Hungary and Northern Ireland meet with one point between them

One point separates the leaders

Northern Ireland sit top of League B Group B with 11 points, just one ahead of second-placed Hungary after five matches each. That narrow gap makes this final group fixture a direct contest between the top two: Hungary can move above Northern Ireland with a win, while the visitors can preserve their lead by avoiding defeat.

A tight recent matchup

The latest meeting, in the UEFA Nations League in September, ended 0-0. Hungary are unbeaten across the last two meetings, with one win and one draw, and both matches produced two goals or fewer. That history points to the possibility of another close game, though it does not determine how this one will unfold.

Our prediction

Hungary have the chance to turn their one-point deficit into a lead, but Northern Ireland’s position at the top means a draw would keep them ahead. The available facts point to a potentially tight contest, with the recent goalless meeting offering a reason to expect a cautious match, while either side could still take the advantage.