Overview
Germany performed impressively in the EURO 2024 group stage, scoring 8 goals in just 3 matches. They continued to assert their strength with a 2-0 victory over Denmark in the round of 16.
However, entering the quarter-finals against the better Spain, coach Julian Nagelsmann's team had to say goodbye to the tournament on home soil. Overall, Germany's performance still had many positive points.
The Nations League will now be a tournament that marks many changes for the German team. Nagelsmann's team no longer has veterans like Manuel Neuer, Thomas Muller, Toni Kroos or Ilkay Gundogan. Instead, new names like Pavlovic, Stiller, Beier and Nubel will appear alongside Wirtz, Musiala, Kimmich and Havertz. This change promises to help Germany create new successes.
Meanwhile, Hungary failed to advance past the group stage of EURO 2024 when they were in the same group with Germany. In the last 5 matches in all competitions, they also lost 3 times and received a total of 8 goals.
Overall, Germany is considered to have a better squad than Hungary. In addition, they have won 3 and drawn 2 against their opponents in the last 6 encounters. According to experts, victory will belong to Germany in this match.
Human resources situation
For the German team, apart from goalkeeper Ter Stegen, who is sure to start, the remaining vacant positions are waiting to be tested. Kimmich can be brought up to the midfield. If not, Nagelsmann will give Pascal Gross or Pavlovic a chance to fill the positions of Kroos and Gundogan.
On the other side of the front line, Hungary did not call up Fiola, Kleinheisler, Lang, Styles and Adam Szalai. However, basically their main frame at EURO 2024 is still fully present. Hungary will not have as many disturbances as the host team Germany.
Expected lineup:
Germany : Ter Stegen, Kimmich, Tah, Schlotterbeck, Mittelstadt, Andrich, Pavlovic, Musiala, Gross, Wirtz, Havertz.
Hungary : Gulacsi, Botka, Orban, M. Dardai, Bolla, A. Nagy, Schafer, Kerkez, Szoboszlai, Sallai, Varga.
The match between Germany and Hungary takes place at 1:45 a.m. on September 8 (Vietnam time).
