Germany - Hungary Prediction (11:00 p.m. June 19): Finish early, rest early

(Dan Tri) - Germany will meet Hungary tonight at the stadium in the second round of the Euro 2024 group stage. Another victory will most likely help Nagelsmann and his team win an early ticket to the round of 16.

In the first match, Germany won convincingly against Scotland. The home team quickly dominated after the opening whistle and scored two goals early in the first half by Wirtz and Musiala. The fate of the match was decided when Havertz successfully converted a penalty in injury time to send Germany into the break with a 3-goal lead. With victory in hand, Nagelsmann's students did not stop in the second half. Goals from Fulkrug and Can brought Germany a 5-1 victory on aggregate. Thanks to this big win, Germany is at the top of the group, equal on points but ahead on goal difference with Switzerland, who won 3-1 against Hungary in the other match of Group A.

German players won big in the opening match of Euro 2024 (Photo: Getty).

Another win could see Germany through to the last 16 if Switzerland avoid defeat to Scotland. Even if Switzerland lose to Scotland, two wins would still see Germany through and decide who will finish top of the group. Nagelsmann's reign has had a mediocre start, but the Euro 2024 hosts are currently on a five-match unbeaten run, four of which have ended in victories, and they have the necessary momentum as they continue their push for victory against Hungary tonight. If they qualify early, Germany could rest their first-team squad for the final group game, better preparing for the last 16. However, although Germany are rated higher than Hungary, the statistics must have shocked many fans, it has been eight years since Germany won against Hungary when the two teams met in a friendly, and Germany have failed to win in the last three matches.

Hungary has not shown the expected strength in the match against Switzerland (Photo: Getty).

It has been less than three years since Hungary drew 2-2 with Germany in the Euro 2020 group stages, before picking up four points against Die Mannschaft in the most recent Nations League. Marco Rossi's side won an impressive 1-0 in September 2022. Adam Szalai was the hero of the day, scoring the only goal of the game and his final international goal before retiring. Szalai was sorely missed by Hungarian fans in the defeat to Switzerland. Had Szalai been in the attacking ranks in the game, Hungary would surely have fared better than they did. Hungary were unable to show much against Switzerland in the first 45 minutes, conceding two goals. However, Rossi's men came out strong in the second half, missing several chances before Varga reduced the deficit to 1-2 midway through the half. Hungary squandered good scoring chances, pushing forward and were punished late on as Switzerland sealed a 3-1 win. The defeat to Switzerland was only Hungary's second in 17 games. However, unless Hungary show more determination and show more, it will be difficult for them to get points against Germany tonight. Against Switzerland, Hungary mainly played the ball out wide and then crossed inside, which will not be effective against Germany, a team with a good defense in the air. With a good midfield, Germany will certainly continue to aim for an overwhelming attacking game against Hungary, like they did against Scotland. If the home team's strikers play as effectively as in the previous match, a big win could be in Germany's hands.

Gundogan was fine after Porteous's vicious tackle (Photo: Getty).

A near-perfect evening for Germany against Scotland did not cost the hosts any injuries. Germany fans and neutrals alike were delighted that Gundogan avoided serious injury after a horrific tackle from Porteous, which saw the Scot hit the German captain squarely in the ankle. Gundogan is expected to be in an unchanged Germany squad tonight, joining Musiala and Wirtz, the youngest German to score at the Euros. Robert Andrich and Jonathan Tah were both booked against Scotland and could miss the final group game against Switzerland if they pick up yellow cards tonight. For Hungary, Rossi was unable to use Loic Nego or Callum Styles in the defeat to Switzerland due to fitness issues, both of whom are still recovering and are unlikely to start against Germany. Dominik Szoboszlai is now the youngest captain in Euro history, the Liverpool star disappointed before setting up Varga's goal against Switzerland, earning his 44th cap at the age of 23.

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