Türkiye to face Hungary in UEFA Nations League playoff for promotion to League A
Arda Guler tackles the ball between Hungarian footballers, Budapest, Hungary March 22, 2024 (TFF)
Türkiye’s national football team is set to face Hungary in a vital playoff match, aiming for promotion to UEFA Nations League A. Hungary finished third in League A Group 3, and now Türkiye will try to secure its spot in the top tier.
Details
- Hungary’s group stage performance: Hungary ended the group stage with 6 points, securing 1 win, 3 draws, and 2 losses against Germany, the Netherlands, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. They scored 4 goals and conceded 11.
- Recent match results: Hungary started their campaign with a heavy 5-0 defeat to Germany. They then drew 0-0 with Bosnia and Herzegovina and 1-1 with the Netherlands. Their only win came from a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, Hungary later lost 4-0 to the Netherlands and drew 1-1 with Germany.
- Türkiye vs Hungary, head-to-head record: Türkiye and Hungary have faced each other 15 times, with Hungary winning 9 times and Türkiye winning 4. Two matches ended in a draw. Over these encounters, Türkiye scored 15 goals, while Hungary netted 29.
| Date | Location | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22.03.2024 | Budapest | Friendly | 0-1 |
| 18.11.2020 | Budapest | UEFA Nations League | 0-2 |
| 03.09.2020 | Istanbul | UEFA Nations League | 0-1 |
| 26.03.2013 | Istanbul | World Cup Qualifiers | 1-1 |
| 16.10.2012 | Budapest | World Cup Qualifiers | 1-3 |
| 12.09.2007 | Istanbul | European Championship Qualifiers | 3-0 |
| 07.10.2006 | Budapest | European Championship Qualifiers | 1-0 |
| 06.09.1995 | Istanbul | European Championship Qualifiers | 2-0 |
| 07.09.1994 | Budapest | European Championship Qualifiers | 2-2 |
| 05.09.1990 | Budapest | Friendly | 1-4 |
| 16.03.1988 | Budapest | Friendly | 0-1 |
| 04.04.1984 | Istanbul | Friendly | 0-6 |
| 22.09.1982 | Györ | Friendly | 0-5 |
| 29.04.1962 | Budapest | Friendly | 1-2 |
| 19.02.1956 | Istanbul | Friendly | 3-1 |
- Recent encounters: The most recent meeting between the two teams was on March 22, 2024, in Budapest, where Hungary won 1-0 thanks to a penalty from Dominik Szoboszlai. Of their 8 official meetings, Türkiye and Hungary each have 3 victories, with 2 matches ending in draws.
- Türkiye’s biggest defeat to Hungary: Türkiye’s largest defeat came in a friendly match on April 4, 1984, when they lost 6-0 to Hungary in Istanbul.
What’s at stake on UEFA Nations League
This playoff match is crucial for Türkiye, as they aim to secure a place in the prestigious UEFA Nations League A, where they will face Europe’s top teams.
