Ukraine and Hungary clash in Trnava for crucial Nations League points

Ukraine and Hungary meet in the Nations League with both teams struggling for goals.

Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 5 October 2026

Monday night brings a tense Nations League fixture as Ukraine and Hungary face off at a neutral venue in Trnava. Bettors looking for promotions can find plenty of markets for this contest. The recommended bet for this match is both teams to score no, priced at 19/20 with 1xBet.

Ukraine attacking struggles

Ukraine secured a narrow 1 0 victory in Budapest on September 25th, but they have failed to find any stability since then. A heavy 3 0 defeat against Northern Ireland over the weekend highlighted their current vulnerabilities. Andrea Maldera needs his side to find a clinical edge because they have only scored one goal in their opening three Nations League appearances.

Squad changes for Ukraine

Ukraine will be missing Danylo Sikan and Mykola Matvienko due to suspensions after picking up bookings against Northern Ireland. Andriy Yarmolenko made a start on Friday night, but the veteran forward is expected to drop to the bench in Trnava. Youngster Taras Mykhavko is likely to return to the starting lineup for this fixture.

Hungary search for stability

Hungary grabbed a hard fought 1 0 win at home against Georgia over the weekend to claim their first League B boost. Marco Rossi has also dealt with major attacking struggles after his team opened the tournament with a 1 0 loss to Ukraine and a scoreless draw against Northern Ireland. The Magyars have only managed one victory on foreign soil since October 2024.

Team news for Hungary

Liverpool defender Milos Kerkez scored the winner against Georgia but picked up a costly late booking that rules him out due to suspension. Captain Dominik Szoboszlai will earn his 69th cap and lead the team out on Monday night. Experienced RB Leipzig defender Willi Orban will start at the heart of the Hungarian defence.

Market implications and head to head

Both sides have collected four points from their first three matches and both have only scored a single goal in that span. These attacking numbers make the market lean heavily toward a low scoring affair. Punters backing the under or a clean sheet for either defence will find their selections shortening as kickoff approaches.

What it means for a bet

The lack of goals from both sides makes the price for both teams to score no very appealing.

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