Hungary vs Armenia

The match between Hungary and Armenia will take place at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary, on Saturday, 11 October 2025, with kick-off scheduled around 12:00 local time (Central European Time). This fixture is part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA Group F) campaign, with Hungary hosting Armenia in a crucial encounter that could influence their group standings. Both teams enter this game looking to strengthen their position before the next international window.

On the Hungarian side, two key attackers, Roland Sallai and Barnabás Varga, will be unavailable—Sallai is suspended after a red card in the previous match, while Varga serves a one-match ban due to accumulated yellow cards. Their absence is significant given their contribution to Hungary’s attack. For Armenia, winger Edgar Sevikyan has been ruled out through injury, while defender Stepa Mkrtchyan returns to the squad after a fitness recovery. Armenia’s coach has also called up several reinforcements, including Artur Miranyan, David Davidyan, and Karen Muradyan, to add depth to the bench. Playmaker Lucas Zelarayán’s participation remains uncertain as he joined training late and may not start.

Hungary’s coach, Marco Rossi, is expected to adjust his tactical setup in response to the missing forwards. Dominik Szoboszlai could operate as a false nine, supported by Zsolt Nagy and Bendegúz Bolla on the wings, while the midfield battle will likely feature András Schäfer, Callum Styles, and Alex Tóth. In defense, Attila Szalai and Willi Orban will form the central pairing in front of goalkeeper Péter Gulácsi. Armenia’s manager, Yegishe Melikyan, will likely employ a counterattacking strategy, using Eduard Spertsyan as the creative outlet and Ugochukwu Iwu as a holding midfielder. Grant-Leon Ranos should lead the line, with Tigran Barseghyan offering pace on the flanks.

The press coverage ahead of the match has generally favored Hungary due to their home advantage and stronger overall depth, despite their recent inconsistent results. Many previews predict a narrow victory for the hosts, often suggesting a 2–1 scoreline. Armenian outlets, meanwhile, emphasize the team’s growing cohesion and resilience after their recent win over Ireland, suggesting they could trouble Hungary if they stay compact defensively and strike on the break. Analysts note that Hungary’s missing attackers could reduce their cutting edge in front of goal, adding an element of uncertainty to the match.

Studio analysts have been debating Hungary’s tactical adaptability and their ability to convert possession into goals without their main strikers. Some argue that moving Szoboszlai further forward could disrupt the midfield balance, while others believe his creativity might open up Armenia’s defense. Pundits also highlight Armenia’s defensive vulnerabilities under sustained pressure and question whether Melikyan’s newly assembled lineup can withstand the home side’s attacking phases. Overall, most analysts expect a close and tactical game, with set pieces and individual moments likely to decide the outcome.

Watch and Download Hungary vs Armenia full match replay and highlights, At Saturday, October 11, 2025. The match played at Puskás Aréna, in World Cup Qualifying, UEFA.

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