Ukraine took all three points in Budapest when they faced Hungary in their Nations League opener, but the teams have diverged in progress since, and the Magyars are well placed for revenge now.
The sides meet in neutral Slovakia at the City Arena in Trnava, with both teams having earned four points from three games.
That leaves them three points behind Nations League Group B2 leaders Northern Ireland as they enter the final round of games in this window.
Ukraine v Hungary Prediction Tips Summary
Best Bet - Hungary to win @ 9/5
Alternative Bet - Dominik Szoboszlai anytime goalscorer @ 5/2
Bet Builder - Draw or Hungary - Double Result, Total goals range 1-3 & Most cards: Ukraine @ 22/5
Ukraine v Hungary Prediction
Best Bet: Hungary to win @ 9/5
Hungary look like a generous price to reverse their form after losing 1-0 in Budapest when the countries met at the start of this international window.
Marco Rossi's outfit were the better side in that loss and have picked up four points from six since, without conceding a goal. Ukraine have added just one more point from two games, failing to score in both.
Hungary's lack of goals is a worry, but the underlying stats suggest the Magyars will get it right sooner rather than later.
Hungary have recorded 4.6 xG in their last three games, the highest tally in this group. They also scored at least twice in five of their six World Cup qualifiers last year, including both games against Portugal.
Ukraine's win in the first fixture masks a worrying performance during this window. They lost 3-0 to Northern Ireland on Friday and, despite having 72 per cent possession, could muster only a 0.38 xG figure.
Hungary have fired at least 15 shots at goal in seven of their last 10 games and if they find some finishing power, they can collect maximum points in Slovakia.
Alternative Bet: Dominik Szoboszlai Anytime goalscorer @ 5/2
Dominik Szoboszlai could be key to Hungary finding those shooting boots.
The Liverpool midfielder has had eight shots at goal across three games in this window, including five in the most recent win over Georgia, with two on target.
Szoboszlai found the net three times in his first six appearances for the Reds this season and already has 18 goals in 68 appearances for the national team.
He's a set-piece master, so he's likely to be on penalties and free kicks within shooting range against a limited Ukrainian side.
If Hungary continue their shot-happy approach he should find opportunities and can make a goalscoring contribution.
Ukraine v Hungary Prediction Bet Builder Tip
Draw or Hungary - Double Chance
Total goals range 1-3
Most cards: Ukraine
Pays 22/5
With Ukraine's lack of threat in front of goal, Hungary are certainly good enough to avoid a repeat defeat at the very least.
The Magyars have avoided defeat in six of their seven games in 2026, while Ukraine's win in Budapest is their only success in four competitive games this calendar year.
Ukraine's three Nations League games have produced four goals, while Hungary's tally comes in one lower at two. A match goals range of 1-3 looks probable.
Completing the bet builder is for Ukraine to pick up the most bookings.
There were 10 cautions in the previous meeting in Budapest, with the visiting side tallying six yellow cards including two for Oleksandr Nazarenko.
Ukraine have picked up two or more bookings in six of their last seven games.
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Key Match Stats
Andrea Maldera took over as Ukraine boss in May and has two wins, two losses and one draw in five games
Ukraine have scored just one goal in three Nations League games in this window, the same tally as Hungary
Both teams to score has been a losing bet in all of Hungary's last 10 away games
Both teams have scored in just one of Ukraine's last six matches
Hungary's three Nations League games have produced a combined tally of two goals, one fewer than Ukraine's total
The Hungarians have taken 15 or more shots at goal in seven of their last 10 games
The Magyars have lost just one of their seven games in 2026 (W4, D2)
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