Prediction for match Hungary — Rep. Of Ireland, 16.11.2025

Match Analysis: Hungary vs Republic of Ireland

Hungary faces Republic of Ireland on November 16 in the European World Cup Qualification. The odds favor a Hungary win at 1.80 with a 52.22% probability. A draw is priced at 3.70 (25.40%), while a win for Ireland is at 4.20 with a 22.38% probability. Thus, Hungary is considered the favorite, but the Irish could spring a surprise. In percentage terms for 1X2: Hungary win 52.22%, draw 25.40%, Ireland win 22.38%.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Hungary averages 43.6% possession, receives 1.8 yellow cards, commits 10 fouls, and 1.8 offsides per game. Ireland records 43.4% possession, 3.2 yellows, 10.6 fouls, and 2.4 offsides in the same period. Recent results: Hungary beat Armenia 1-0 (13.11.2025), drew 2-2 with Portugal (14.10.2025), and beat Armenia 2-0 (11.10.2025). Ireland won against Portugal 2-0 (13.11.2025), beat Armenia 1-0 (14.10.2025), and lost to Portugal 0-1 (11.10.2025). In their head-to-head on September 6, 2025, the teams drew 2-2, with over 2.5 goals. Earlier, on June 4, 2024, Ireland defeated Hungary 2-1, and on June 8, 2021, they played to a goalless draw.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, Hungary had 3 out of 5 over 2.5 goals, while Ireland had 2 out of 5. In the first half, Hungary saw over 1.5 goals in 3 out of 5 matches, Ireland in 2 out of 5. In the second half, both teams had 3 out of 5 over 1.5 goals. Hungary's average total is 3.2, Ireland's is 2.2. Hungary tends to score late - 38% of goals from the 76th to 90th minute, and concedes mostly early (0-15, 38%). Ireland spreads its goals evenly from the 31st to 90th minutes but tends to concede early - 67% in the 0-15 interval. Based on this data, Ireland might not score. Hungary's average goals scored is 1.8, Ireland's is 1.2. Both teams to score: No is at 1.75. Hungary looks more stable in attack, while Ireland struggles to convert chances, especially early in games. Final conclusion: the most reasonable bet is on both teams not to score.

Corners in the Match

On corners, Hungary averages 4.6 per match, Ireland 3.4. In a five-match span, both teams exceeded 9.5 corners only once. The line for total corners over 8.5 is at 1.80, under 8.5 at 1.91. For corners outcome, Hungary is at 1.44, Ireland at 3.25. Based on this data, a moderate number of corners is expected, and betting on under 8.5 corners seems justified. Also, considering Hungary's average of 4.6 against Ireland's 3.4, a bet on Hungary to win on corners could be considered.