Hungary will tonight look to seal their unlikely place in the Nations League finals when they host Italy in Budapest.
It’s been another incredible campaign from Marco Rossi’s side in what looked an extremely tough Group A3, with a place in next June’s four-man tournament now within their grasp after successive promotions.
The Magyars entertain the reigning - but similarly not World Cup-bound - European champions at Puskas Arena knowing that a point would be enough to secure top spot follow a 1-0 win over Germany in Leizpig on Friday sealed by Adam Szalai’s superb early goal.
Italy won the reverse fixture 2-1 in Cesena in June courtesy of efforts from Nicolo Barella and Lorenzo Pellegrini and will pip Hungary to a finals spot if they win again here, having set up an effective shootout by edging out England at the San Siro.
That narrow success in Milan, secured thanks to Giacomo Raspadori’s second-half effort, saw the Three Lions suffer a humiliating relegation.
Where to watch Hungary vs Italy
TV channel: In the UK, Hungary vs Italy will be broadcast live on Premier Sports 1, with coverage beginning at 7:35pm BST. Kick-off is at 7:45pm.
