Germany will be keen to build on their strong Euro 2024 campaign as they face Hungary in their opening group match of the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League on Saturday.
Julian Nagelsmann’s side were impressive at this year’s Euros but lost to eventual champions Spain in a blockbuster quarterfinal clash. However, the focus moving forward is to secure the Nations League title.
Hungary, who were considered one of the dark horses leading up to Euro 2024, were unable to progress beyond the group stage. A victory against Germany would provide them with the ideal boost.
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The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Germany vs. Hungary live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this UEFA Nations League match in UK:
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What time does Germany vs. Hungary kick off in UK?
This UEFA Nations League clash takes place at the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany and kicks off on Saturday, September 7 at 8:45 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates to UK:
| Date | Sat, Sep. 7 |
| Kick-off time | 7:45 p.m. BST |
| Venue | Merkur Spiel-Arena |
| Location | Dusseldorf, Germany |
Germany vs. Hungary lineups, team news
Germany will be without stalwarts Manuel Neuer, Ilkay Gundogan, Thomas Muller, and Toni Kroos, who all retired from international duty post-Euro 2024. Additionally, Antonio Rudiger and Leroy Sane have been rested.
The likes of Angelo Stiller, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Robert Andrich, and Pascal Gross will compete to fill the void left in midfield. Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, and Kai Havertz may lead the attack.
Germany predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Ter Stegen (GK) — Kimmich, Schlotterbeck, Tah, Mittelstadt — Gross, Pavlovic — Musiala, Wirtz, Fuhrich — Havert.
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Hungary have dropped Attila Fiola, Laszlo Kleinheisler, Adam Lang, Callum Styles and Atilla Szalai from the squad for this round of fixtures. Barnabas Varga’s return from injury, however, will boost the squad.
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai will lead the team once more. Mainstays like Peter Gulacsi and Will Orban are also expected to start.
Hungary predicted XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Gulacsi(GK) — Botka, Orban, M. Dardai — Bolla, A. Nagy, Schafer, Kerkez — Sallai, Szoboszlai — Varga.
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Germany vs. Hungary Prediction
On paper Germany may be the favorite, however, the recent fixtures between two sides don’t hint at a clear front-runner. In the last seven meetings between the two, the Germans have won thrice, while Hungary have won twice, with two draws.
Nonetheless, in their current form, the young German squad shouldn’t have much of a problem dispatching the visiting Hungary side.
- Prediction: Germany 3-0 Hungary