Hungary vs Ukraine — match summary
Europe · UEFA Nations League · kick-off 26 Sept 2026 01:45
Full time · score 0-1
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Hungary 26 · Ukraine 34
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Hungary 38 · Ukraine 44
Shots on target 4-3 · corners 4-2 · possession 57-43
NextGOAL tip: Ukraine +0.25 · 2 stars
This UEFA Nations League clash features two teams looking for a strong start on the continental stage, with Hungary playing at home to host Ukraine as both sides seek a tangible result to build early confidence. Team conditions right now are quite evenly matched. Hungary are unbeaten in their last 4 matches in a row, most recently winning a friendly 3-1, though their average possession over their last 10 games is only 41.9%. Meanwhile, Ukraine are hitting their stride on a winning run, having won their latest match 2-0 alongside an average of 5.22 shots on target created per game, highlighting an attacking efficiency ready to pressure the hosts at any moment. The flow of the game will likely begin tightly in the first half, with both sides prioritizing safety and feeling each other out, before opening up in the second half as fitness levels drop, creating opportunities for the visitors to use their sharp attacking play to push for a point or edge a victory away from home.