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- Competition: International Friendlies
- Date: Friday, 22nd, March 2024
- Kickoff: 19:45 UTC / 20.45 CEST
- Venue: Puskas Arena (Budapest)
On Friday, a showdown between two Italian masterminds, Marco Rossi and Vincenzo Montella, is set to occur as Rossi’s team, Hungary, hosts Montella’s team, Turkey, in an engaging friendly match at the Puskas Arena.
Hungary vs Turkey Betting Tips: BTTS
Preparing for their inaugural 2024 test, the Hungarian national team exudes confidence after an impeccable performance in the EURO qualifying campaign. They boasted five victories and three draws, propelling them to Group G’s pinnacle. With a formidable four-point lead over their Central European foes, Serbia, they secured a spot in this summer’s finals in Germany.
Looking at the bigger picture, since experiencing a 0-2 loss against Italy in a contest for the top position during the previous UEFA Nations League edition on September 26, 2022, the Nemzeti Tizenegy have managed to avoid defeat. They have created a solid streak of 12 matches without a loss, standing firm against all opponents throughout the entire year of 2023, with 6 wins and 4 draws.
Remarkably, Head Coach Marco Rossi has transformed the Magyars into a formidable offensive force that has broken through the defenses of their competitors at least twice in seven of their eight qualifying matches. Additionally, he is confident that their impressive seven-game home winning streak will continue, especially after their decisive 3-1 and 2-0 victories over Turkey in their last two home games.
Turkey, who visited Puskas Arena on Friday, has successfully navigated the European Championship qualifiers in Germany. They accumulated the highest points tally (17) among all their competitors, emerging as the ultimate victors of Group D. They surpassed last year’s UEFA Nations League runners-up, Croatia, by just one point.
The Crescent-Stars’ latest game ends their three-game winning streak, marked by an exceptional 3-2 comeback win over EURO 2024’s hosts, Germany. They were compelled to accept a lackluster 1-1 draw against Wales, on the final day of the qualifying group.
Even though the match is friendly, Hakan Calhanoglu and his team will strive to start the new year on a high note. However, they need a new strategy to break their losing streak against the resilient Magyars. They have not been successful in their last four encounters, losing three times.
With both national teams eager to kick off 2024 on a strong note, and considering their superb productivity in the final third, fans at the Puskas Arena can expect a high-octane affair filled with goal-scoring opportunities and thrilling moments. It’s intriguing to note that the Crescent-Stars’ recent friendly clashes with Japan and Germany have seen a flurry of 11 goals, while the Magyars have been equally dynamic, featuring in lively contests with goals flowing to both sides in their last six consecutive matches.
Hungary vs Turkey Head to Head (H2H) stats
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18 nov 20
Hungary
2 : 0
Turkey
UEFA Nations League
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03 sep 20
Turkey
0 : 1
Hungary
UEFA Nations League
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26 mar 13
Turkey
1 : 1
Hungary
WC Qualification Europe
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16 oct 12
Hungary
3 : 1
Turkey
WC Qualification Europe
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12 sep 07
Turkey
3 : 0
Hungary
Euro Qualification
Hungary team news
Ahead of the March friendly clashes against Turkey and four days later against Kosovo, Italian tactician Marco Rossi has named a 25-man squad for the A selection, including newcomer Marton Dardai, the Hertha Berlin defender.
Among the fresh faces, Hungary’s call-up has also gone to Union Berlin midfielder Andras Schafer, who will don the national jersey for the first time since September 2022.
Last matches of Hungary
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19 nov 23
Hungary
3 : 1
Montenegro
Euro Qualification
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16 nov 23
Bulgaria
2 : 2
Hungary
Euro Qualification
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17 oct 23
Lithuania
2 : 2
Hungary
Euro Qualification
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14 oct 23
Hungary
2 : 1
Serbia
Euro Qualification
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10 sep 23
Hungary
1 : 1
Czech Republic
Friendly International
Hungary lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Peter Gulacsi
Defenders
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4
Attila Szalai
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2
Adam Lang
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5
Botond Balogh
Midfielders
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18
Zsolt Nagy
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17
Callum Styles
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8
Adam Nagy
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14
Bendeguz Bolla
Forwards
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10
Dominik Szoboszlai
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16
Daniel Gazdag
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9
Martin Adam
Turkey team news
The impressive displays of 18-year-old pair Can Uzun from Nurnberg and Besiktas striker Semih Kilicsoy have caught the eye, leading Turkish coach Vincenzo Montella to include them in the national team setup.
Among the newcomers in the senior national team ranks is Ajax centre-back Ahmetcan Kaplan, adding a fresh defensive dimension to the squad, while second-choice goalkeeper Altay Bayindir and Fenerbahce defender Caglar Soyuncu remain sidelined due to injuries.
Last matches of Turkey
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21 nov 23
Wales
1 : 1
Turkey
Euro Qualification
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18 nov 23
Germany
2 : 3
Turkey
Friendly International
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15 oct 23
Turkey
4 : 0
Latvia
Euro Qualification
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12 oct 23
Croatia
0 : 1
Turkey
Euro Qualification
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12 sep 23
Japan
4 : 2
Turkey
Friendly International
Turkey lineup
Goalkeeper
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23
Ugurcan Cakır
Defenders
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4
Cenk Ozkacar
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14
Abdulkerim Bardakci
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3
Samet Akaydin
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2
Zeki Celik
Midfielders
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16
Ismail Yuksek
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7
Kerem Akturkoglu
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5
Salih Ozcan
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10
Hakan Calhanoglu
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21
Yunus Akgun
Forwards
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11
Baris Alper Yilmaz
4 Reasons why we expect BTTS
- In their last six matches across all categories, Hungary has both scored and conceded goals.
- In seven out of their eight EURO qualifying matches, Hungary has scored more than two goals.
- Goals have been scored at both ends in six of Turkey’s last seven away trips.
- Both of Turkey’s recent friendly matches have seen at least two goals from each side.
Main prediction Hungary &— Turkey
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