Serbia vs Hungary

The stakes are high as Serbia and Hungary go head-to-head in a Euro 2024 qualifying Group G top-table clash at the Stadion Rajko Mitic.

After missing out on all four previous European Championship editions as an independent country, Serbia could be on the verge of breaking that jinx this time, with Dragan Stojkovic’s men heading into this top-table six-pointer in high spirits. A last-gasp 1-1 draw at Bulgaria in their most recent Group G outing might have curtailed Serbia’s perfect two-game start (W2), yet the ‘Eagles’ remain unbeaten in all five internationals (W4, D1) since a disastrous 2022 World Cup campaign in Qatar last December. With marquee strikers Dusan Vlahovic and Aleksandar Mitrovic leading the line, the Serbians are in prime position to register back-to-back home victories in a Euro qualifying campaign for the first time since 2011. Adding to this sentiment, they’ve avoided defeat in their last two meetings with Hungary (W1, D1).

In the meantime, the Hungarians have recovered from a tepid 0-0 draw at Montenegro on matchday two with an emphatic 2-0 home triumph over Lithuania last time out, maintaining an unbeaten start to their qualifying adventure (W2, D1). But if they’re to qualify for a third European Championship on the bounce as Group H winners, the ‘Magyars’ should arrest a two-game winless run on the road (D2). They can draw confidence from only losing once on their last eight international travels (W4, D3). Moreover, their steely backline has registered a shutout in four of their six most recent trips outside the country, suggesting Serbia’s formidable frontline may have to work their socks off to get on the scoreboard.