It’s win-or-bust time for Scotland and Hungary as they face off on Matchday 3 of Group A at Euro 2024.
Scotland were vastly improved from their dismal opening night showing against Germany and earned a point against Switzerland on Wednesday. Scott McTominay gave Steve Clarke’s side the lead in the opening stages before Xherdan Shaqiri produced his trademark tournament wonder goal to pull the Scots back.
With Germany and Switzerland likely to advance as the top two, Scotland and Hungary are vying to progress as one of the four best-performing third-place finishers. Scotland are in a better position following their point on Matchday 2, with pre-tournament dark horses Hungary yet to get off the mark.
Marco Rossi’s side were also improved from their Matchday 1 defeat but eventually fell to Germany having produced a spirited first-half performance laden with chances. The hosts’ 2-0 win means Hungary must beat Scotland handsomely in Stuttgart to give themselves the best chance of qualifying.
Here’s 90min’s preview of Scotland vs Hungary at Euro 2024.
Scotland vs Hungary H2H Record (Last Five Games)
Current form (all competitions)
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Scotland |
Hungary |
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Scotland 1-1 Switzerland – 19/06/24 |
Germany 2-0 Hungary – 19/06/24 |
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Germany 5-1 Scotland – 14/06/24 |
Hungary 1-3 Switzerland – 15/06/24 |
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Scotland 2-2 Finland – 07/06/24 |
Hungary 3-0 Israel – 08/06/24 |
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Gibraltar 0-2 Scotland – 03/06/24 |
Republic of Ireland 2-1 Hungary – 04/06/24 |
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Scotland 0-1 Northern Ireland – 26/03/24 |
Hungary 2-0 Kosovo – 26/03/24 |
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Country |
TV channel/live stream |
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United Kingdom |
BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sports Web |
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United States |
fuboTV, Sling, Foxsports.com, ViX, FOX Sports App, Fox Sports 1, SiriusXM FC |
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Canada |
TVA+, TSN2, TVA Sports 2 |
The Scots were dealt a significant injury blow on Matchday 2 when Kieran Tierney was forced off in the second half against Switzerland. The Arsenal defender will not play a part in Sunday’s game and his status for the knockouts will be in doubt if Scotland progress.
Scott McKenna will come in for Tierney on the left side of defence.
Clarke is also without Ryan Porteous, who’s serving the second of his two-game suspension after he was sent off against Germany on opening night.
Scotland predicted lineup vs Hungary (3-4-2-1): Gunn; Hendry, Hanley, McKenna; Ralston, McGregor, Gilmour, Robertson; McGinn, McTominay; Adams.
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