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World Cup Qualifiers: Armenia vs Hungary
Kickoff Time: 2025-11-14 01:00 (HKT)
Source: REUTERS/Pedro Nunes
Armenia lost 0-1 away to Ireland in the last round, suffering two consecutive defeats in the group stage. Currently, Armenia ranks at the bottom of the group with a record of one win and three losses. However, they are only two points behind Hungary, who is second in the group, leaving them still hopeful of staging a remarkable comeback. Undoubtedly, Armenia is the weakest team in the group, with a world ranking of only 104th. Statistically, Armenia has scored two goals and conceded nine in their four group stage matches, ranking last in the group for both offensive and defensive performance. Additionally, Armenia’s tactics are relatively one-dimensional; they primarily rely on simple, direct crosses from the wings to create threats. The lack of variety in their attacking approach is a major reason for their low offensive efficiency.
Hungary drew 2-2 away against Portugal in the last round, achieving one win and one draw in their recent two group stage matches, showing signs of improvement. Currently, Hungary ranks second in the group with a record of one win, two draws, and one loss. However, they are only one point ahead of Ireland, who is right behind them, meaning a setback is always possible. Statistically, Hungary has scored eight goals and conceded seven in their four group stage matches. Their offensive firepower is second only to Portugal, but their defense appears slightly unstable. Hungary boasts several young talents playing in Europe’s top five leagues, with the most notable being their captain, Dominik Szoboszlai, who plays for Liverpool in the English Premier League. Szoboszlai is not only the first line of defense for the team but also the initiator of their attacks. His presence essentially determines Hungary’s potential.
In the first leg of this fixture, Hungary defeated Armenia 2-0 at home. During that match, Hungary thoroughly controlled the pace of the game. Although Armenia will have home advantage in the second leg, their lack of offensive firepower and defensive vulnerabilities make it difficult for them to pose a significant threat to their opponents. Overall, it is reasonable to expect Hungary, with their superior overall strength, to secure another victory against Armenia.
Armenia‘s Last 5 Games: LLWLD
25-10-15 Ireland 1-0 Armenia
25-10-12 Hungary 2-0 Armenia
25-09-10 Armenia 1-0 Ireland
25-09-07 Armenia 0-5 Portugal
25-06-10 Montenegro 2-2 Armenia
Hungary‘s Last 5 Games: DWLDW
25-10-15 Portugal 2-2 Hungary
25-10-12 Hungary 2-0 Armenia
25-09-10 Hungary 2-3 Portugal
25-09-07 Ireland 2-2 Hungary
25-06-11 Azerbaijan 1-2 Hungary
Head-To-Head Record
25-10-12 Hungary 2-0 Armenia
04-02-18 Hungary 2-0 Armenia
Prediction: Hungary to win