Tied on five points in League A Group 3 of the UEFA Nations League, the Netherlands and Hungary are set for a decisive showdown on Saturday at the Johan Cruyff Arena.
The Dutch kicked off their campaign with an emphatic 5-2 triumph over Bosnia-Herzegovina, but that performance has not been a precursor to consistent success. They have gone winless in their last three Nations League outings yet still control their destiny heading into this pivotal November double-header.
Similarly, Hungary's fate hangs in the balance. Marco Rossi's side, currently third due to an inferior goal difference, face the same win-or-go-home scenario. The Magyars must claim victory to keep their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals alive.
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Netherlands vs Hungary kick-off time
| Date: | Saturday, November 16, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 2:45 pm ET/ 11:45 am PT |
| Venue: | Johan Cruyff Arena |
The UEFA Nations League match between Netherlands and Hungary will be played at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
It will kick off at 2:45 pm ET/ 11:45 am PT on Saturday, November 16, in the US.
Team news & squads
Netherlands team news
The Netherlands face significant defensive setbacks ahead of their crucial Nations League finale in November, with Micky van de Ven, Nathan Ake, Lutsharel Geertruida, and Ian Maatsen all unavailable for selection. However, Arsenal's Jurrien Timber is back in contention after missing last month's fixtures.
Further concerns arose over Barcelona's injury-prone midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who was substituted at halftime during their La Liga defeat to Real Sociedad. Fortunately, it was a minor shin knock rather than a recurrence of his ankle issues, meaning he is expected to be fit to feature on Saturday. De Jong could partner the rejuvenated Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch in a two-man central setup, but RB Leipzig's creative ace Xavi Simons is sidelined following ankle surgery.
Netherlands possible XI: Verbruggen; Dumfries, De Vrij, Van Dijk, Hato; De Jong, Gravenberch; Malen, Reijnders, Gakpo; Weghorst.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Verbruggen, Olij, Flekken |
| Defenders: | Geertruida, Hato, van de Ven, De Vrij, Frimpong, de Ligt, Maatsen, Dumfries |
| Midfielders: | Simons, Gravenberch, Reijnders, Timber, Wieffer, Til, De Jong |
| Forwards: | Brobbey, Zirkzee, Gakpo, Kluivert, Malen, Weghorst |
Hungary team news
As for Hungary, head coach Marco Rossi will be without his most seasoned defender, Attila Fiola, who is suspended after accumulating too many yellow cards. This likely opens the door for Marton Dardai to slot into the visitors' back three.
Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai is set to make his 50th appearance for the national team. While he faces stiff competition for a starting place at Liverpool, Szoboszlai remains an irreplaceable figure for his country and is a certainty to occupy one of the advanced midfield roles. He’ll be joined in attack by Roland Sallai, who has also netted 14 international goals, while Barnabas Varga, Ferencvaros' prolific striker, is expected to spearhead the frontline.
Hungary possible XI: Dibusz; Dardai, Orban, Botka; Bolla, Nikitscher, Schafer, Kerkez; Sallai, Szoboszlai; Varga.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Dibusz, Tóth, Szappanos |
| Defenders: | Szűcs, Balogh, Fiola, Orbán, Schön, Bolla, Botka, Kerkez |
| Midfielders: | Nikitscher, Nagy, Szoboszlai, Gera, Schäfer, Dárdai, Gazdag, Kata, Nagy |
| Forwards: | Ádám, Varga, Sallai, Csoboth |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Game | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 12/10/24 | Hungary 1-0 Netherlands | UEFA Nations League |
| 12/10/13 | Netherlands 8-1 Hungary | World Championship Qual. UEFA |
| 12/09/12 | Hungary 1-4 Netherlands | World Championship Qual. UEFA |
| 30/03/11 | Netherlands 5-3 Hungary | EURO, Qualification |
| 26/03/11 | Hungary 0-4 Netherlands | EURO, Qualification |