"Starting with the hosts, suffering a major second-half collapse on foreign soil last week as they eventually had to settle for a frantic 2-2 stalemate against Ireland, Hungary have largely come crashing back down to earth since their record-breaking flurry two years ago. Coming under some serious scrutiny earlier in the year as they sacrificed their elite Nations League status following a woeful 6-1 aggregate defeat against Turkey, Marco Rossi appears to have some mounting pressure on his shoulders."
"Shown a second-half away in Dublin last weekend Galatasaray striker Roland Sallai will miss out through suspension on Tuesday night. Only making his senior international debut earlier in the year, 30-year-old Barna Toth could be handed a first start in Budapest. Playing the full 90 minutes in all of Liverpool's opening three Premier League appearances this season, skipper Dominik Szoboszlai will lead out Hungary in midweek and earn a 57th international cap."
"As for the visitors, making real history back in June as they clinched a second Nations League crown, Portugal are in the midst of what has become a sensational run of form. Getting their respective World Cup qualifying adventure underway with another dominant display, Roberto Martinez's side will simply be looking to lay down another marker"
Portugal travel to Budapest seeking consecutive World Cup qualifying wins after a dominant start to their campaign. Hungary have struggled since their peak two years ago, suffering a second-half collapse to draw 2-2 with Ireland and losing elite Nations League status after a 6-1 aggregate defeat by Turkey. Hungary have managed only one competitive win in their last nine matches and were beaten 3-0 by Portugal in 2021. Marco Rossi faces mounting pressure. Roland Sallai is suspended, with Barna Toth potentially starting. Dominik Szoboszlai will captain Hungary, partnered in midfield by Callum Styles. Portugal aim to continue their sensational form under Roberto Martinez.
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