Overview
Germany have officially won Group 3 League A after an impressive 7-0 victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina. Therefore, the match against Hungary is just a formality for them.
This is a good opportunity for coach Julian Nagelsmann to experiment, thereby best preparing for the knockout round of the Nations League.
Like Germany, Hungary are also out of the Nations League group stage this year. A 4-0 defeat to the Netherlands ensured Hungary would finish third and enter the play-offs.
Despite losing motivation, Germany will still take the field with the highest determination. The proof is in the match against Bosnia & Herzegovina, even though they only need 1 point to officially qualify, they still took the field with a very strong squad.
The same could happen in the match against Hungary, when Germany has a young, talented squad and is eager to show itself. Despite having to play away, with a relaxed mentality and high form, Germany promises to be the team that completely dominates in the upcoming match.
As for Hungary, they don't have much chance to create a surprise against Germany. Hungary's form has been inconsistent recently, winning only 1 of their last 5 matches. Except for the victory against the weakest team in the group, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Hungary has suffered 2 defeats and 2 draws.
They lost 0-5 to Germany and 0-4 to the Netherlands. That reflects the difference in level between Hungary and the continent's top teams. Against a Germany team in very good form, Hungary is likely to suffer another defeat.
Germany have won their last two games against Hungary and have lost just once in their last seven. Remarkably, Hungary have never beaten Germany at home.
Human resources situation
Joshua Kimmich is injured and will not be able to participate in this match. Jonathan Tah will also be absent due to suspension.
On the other side of the front line, Hungary will be without Milos Kerkez after the full-back withdrew from the squad. However, they will welcome back Attila Fiola from suspension.
Expected lineup:
Hungary: Dibusz, Fiola, Orban, Dardai, Bolla, A. Nagy, Schafer, Z. Nagy, Szoboszlai, Varga, Csoboth.
Germany: Nubel, Henrichs, Koch, Schlotterbeck, Gosens, Nmecha, Andrich, Gnabry, Brandt, Sane, Kleindienst.
The match between Hungary and Germany takes place at 2:45 a.m. on November 20 (Vietnam time).
