Our prediction for this Euro 2024 match:
Hungary
Match Time & Date:
15/06/2024
15:00
Prediction: 1-1
Switzerland
RheinEnergieStadion will be the centre of attention when Hungary and Switzerland lock horns in Group A. Hungary rolled over Israel 3-0 in their last warm-up game, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry against Switzerland, who are a very experienced side. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Liverpool ace Dominik Szoboszlai, while Barnsley midfielder Callum Styles should be fit for Saturday’s encounter despite limping off with injury against Israel.
The Rossocrociati, on the other hand, head into the opener following a 1-1 draw with Austria. As Switzerland looked sharp in front of goal in a 4-0 crushing of Estonia, we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on both teams to score. You should bear in mind that both sides managed to find the net in each of their last three meetings in competitive matches. Fit-again Monaco striker Breel Embolo is unlikely to be risked against Hungary, while Steven Zuber is a major doubt after limping off with injury against Austria.
Highlighted Player (Granit Xhaka):
Granit Xhaka is widely regarded as one of Europe’s most talented central midfielders at the moment and he is on the radar of quite a few high-profile sides. Just two seasons at FC Basel proved enough to attract interest from Borussia M’gladbach, who secured his signature in the summer of 2012.
The Switzerland international had a slow start to his career in Germany, causing many pundits to start doubting his credentials, but he eventually turn things around to show he is more than capable of playing at the highest level. Acting as a deep-lying playmaker, Xhaka impressed fans and pundits alike with his performances in Bundesliga and European competitions, and he even managed to score a couple of important goals in the process.
Despite his fragile age, the highly regarded footballer has been a key member of the Switzerland national team for quite some time now, scoring 6 goals in his first 40 caps to establish himself as a real leader of the Rossocrociati. The 2014 World Cup, where he scored one goal in four starts, should prove just the first of many major tournaments to come.
Highlighted Team (Hungary):
Widely known as the Mighty Magyars during the 1950’s, Hungary national team had the world at its feet as the team featuring Ferenc Puskas, Sandor Kocsis and Zoltan Czibor reached the final of the 1954 World Cup, while recording several impressive wins over England and other top sides in international friendlies.
Hungary also made it to the semi-final at the Euro 1964 and Euro 1972, but they have since largely struggled to return to old glory days. The barren run finally came to an end as Foci defeated Norway in the play-off to qualify for the Euro 2016 finals, but there still appears to be a huge gap behind the top European sides.
Long-serving goalkeeper Gabor Kiraly has managed to break a 58-year record held by Jozsef Bozsik, having surpassed the 101-cap mark, but Ferenc Puskas still remains the top goalscorer in the history of the national team with an unbelievable record of 84 goals in 85 caps, followed by Sandor Kocsis, who has 75 goals in 68 appearances.
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Leicester 
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Ipswich 
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