FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)---Armenia VS Hungary Prediction

Armenia VS Hungary    Livescore / H2H stats and Live Streaming
Time:14-11-2025 01:00 Friday
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Since being appointed Armenia head coach in August, Yegishe Melikyan has recorded one victory and three defeats across his four World Cup qualification matches in charge of a nation ranked 104th in the world by FIFA.

The aforementioned loss to Hungary was followed by a narrow 1-0 defeat against the Republic of Ireland, in which Tigran Barseghyan was sent off for a headbutt before Evan Ferguson netted the game’s only goal in Dublin.

Armenia have never qualified for a major international tournament and their chances of reaching the 2026 World Cup are slim to say the least, but a surprise victory over Hungary could see them climb into second place - the playoff position - in Group F, if Ireland fail to beat leaders Portugal.

One win in their last eight internationals (D1 L6) for Armenia does not make for good reading, but that solitary triumph was in their last home match against Ireland (2-1) in September which ended a four-game losing run in front of their own fans.

Hungary, meanwhile, are unbeaten across their last three internationals on the road (W1 D2), drawing both of their away fixtures in World Cup qualifying against Ireland and Portugal by 2-2 scorelines.

Marco Rossi’s men were on course to suffer defeat to Portugal on matchday four last month, before captain marvel Dominik Szoboszlai netted a dramatic 91st-minute equaliser to salvage a point for the Magyars in Lisbon.

Hungary - two-time World Cup runners-up in 1938 and 1954 - are seeking to reach the Finals for the first time in 40 years and a victory over Armenia will guarantee second place in Group F, and a playoff spot, if Ireland also lose to Portugal.

Match Prediction: Armenia 1-2 Hungary
Both nations will be well aware of the importance of Thursday’s contest in their quest to qualify for the World Cup. Hungary will be considered as favourites, especially having already beaten Armenia in this campaign, and they should have enough quality in their side to get the better of the hosts once again.