Match Preview
Armenia welcome Hungary to Yerevan for a pivotal World Cup 2026 qualifying fixture. The hosts look to harness the home crowd and fast transitions, while Hungary arrive with a compact defensive block and set-piece edge. Expect a chess match: Armenia’s vertical counters versus Hungary’s control and patience in wide areas.
Momentum leans slightly to Hungary after a strong qualifying stretch and their recent victory in the reverse meeting earlier in the campaign. Armenia, however, have shown they can trouble favoured opponents in Yerevan, especially when they break lines quickly through midfield and get early service into the channels.
Key Match Info
| Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifying – UEFA Group Stage |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, 13 November 2025 |
| Kick-off | | |
| Stadium | Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, Yerevan |
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Broadcast & Streams
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Tactical Storylines
- Armenia’s counters: Quick vertical play after regains; watch for early balls into the channels to stretch Hungary’s back line.
- Hungary’s structure: Narrow mid-block, wide full-back outlets, and emphasis on set pieces and second-phase pressure.
- Set pieces: Could decide it. Hungary’s delivery and blocking schemes are a recurring threat.
Recent Form (last five)
| Team | Form |
|---|---|
| Armenia | W L D L L |
| Hungary | W D W W D |
Form rows are illustrative snapshots; confirm line-by-line results on matchday.
Head to Head
Hungary won the most recent meetings in this qualifying cycle, including a 2–0 home win earlier in the campaign. Prior head-to-heads have also tended to be decided after tight first halves.
Prediction
Armenia 0–2 Hungary
Armenia’s pace on the break makes them dangerous, but Hungary’s organization, set-piece threat, and squad depth point to an away win if they control territory and avoid early turnovers. A methodical game suits the visitors.
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