Hungary vs Finland prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, on June 5, 2026
On June 5, 2026, a friendly match between the national teams of Hungary and Finland will take place. Only a victory over such an opponent is expected from the hosts.
Hungary vs Finland: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Hungarians played at the Euros, but did not perform well in the qualifiers. There, they tried to compete with Portugal for the lead but ultimately even conceded second place to Ireland due to a loss in the decisive head-to-head match. In March, in a friendly format, after a narrow win over Slovenia, they settled for a goalless draw at home against Greece.
After reaching their peak with a debut at Euro 2020, the Finns have been losing ground. Last year, they collected only ten points in eight qualifying matches, finishing just third in their group. In March, as part of the FIFA Series, they managed a confident win over New Zealand but settled for a draw in regular time against Cape Verde and lost on penalties. Most recently, as expected, they struggled against the Germans, losing 0-4.
Rossi’s team scores an average of 1.4 goals per match, conceding slightly less—1.3. The Scandinavians, while scoring 1.2 goals per match, concede more—1.6.
Head-to-head: Hungary vs Finland
In their last five meetings, Hungary won three times and lost twice.
The hosts may not repeat the rout delivered by the Germans, but should win by more than a minimum margin—bet on a "-1 goal" handicap (odds – 1.87).
Hungary vs Finland: Key Statistics and Trends
- Hungary have won three of their last eight matches
- 50% of Hungary’s matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.7
- Finland have won two of their last four games
- 40% of Finland’s matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.8
Hungary vs Finland: Probable Starting Line-ups
Hungary plays with a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible line-up): Toth – Kerkez, Dardai, Orban, Bolla – Vitalis, Schafer – Szoboszlai, Toth, Redzic – Sallai
Finland plays with a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible line-up): Hradecky – Mahuta, Koski, Miettinen, Alho – Suhonen, Markhiev, Valta – Lod, Kjellman, Keskinen
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow your team’s progress in the friendly national team tournament standings