Northern Ireland vs Hungary
Northern Ireland and Hungary share the spoils
A goalless stalemate keeps both sides waiting for a breakthrough.
Northern Ireland and Hungary played out a 0-0 draw in the UEFA Nations League, with neither side able to find the net. The match defied Fipster's low-confidence prediction of a narrow home win, resulting instead in a stalemate that leaves both teams searching for goals in their next fixtures.
Outcome probability
Northern Ireland and Hungary face off in a League B fixture that promises a tight contest. Both teams have shown mixed fortunes so far, setting the stage for a competitive encounter.
Match factors
Northern Ireland's midfield creativity vs Hungary's defense
S. Charles and T. Hume form a strong attacking and assisting duo, likely to exploit Hungary's defensive vulnerabilities.
Hungary's defensive organization led by W. Orbán
Orbán's high passing and defensive presence will be crucial to limit Northern Ireland's attackers.
Northern Ireland's recent away win momentum
Northern Ireland won their last away fixture 1-0 with a clean sheet, showing defensive strength and scoring capability.
Hungary's lack of recent match data
Hungary has no recent match data this season, possibly impacting match sharpness and cohesion.
The context
Northern Ireland have started their League B campaign with a 1-0 away win, demonstrating solid defensive organisation and the ability to score crucial goals. Hungary, on the other hand, suffered a 0-1 home defeat in their opening match, which may affect their confidence and cohesion going into this game.
Key insights
- S
S. Charles
Northern Ireland
Scored the only goal in last away win vs Georgia and has a high match rating, making him a key attacking threat.
UEFA Nations League 26/271 goal, 8.2 match rating, 5 shots in this competition
- T
T. Hume
Northern Ireland
Provided the assist for the winning goal and contributes strongly in defence and build-up play.
UEFA Nations League 26/271 assist, 5 tackles, 27 passes in this competition
- W
W. Orbán
Hungary
Central defensive pillar with high passing numbers, crucial to limiting Northern Ireland's attackers.
UEFA Nations League 26/2792 passes, 6.89 rating in this competition
Analysis
The probabilities for this match are finely balanced, with a slight edge to Northern Ireland for a home win. The most likely halftime score is 0-0, suggesting a cautious first half. Key players like S. Charles and T. Hume for Northern Ireland have been influential, with Charles scoring the winning goal in their last match and Hume providing the assist. Hungary's defensive backbone, led by W. Orbán, will be vital to contain Northern Ireland's attacking threats. However, Hungary's lack of recent match success in this competition could be a factor.
Key facts
- 1.Northern Ireland have won their only match so far in this competition, 1-0 away.
- 2.Hungary lost their opening match 0-1 at home in this competition.
- 3.The most probable halftime score is 0-0, indicating a tight first half.
- 4.The predicted total number of cards is four, suggesting moderate discipline.
- 5.S. Charles scored the only goal in Northern Ireland's last away win and has a high match rating.
- 6.T. Hume provided the assist for Northern Ireland's winning goal and contributes defensively.
- 7.W. Orbán is Hungary's defensive leader with high passing numbers and solid ratings.
Prediction
We predict a narrow 2-1 victory for Northern Ireland, with the decisive goals coming in the second half after a goalless first 45 minutes. The match is expected to be moderately disciplined, with around four cards likely to be shown.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Northern Ireland
Away — Hungary
The verdict
This League B fixture is set to be a close affair, with Northern Ireland just about edging Hungary thanks to their recent momentum and key player contributions. Expect a tense first half followed by a late surge from the home side to secure the win.
Prediction generated 25 Sep 2026, 20:48 UTC · Fipster Model v1.162
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
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
Galbraith
Yellow Card
Price
Yellow Card
Bolla
Csongvai
Yellow Card
Donley
Yellow Card
Yellow Card
Orbán
Yellow Card
Unknown
Szücs
Donley
Kelly
Csongvai
Charles
Yellow Card
Unknown
Price
Match Statistics
Northern Ireland
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1P. CharlesG
- 3J. DevennyM
- 4Tom AtchesonD
- 5T. HumeM
- 7E. GalbraithM
- 10J. DonleyF
- 14I. PriceM
- 15Ruairi McConvilleD
- 16Patrick KellyM
- 19S. CharlesM
- 22C. BrownD
Substitutes
- 2T. DevlinM
- 6M. ForbesD
- 8D. CharlesF
- 9C. O’NeillF
- 11P. SmythF
- 12C. HazardG
- 13K. MorrisonM
- 17P. McNairD
- 18B. GrahamF
- 20B. SpencerD
- 21J. MagennisF
- 23B. Peacock-FarrellG
Hungary
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1B. TóthG
- 3M. CsingerD
- 6W. OrbánD
- 7Tamás SzücsM
- 10D. SzoboszlaiM
- 11M. KerkezD
- 13A. SchäferM
- 14B. BollaD
- 15Á. CsongvaiM
Substitutes
- 2A. OsváthD
- 4K. SzűcsD
- 5A. MarkgráfD
- 8M. VitálisM
- 9D. BárányF
- 18Z. NagyD
- 19B. VárkonyiD
- 21A. TóthM
- 22Á. PécsiG
Northern Ireland
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Atcheson | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ruairi McConville | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Charles | M | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 0/1 |
| J. Magennis | F | 2 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Charles | F | 20 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Charles | G | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Spencer | D | 20 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Brown | D | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Price | M | 88 | 6.4 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2/4 |
| Patrick Kelly | M | 70 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1/4 |
| J. Donley | F | 70 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| E. Galbraith | M | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2/3 |
| J. Devenny | M | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| T. Hume | M | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| C. Hazard | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Smyth | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. McNair | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Peacock-Farrell | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Forbes | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Morrison | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Graham | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. O’Neill | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Devlin | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Hungary
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Tóth | M | 35 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 |
| M. Csinger | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Kerkez | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Tóth | G | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Osváth | D | 56 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| D. Szoboszlai | M | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 0/1 |
| Tamás Szücs | M | 55 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| M. Vitális | M | 14 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| A. Schäfer | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Á. Csongvai | M | 76 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| W. Orbán | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — |
| D. Bárány | F | 35 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| B. Bolla | D | 34 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Markgráf | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Á. Pécsi | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Várkonyi | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Szűcs | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Z. Nagy | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Northern Ireland vs Hungary?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Northern Ireland to win against Hungary.
- What score did Fipster predict for Northern Ireland vs Hungary?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Northern Ireland 2–1 Hungary.
- What were the win probabilities for Northern Ireland vs Hungary?
- Fipster's model gave Northern Ireland a 35% chance of winning, Hungary a 32% chance, and a 33% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 35% confidence — a low-confidence call.