Istanbul, Turkey – On March 20, 2025, Turkey go face Hungary for the first leg of their Nations League playoff at Ataturk Olimpiyat Stadi. This important match begin by 5 PM UK time.
Turkey and Hungary dey battle for promotion in dis playoff after both teams finish dem group stages. Turkey land second place in Group B4, while Hungary end for third position behind Germany and Netherlands in League A3. Turkey enter dis playoff after winning three, drawing two, and losing one of dem matches, just one point behind Wales, who dey hold the top spot.
“We dey look to build on our home record. We never lose in our last eight home matches for Nations League,” na wetin Turkey coach talk before di match. Dem need to use dis home advantage well, especially since dem last lose to Hungary at home for September 2020. Dem don dey struggle recently, with a five-match winless streak versus Hungary, so dis match na big chance for dem to change dem fortunes.
Hungary, on di other hand, go enter dis playoff after managing to win only one out of six matches in dem group stages. Dem pick three draws but lose two, including a significant 5-0 loss to Germany earlier for di tournament. However, they manage to draw di last group game with Germany thanks to Dominik Szoboszlai late penalty.
Dem need to step up and produce a stronger offensive display against Turkey, especially since dem no fit score more than one goal in eight of dem last nine international games. Hungary coach don mix matter for squad with four uncapped players invited for dis crucial match, as dem hope to keep dem League A status.
Turkey dey face some injury issues as dem won’t have their quartet of injured players, and two others go miss di match due to yellow card suspensions. “We need to adapt and find a way to win dis match,” na wetin Turkish captain say ahead of di tie.
For lineup, Turkey likely go start with Gunok in goal, while they go put Muldur, Ayhan, Bardakci, and Elmali for defense. In midfield, Kokcu and Calhanoglu go lead di attack, while Yilmaz and Akturkoglu go spearhead di front line.
Hungary could see Dibusz in goal, with a backline of Fiola, Orban, and Dardai. Szoboszlai, who dey return to action after injury, go provide creativity in midfield along with his teammates for dis critical match.
Football analysts dey predict a tight contest, with many fans believing Turkey fit struggle against Hungary, especially given Hungary’s recent good form against dem. “I believe di match fit end for draw,” one pundit talk, taking into account Turkey’s winless run against Hungary.
Fans all over dey excited as dem anticipate this must-watch encounter in Istanbul, as both teams get dem eyes on promotion and glory.
