Germany vs. Hungary: Euro 2024 Odds, Prediction

Die Mannschaft asserted their dominance in Friday’s tournament opener, rolling to a 5-1 rout of Scotland in their first non-friendly match since bowing out of the World Cup in group stage action two years ago. Hungary are coming off a 3-1 loss to Switzerland that opened their group stage schedule, halting the eight-match unbeaten streak in non-friendlies which they compiled during Euro qualifying.

In the wake of their lopsided victory over Scotland, Germany have emerged as heavy -375 favourites on the Euro 2024 odds and now closely trail tournament co-favourites England and France as a +450 bet on the Euro 2024 futures board. Hungary lags as a +950 underdog while the odds of this contest ending in a draw are pegged at +500. In addition, the odds of the total going OVER 2.5 are listed at -190.

Germany vs. Hungary Betting Odds

Wednesday afternoon’s matchup marks the first meeting between these sides since squaring off twice in UEFA Nations League action in 2022. The Magyars sent Germany packing from the tournament with a win and a draw in those contests and are now undefeated in three head-to-head clashes across all competitions while limiting the Germans to just three total goals over that stretch. Consistent success has eluded Hungary at the Euro, where they have produced just one win over nine total matches in three appearances since 1964. However, they did enjoy an impressive Cinderella run to the top of their table in group stage action at Euro 2016, and cannot be taken lightly by any opponents at this tournament.

Germany

After making humiliating early exits from each of the past two editions of the FIFA World Cup and tallying just one win before bowing out in the round of 16 at Euro 2024, Germany sent a clear message to the rest of Europe with a crushing win over Scotland on Matchday 1. The Germans needed just 19 minutes to establish a two-goal lead they would not relinquish while limiting the Scottish to one shot attempt in the contest.

Now unbeaten in five straight matches across all competitions, Germany have allowed just three goals over that stretch while receiving offensive contributions from up and down the lineup. Florian Wirtz opened the scoring for the second time in five games against Scotland. However, the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder has cooled off since scoring five times in six matches with the Bundesliga squad, potting just two goals in 10 matches in all competitions.

Kai Havertz also continued his strong play in recent major tournaments with a goal and an assists versus Scotland. Havertz has now scored five times over his past seven major tournament match appearances and leads the way on the Euro 2024 player props as a +115 bet to score at some time on Wednesday afternoon.

Hungary

Hungary really deserved a better fate in their tournament-opening loss to Switzerland and now find themselves faced with the challenge of extending their unbeaten streak against Germany to maintain any hope of advancing to the knockout stage. The Magyars dictated pace for lengthy stretches against the Swiss, particularly in the second half and maintained 49.7 per cent possession in the contest. However, they failed to see the bounces go their way while suffering just their second defeat in 17 matches since bowing out of 2022 Nations League action.

Barnabas Varga once again led the Hungarian attack, potting the side’s lone goal and his third marker in two games. However, if Hungary are to have any chance against the Germans, they will need a huge defensive effort. The club played stingy football during their recent steady run, allowing just 13 total goals in 16 matches prior to their loss to Switzerland. That adds to the pressure on veteran goalkeeper Peter Gulácsi, who backstopped the squad to wins in three of four pre-tourney friendlies while allowing just two total goals and shut down German shooters in a 1-0 Nations League win in September 2022.