Ukraine vs Hungary Predictions, Picks & Odds – 05/10/2026
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Ukraine head into this Nations League Group B2 clash on shaky ground. Their most recent outing, a devastating 0-3 loss to Northern Ireland, exposed serious defensive frailties. Compounding the difficulty, they must play this "home" fixture at a neutral venue in Trnava, Slovakia, stripping away any genuine home advantage. Sitting on four points, Serhiy Rebrov's side desperately need a result to keep promotion hopes alive.
Hungary arrive in considerably better spirits following Milos Kerkez's match-winning goal against Georgia. That narrow 1-0 victory ended a frustrating scoring drought across two consecutive Nations League blanks. Marco Rossi will be relieved that Dominik Szoboszlai's early substitution was precautionary rather than injury-related, keeping his talisman available. Also on four points, Hungary sense a genuine opportunity for revenge after losing the reverse fixture 0-1 back in September.
Hungary's superior recent form makes the Draw or Away double chance the standout selection here. Across their last six outings, Hungary have averaged a higher points return than Ukraine, losing just once in seven matches. Ukraine, by contrast, arrive bruised from a damaging three-goal defeat to Northern Ireland, a result that exposed defensive vulnerabilities and dented confidence at a critical stage of the group.
The neutral venue in Trnava, Slovakia, strips Ukraine of any meaningful home advantage. Playing away from their own supporters levels the playing field considerably, and Hungary have shown resilience on the road. Marco Rossi's side ground out a narrow victory over Georgia last time, with Milos Kerkez netting the winner, proving they can deliver in tight contests.
Both teams sit level on four points in the group, so the stakes are enormous. Hungary carry a revenge motive too, having lost the reverse fixture against Ukraine in September. The away win at 3.00 offers genuine value, while the draw at 3.27 provides additional cover. Under 2.5 goals at N/A also appeals given Hungary's recent scoring struggles. Odds correct at time of publication.
Trends to Know about Ukraine vs Hungary
- Hungary lost just once in seven
- Ukraine thrashed 0-3 by Northern Ireland
- Neutral venue negates Ukraine home advantage
Form & Statistics: Ukraine vs Hungary
Ukraine
Recent form
Season statistics (1)
Hungary
Recent form
Season statistics (2)
Lineups: Ukraine vs Hungary
Ukraine
Starters
- 1 Anatoliy Trubin
- 2 Eduard Sarapiy
- 3 Ilya Zabarnyi
- 4 Valeriy Bondar
- 5 Bohdan Mikhailichenko
- 6 Oleg Ocheretko
- 7 Volodymyr Brazhko
- 8 Heorhii Sudakov
- 9 Viktor Tsygankov
- 10 Roman Yaremchuk
- 11 Oleksandr Zubkov
Absent
- Mykola Matvienko (Suspension)
- Danylo Sikan (Suspension)
- Vitaliy Mykolenko (Unknown injury)
- Oleksandr Zinchenko (Twisted knee)
Hungary
Starters
- 1 Balazs Toth
- 2 Willi Orbán
- 3 Mark Csinger
- 4 Attila Osváth
- 5 Zsolt Nagy
- 6 András Schäfer
- 7 Áron Csongvai
- 8 Dominik Szoboszlai
- 9 Milan Tóth
- 10 Dániel Lukács
- 11 József Szalai
Absent
- Milos Kerkez (Suspension (yellow card accumulation))
- Bendegúz Bolla (Injury)
- Barnabás Varga (Bruise)
- Damir Redzic (Sprained ankle)
- Bendegúz Kovács (Released for U21 international duty)
Low confidence
Both lineups carry a speculated tag, drawn from a pair of prediction outlets rather than confirmed team announcements, so treat the tactical picture as a working hypothesis. That said, Ukraine's Heorhii Sudakov looks set to pull the strings in a 4-2-3-1 shape against Hungary's compact 3-4-2-1.
The 3-4-2-1 gives Hungary defensive solidity through a back three, with Dominik Szoboszlai expected to link play between the lines. Ukraine's wider 4-2-3-1 should offer more attacking width, making the battle for midfield territory the likely fulcrum of this Nations League contest.
How to Watch Ukraine vs Hungary Match?
What time is Ukraine vs Hungary?
Ukraine vs Hungary kicks off on 5 October 2026 at 19:45 local time in Trnava, Slovakia.
Where is Ukraine vs Hungary being played?
This match takes place at the City Arena in Trnava, Slovakia, serving as Ukraine's neutral home venue.
How Can I Watch Ukraine vs Hungary on TV and Live Stream?
Check your local listings for UEFA Nations League broadcast details in India, as coverage varies by region.
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