Hungary vs Ukraine
Ukraine nicks narrow win in Hungary
D. Sikan's first-half strike secures a slender victory away from home.
Ukraine edged out Hungary 1-0 thanks to D. Sikan's goal just before the break. Despite Fipster's medium-confidence prediction favouring a Hungarian win, the visitors defied expectations with a tight, disciplined performance to claim all three points.
Analysis
The upcoming fixture between Hungary and Ukraine promises a closely contested encounter, with both sides eager to make a strong start in this competition. Expect a tactical battle with a cautious first half before the goals come in the second.
This match marks the opening round of the competition, setting the tone for both teams. While detailed historical data is limited, the balanced nature of the contest is reflected in the probabilities, with a slight edge to Hungary.
The prediction leans towards a home win by Hungary with a 2-1 scoreline. The halftime score is expected to be 0-0, indicating a tight and possibly cautious first half. The confidence level of 54% suggests a moderate certainty, acknowledging the competitive nature of the fixture. The probabilities for a draw and an away win are close, but Hungary's slight advantage could be decisive in the latter stages.
Prediction
Expect Hungary to break the deadlock in the second half and hold on to a narrow 2-1 victory over Ukraine. The match should be competitive, with around four cards expected, reflecting the intensity and stakes involved.
Outcome probability
Key Takeaways
In summary, this fixture is set to be a tight affair with Hungary just about edging Ukraine. Fans should brace for a tactical first half followed by an exciting second half where the home side finds the winner.
- The predicted fulltime score is 2-1 in favour of Hungary.
- Halftime score is expected to be 0-0, indicating a tight first half.
- Confidence in the home win prediction is moderate at 54%.
- Total cards predicted in the match are four, suggesting a competitive game.
- Probabilities for home win, draw, and away win are closely matched, showing a balanced contest.
- Hungary is the home team, which may provide a slight advantage.
- The match is the first round of the competition, adding importance to the result.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Hungary
Away — Ukraine
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
FIFA world ranking
Schäfer
Yellow Card
Brazhko
Yellow Card
Sikan
Assist: Sudakov
Unknown
Vitális
Brazhko
Yellow Card
Unknown
Vanat
Redzic
Sikan
Csongvai
Nazarenko
Yellow Card
Bárány
Yellow Card
Csinger
Sudakov
Nazarenko
Red Card
Szoboszlai
Yellow Card
Tsygankov
Yellow Card
Matvienko
Yellow Card
Kerkez
Yellow Card
Match Statistics
Hungary
4-3-1-2Starting XI
- 3M. CsingerD
- 6W. OrbánD
- 8M. VitálisM
- 10D. SzoboszlaiM
- 11M. KerkezD
- 13A. SchäferM
- 14B. BollaD
- 15Á. CsongvaiM
- 22B. TóthG
- 23D. RedzicF
Substitutes
- 1Á. PécsiG
- 2A. OsváthD
- 4K. SzűcsD
- 5A. MarkgráfD
- 7T. SzucsM
- 9D. BárányF
- 18Z. NagyD
- 19R.TóthM
- 21A. TóthM
Ukraine
4-3-3Starting XI
- 6V. BrazhkoM
- 8H. SudakovM
- 11V. VanatF
- 13I. ZabarnyiD
- 14D. SikanF
- 15V. TsygankovF
- 16V. MykolenkoD
- 18O. OcheretkoM
- 22M. MatvienkoD
- 23D. RiznykG
Substitutes
- 1H. ErmakovG
- 3E. SarapiyM
- 4V. BondarD
- 5O. DrambaevD
- 7A. YarmolenkoM
- 9M. KhlanM
- 10I. KrasnopirF
- 12A. TrubinG
- 17O. NazarenkoM
- 19E. NazarynaM
- 20O. ZubkovM
- 21M. PonomarenkoF
Hungary
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Csinger | D | 84 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| W. Orbán | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | — |
| D. Szoboszlai | M | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 0/3 |
| B. Tóth | G | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R.Tóth | M | 24 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Bolla | D | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 1/1 |
| Á. Csongvai | M | 66 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
| D. Redzic | F | 62 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/3 |
| Tamás Szücs | M | 6 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Bárány | F | 44 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| M. Vitális | M | 46 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| A. Schäfer | M | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 |
| M. Kerkez | D | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/2 |
| A. Osváth | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Markgráf | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Tóth | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Á. Pécsi | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Szűcs | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Z. Nagy | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Ukraine
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Sikan | F | 66 | 8.1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| H. Sudakov | M | 91 | 7.7 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| V. Mykolenko | D | 90 | 7.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Riznyk | G | 90 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Matvienko | D | 90 | 7.4 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| I. Zabarnyi | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| V. Brazhko | M | 46 | 7.2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| O. Ocheretko | M | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| V. Bondar | D | 31 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| E. Nazaryna | M | 44 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Krasnopir | F | 24 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| V. Vanat | F | 59 | 6.4 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| V. Tsygankov | F | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 0/1 |
| O. Nazarenko | M | 33 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Drambaev | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Khlan | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| H. Ermakov | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Ponomarenko | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Trubin | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Yarmolenko | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Zubkov | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| E. Sarapiy | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Hungary vs Ukraine?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Hungary to win against Ukraine.
- What score did Fipster predict for Hungary vs Ukraine?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Hungary 2–1 Ukraine.
- What were the win probabilities for Hungary vs Ukraine?
- Fipster's model gave Hungary a 54% chance of winning, Ukraine a 23% chance, and a 23% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 54% confidence — a medium-confidence call.