Hungary vs Turkey
18th November 1945hrs
Football – International – UEFA Nations League
Pick 1-1 Draw
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 11/2 odds taken 1554 GMT, Tuesday 17 November
In UEFA Nations League Group B3 on Wednesday night, Marco Rossi’s Hungary welcome Senol Gunes’ Turkey to the Puskas Arena in Budapest. With things so tight in the group, the Hungarians, Turks and Russia can all still finish top and gain promotion to Nations League A. The Russians are in pole position, but these two will fancy their chances on the final day. Keep reading for the best betting odds and predictions.
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Hungary Preview – Can the Hungarians make home advantage count?
Hungary are in second place in the group with just one match to play. Marco Rossi’s troops have picked up an impressive eight points so far, winning two, drawing two and losing one of five. Along the way, they have netted five goals and shipped four.
Hungary beat Turkey away from home on matchday one before losing a five-goal thriller to Russia in game two. They then secured a 1-0 win over Serbia at the Red Star Stadium in Belgrade.
Two points from their last two fixtures has kept their promotion bid alive. After drawing 0-0 with the Russians in Moscow, Hungary were held to a 1-1 draw by Serbia last weekend. If Russia fail to beat the Serbians, three points for the Hungarians in Budapest on Wednesday will guarantee their promotion to League A.
Turkey Preview – Will the Turks get revenge in Budapest?
Turkey have picked up just six points from a possible 15 up until now, but Senol Gunes’ boys could yet seal promotion. However, they need to beat Hungary in Budapest and hope Serbia can do them a favour in their game with Russia.
Turkey have had a mediocre campaign on the whole, winning one, drawing three and losing one. Since losing at home to Hungary in September, the Turks have drawn with Serbia (twice) and Russia. Their sole victory came against the Russians in Istanbul last time out.
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The odds are certainly stacked against the Turks, but Gunes’ men will back themselves to get the job done in Budapest. They will then be hoping for a favour from Serbia in Belgrade.
Hungary vs Turkey Betting Advice
Turkey have been a tough nut to crack in recent times, but Hungary sealed a somewhat surprise 1-0 win in Sivas back in September. It was a close game, with Dominik Szoboszlai’s effort ten minutes from time giving the away team a vital victory on matchday one.
Key Facts – Hungary vs Turkey Betting Tip
- Turkey have drawn five of their last six
- The Turks have suffered just two defeats in two years
- Hungary won the reverse game in Sivas in September
Turkey have the better players on paper, but Hungary have had a fine Nations League campaign up until now. Not many people fancied them for promotion, but the Hungarians can still reach League A on the final day.
There was hardly anything to split the pair in Sivas, and we can see this one being another close encounter on Wednesday night. This time, though, the draw seems a likely outcome. There is excellent value in the 1-1 draw at 11/2.
Kenan Karaman has netted two goals for Turkey in this tournament. Back the 26-year-old Dusseldorf striker to score anytime on Wednesday at 5/2.
The best betting odds for Hungary vs Turkey
Hungary to win: 2/1 at Bet365
Draw: 23/10 at Bet365
Turkey to win: 13/10 at Bet365
