EURO 2024 Hungary vs Switzerland

 

The second match of Group A at the 2024 European Football Championship (EURO 2024) will see Hungary take on Switzerland at the Rhein Energie Stadion in Cologne on Saturday.

Team Strengths and Weaknesses

Hungary come into the tournament in strong form, having gone unbeaten through their EURO 2024 qualifying campaign. Led by star midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai, the Hungarians are a well-organized and disciplined side that is difficult to break down. Their defensive solidity was on display during the Nations League, where they conceded just 5 goals in 6 matches against the likes of Italy, England, and Germany. However, they did suffer a surprise 2-1 defeat to the Republic of Ireland in a pre-tournament friendly, raising some questions about their ability to perform against top opposition.

Switzerland, on the other hand, had a more mixed qualifying campaign, finishing second in their group behind Romania. The Swiss will be relying on experienced heads like Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri to guide them through the group stage. They have a well-balanced squad with a solid defensive foundation and the ability to create chances, as evidenced by their 4-0 thrashing of Estonia in a recent warm-up match. However, Switzerland have struggled for consistency, drawing 7 of their last 11 international matches.

Key Players

For Hungary, all eyes will be on Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai, who was their standout performer in qualifying with 4 goals and 3 assists. The 22-year-old's creativity and set-piece prowess will be crucial to Hungary's chances. Switzerland will look to Granit Xhaka to provide stability in midfield, while Zeki Amdouni, who scored against Estonia, could provide the attacking spark.

Prediction

This match has the potential to be a closely contested affair between two well-organized teams. Hungary's defensive solidity and Szoboszlai's quality in the final third could give them the edge, but Switzerland's experience and ability to grind out results means this is likely to be a tight, low-scoring encounter. A 1-0 win for Hungary seems the most plausible outcome.

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