Can Scotland overcome Hungary and keep their Euro 2024 knockout round dreams alive?
Both Scotland and Hungary enter their crucial Group A encounter on Sunday needing a victory to extend their stay in the tournament. The Scots, having salvaged a draw against Switzerland, sit on one point, while Hungary is yet to register a point and faces elimination with a loss.
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Scotland Chasing History:
Steve Clarke’s men held Switzerland to a 1-1 draw in their previous match, keeping their hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive. Scott McTominay’s deflected effort gave them the lead, but a spectacular strike from Xherdan Shaqiri ensured the points were shared. With a win against Hungary, Scotland could potentially sneak into the next round depending on other results in the group.
Hungary’s Uphill Battle:
Hungary’s Euro 2024 campaign has been a disappointment so far. Successive defeats to Switzerland and Germany have left them with no points and needing a miracle to progress. Marco Rossi’s team has a dismal record in major tournaments, winning only one of their last 17 matches against European nations.
Key Players in Focus:
- Scott McTominay (Scotland): The Manchester United midfielder has been Scotland’s standout performer. He has scored one goal, taken four shots, and been a driving force in attack.
- Dominik Szoboszlai (Hungary): The RB Leipzig playmaker is Hungary’s creative spark. He is expected to be deployed in an advanced midfield role and will be key to their attacking threat.
- Willi Orban (Hungary): The RB Leipzig defender is Hungary’s defensive leader. He will be crucial in stopping Scotland’s attacking threats.
Team Lineups:
- Scotland (Possible): Gunn; Hendry, Hanley, McKenna; Ralston, McGregor, Gilmour, Robertson; McTominay, McGinn; Adams
- Hungary (Possible): Gulacsi; Fiola, Orban, Dardai; Nego, A. Nagy, Schafer, Kerkez; Sallai, Szoboszlai; Varga
Will Scotland overcome Hungary and take a vital step towards the knockout stages, or will Hungary salvage some pride with an upset victory? Tune in on Sunday to find out!