1. Where to Watch: Tune In for the Action
· TV & Streaming: Catch the match live on UEFA TV, with minute-by-minute updates and pre-game coverage on
· International Viewers: UK fans can watch via Amazon Prime PPV (£2.49); in the US, tune into Fox Sports or fuboTV; in Canada, it's available on DAZN Canada.
· Kick-Off: Tuesday, 9 september 2025 at 20:45 local time (19:45 BST / 14:45 ET).
2. Why the Hype? What’s at Stake
· Both sides are hungry: portugal seeks a strong follow-up to their ruthless 5–0 drubbing of Armenia.
· hungary, who haven’t qualified for the world cup since 1986, will look to bounce back after a shaky 2–2 draw with Ireland.
3. Team News: Who’s in and Who’s Out
· Portugal: Diogo Dalot is injured, replaced by Nuno Tavares; Nelson Semedo and Rafael Leão also absent. Expect Bernardo Silva to return to the midfield.
· Hungary: Roland Sallai is suspended due to a red card against Ireland. Expect András Schäfer or B. Tóth to fill the void.
4. Projected Lineups: Battle Formations
· Portugal (Probable 4-2-3-1):
Costa; Cancelo, Dias, António Silva, Nuno Mendes; Rúben Neves, Vitinha; Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, João Félix; Ronaldo
· Hungary (Likely 4-2-3-1):
Dibusz; Nego, Orbán, Szalai, Kerkez; Ötvös, Tóth; Schäfer, Bolla, Szoboszlai; Varga
5. Players to Watch: Game Changers
· Cristiano Ronaldo: 40 years old and still lethal, with 140 goals for portugal and six of them against Hungary.
· Dominik Szoboszlai: Hungary’s midfield dynamo, capable of unlocking defences and dictating tempo.
6. Score Predictions: What the Experts Say
· Sports Mole and The Playoffs both lean toward a Portugal win, 2–1, in what’s expected to be a competitive but tilted affair.
Final whistle Takeaway:
This clash isn’t just another qualifier—it’s a high-stakes duel where portugal aim to keep cruising and hungary fight for home pride. Expect drama, silky skills, and maybe a few goals to seal the deal.
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