Hungary v Portugal
Hungary

Hungary vs Portugal

, KO: 19:45 , Puskas Arena
Portugal

Portugal flew out of the traps in World Cup qualifying by routing Armenia and will now be looking to take command of Group F with a win in Hungary.

I fancied the Portuguese to grab a few goals on Saturday and they didn't let me down, romping to a 5-0 victory on the road.

Cristiano Ronaldo added another two goals to his incredible international tally and it's hard to see anyone stopping Roberto Martinez's side in this group if they keep up this kind of form.

It looked like Hungary would also ease to an opening win when they went 2-0 ahead inside 15 minutes against Ireland in Dublin.

But Roland Sallai, who had scored their second goal, was sent off in the second half and that helped the Irish come from behind to claim a 2-2 draw.

Our man Greg fancied the stalemate in that game and he was proved right as sub Adam Idah popped up to head home a stoppage-time leveller.

That would have been a cruel blow to Hungary and they now have to rouse themselves for a clash with one of Europe's most talented teams.

How the bookies view it: Portugal to stroll with it

Hungary's home form has been poor of late and they're on a five-game run without a victory on their own soil. That's why BoyleSports make them 11/2 outsiders for this one, with Portugal 1/2 favourites and the draw paying 3/1.

Head to head: Hungarian hex

Portugal have been a bogey team for Hungary, who have never beaten them before. In the eight previous meetings, they've lost eight and drawn the other two.

They last faced off at the Euro finals in 2021, with the Portuguese easing to a 3-0 victory.

Players to watch: Varga in the mood

Barnabas Varga has been on fire for Ferencvaros this season, netting 10 times in 11 games. The livewire also netted against the Irish and he's 11/4 at Bet365 for anytime scorer.

Bruno Fernandes scored 21 times for club and country last term and is always a goal threat. The midfielder is 2/1 for anytime scorer at Bet365 and 11/4 for an assist.

Probable line-ups

Sallai is suspended for Hungary after his red card in Dublin, with Bence Otvos his likely replacement at the midfield.

Portugal's star man Ronaldo, at 40, should be fit enough to start but may not last the full 90 minutes. Joao Felix should also start again after also netting a double in Armenia.

Hungary: Dibusz, Szalai, Orban, Nego, Kerkez, Bolla, Styles, Otvos, Szoboszlai, Varga, A Toth.

Portugal: D Costa, Dias, Inacio, Mendes, Fernandes, Cancelo, Neves, Vitinha, Ronaldo, Neto, J Felix.

Anything else catch the eye?

Both teams have plenty of attacking talent so this should be a decent watch. BTTS pays just 5/6 with BoyleSports but adding on over 2.5 goals boosts the odds to 13/10, which looks worth a punt.

The Hungarians will have a passionate crowd behind them so that could ensure the steam into a few tackles. They could be worth backing in the card handicap once that market is priced up while stopper Wili Orban is a good option to go in the book after seven yellows and one red last term.

I can't see any prices for cards yet but Orban is 11/4 at Bet365 to commit over 1.5 fouls and that looks decent.

Portgual have won the corner count by a margin of five or more in the last four meetings. That suggests backing them at -3.5 in the corner handicap could pay off here at 5/4 with BoyleSports.

Hungary vs Portugal Betting Tips & Predictions
BTTS and over 2.5 goals
13/10
Boylesports
Wili Orban over 1.5 fouls
11/4
Bet365
Portugal -3.5 corner handicap
5/4
Boylesports
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