Our Predictions
Hungary is the bookies' favourite at 1.58 odds. They need points and rarely lose at home. Armenia’s defence has conceded too many goals, and Hungary has key attackers in form (Varga, Sallai).
Hungary’s games often see one side fail to score (average 0.8 goals for, 2.0 conceded). Armenia struggles to score against higher-ranked teams and Hungary’s defensive focus may hold. Odds are 1.73.
Previous meetings were low-scoring, with Hungary’s home matches not seeing many goals lately. Armenia’s away games are unpredictable, but with recent form and defensive approach, under 2.5 is strong value (1.80 odds).
Hungary vs Armenia – World Cup Qualifier Preview, Odds & Predictions
Welcome to Extratips! The excitement builds as Hungary faces Armenia at Puskás Aréna this October 11, 16:00 UTC, in a crucial World Cup qualification clash.
Hungary (3rd place, 1 point) and Armenia (2nd place, 3 points) are close in the standings. Hungary needs a win to boost their qualifying hopes, while Armenia aims to stay ahead. The last time these two met was back in 2004, when Hungary won 2-0.
Bookmakers see Hungary as clear favourites: best Home win odds are 1.58, Draw 4.24, and Armenia win 6.78. The odds suggest Hungary should control the game but can’t underestimate Armenia, who’s shown resilience in World Cup qualifiers.
Hungary’s last five home games: 1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses. Armenia’s last five away games: 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses. Hungary scores 0.8 goals on average per game and concedes 2.0; Armenia scores 1.4, concedes 3.4.
Standout players include Varga (Hungary, 3 goals in 2 matches) and Spertsyan (Armenia, 1 goal in 2). Hungary’s strengths: attacking transitions, home crowd energy, set pieces. Weaknesses: defensive lapses, slow starts, injury to András Schäfer. Armenia’s strengths: pace, quick counters, fighting spirit; weaknesses: leaky defence, fatigue, missing Styopa Mkrtchyan.
Key factors: recent injuries for both teams, tactical tweaks, high stakes for qualifying places. Unique angles worth watching: Armenia’s push for a historic away win, Hungary’s pressure to deliver at home, and emerging superstar performances.
Expect a tight battle, with Hungary's home advantage likely to tip the outcome. Will Hungary use their experience, or can Armenia stun the hosts again?