Prediction: Republic of Ireland vs Hungary

Prediction: Republic of Ireland to win 2-0

Best Odds: 10/1

Bookmaker: Zetbet

The Republic of Ireland and Hungary will lock horns with each other in the 2026 World Cup qualifier this weekend. The UEFA Group F game between Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side and Marco Rossi’s team will be held at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin and is scheduled to kick off at 7:45pm UK time on Saturday.

Republic of Ireland

The Republic of Ireland are a strong footballing nation with lofty ambition and a good structure. They will be determined to make a positive impression in the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign and at least clinch a place in the play-offs.

Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side have been drawn against Portugal, Hungary and Armenia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group F. Portugal are the clear favourites to win the group, but the second place is up for grabs.

The Republic of Ireland will head into the match against Hungary on the back of a goalless draw with Luxembourg away from home in a friendly match in June, which came four days after a 1-1 draw with Senegal. In March, The Boys in Green beat Bulgaria over two legs in the UEFA Nations League Play-offs B/C.

Team News:

Caoimhín Kelleher (Brentford), Gavin Bazunu (Southampton), Mark Travers (Everton), Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Jake O’Brien (Everton), Nathan Collins (Brentford), Dara O’Shea (Ipswich Town), Jimmy Dunne (Queens Park Rangers), Bosun Lawal (Stoke City), Liam Scales (Celtic), Ryan Manning (Southampton), Josh Cullen (Burnley), Jason Knight (Bristol City), Jack Taylor (Ipswich Town), Killian Phillips (St. Mirren), Evan Ferguson (AS Roma), Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar), Adam Idah (Celtic), Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough), Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich Town), Chiedozie Ogbene (Ipswich Town), Kasey McAteer (Ipswich Town) and Mikey Johnston (West Bromwich Albion) are part of the Republic of Ireland squad for the game against Hungary.

Hungary

Hungary are a strong footballing nation with lofty ambition and a good structure. They will be determined to make a positive impression in the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign and at least clinch a place in the play-offs.

Marco Rossi’s side have been drawn against Portugal, the Republic of Ireland and Armenia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group F. Portugal are the clear favourites to win the group, but the second place is up for grabs.

Hungary will head into the World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland on the back of a 2-1 victory over Azerbaijan in a friendly match, which came after a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Sweden. In March, Hungary lost to Turkery over two legs in the UEFA Nations League – Play-offs A/B.

Team News:

Denes Dibusz, Balazs Toth, Willi Orban, Loic Nego, Milos Kerkez, Marton Dardai, Dominik Szoboszlai, Callum Styles, Alex Toth, Roland Sallai, Barna Toth and Daniel Lukacs are all part of the Hungary squad for the match against the Republic of Ireland.

Key Factors to Consider

• The Republic of Ireland have won 3 of their 5 matches against Hungary.
• The Republic of Ireland have scored 6 goals in their 5 matches against Hungary.
• The Republic of Ireland have conceded 2 goals in their 5 matches against Hungary.
• Hungary have won 1 of their last 6 games.
• Hungary have scored 4 in their last 6 games.

Conclusion

The Republic of Ireland are at home for this particular World Cup qualifier and should be able to pick up all three points from the match against Hungary with relative ease.

Prediction: Republic of Ireland to win 2-0

Best Odds: 10/1

Bookmaker: Zetbet