affair seems likely.”

Correct Score Prediction: Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-1 Hungary

Given the likelihood of a closely contested match, the correct score prediction that aligns with the draw tip is a 1-1 outcome. Bosnia have shown they are capable of scoring, particularly through the evergreen Edin Dzeko, but their defence is porous, allowing opponents to break them down too easily. Hungary, on the other hand, have only scored one goal per game in this competition, and their struggles to finish chances have been evident. Nevertheless, they’ll fancy their chances of finding the back of the net at least once against a Bosnian side that has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six home games.

Hungary’s ability to defend resolutely, as demonstrated against the Netherlands, will likely limit Bosnia to just a single goal. However, the visitors’ tendency to concede — especially away from home — means they’re unlikely to keep the Dragons at bay for the full 90 minutes. It’s worth noting that both teams scored in four of Bosnia’s last five home matches, reinforcing the idea that a score draw is on the cards here.

Hungary’s forward line, led by Sallai, should be able to capitalise on Bosnia’s defensive weaknesses. But their lack of cutting edge in front of goal means it’s hard to see them scoring more than once. A 1-1 result reflects the balance between two flawed teams trying to avoid defeat but lacking the quality to push for victory.

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