Scotland v Hungary Euro 2024 Group A preview

As the curtains draw on Euro 2024 Group A, Scotland and Hungary face off in a do-or-die encounter at the Stuttgart Arena on Sunday. With both teams winless after two games, this fixture becomes a virtual knockout tie, where the stakes are high and the tension is palpable.

The Tartan Army and the Magyars will leave no stone unturned in their quest to secure a spot among the best third-placed teams, knowing that a victory could be enough to keep their Euro 2024 dreams alive.

Billy Gilmour's impressive display against Switzerland has likely earned him a starting berth in midfield, alongside the likes of John McGinn and Callum McGregor. The Chelsea midfielder's vision and control will be crucial in dictating the tempo of the game and unlocking Hungary's defence. 

Hungary, on the other hand, will be buoyed by their spirited display against Germany, where they eventually succumbed to a 2-0 defeat. Manager Marco Rossi is unlikely to tinker with his starting lineup, which showed promising signs of cohesion and resilience against the tournament favourites. The likes of Bendeguz Bolla and Marton Dardai will be looking to build on their encouraging performances, as Hungary seek to secure a first win of the tournament.

As the two teams take to the field at the Stuttgart Arena, the atmosphere will be electric. With both nations knowing that their Euro 2024 fate hangs in the balance, this encounter promises to be a high-stakes, high-intensity affair.

Will Scotland's tartan-clad warriors rise to the occasion, or will Hungary's Magyars conjure up a surprise of their own? One thing is certain - only one team will emerge victorious, and with it, a chance to continue their European adventure.

Hungary are the favourites for the match, with odds for Scotland and a draw not too far behind.

Steve Clarke's Scotland have been dealt a significant blow with the loss of Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney, who has been ruled out for the remainder of the tournament due to a hamstring injury. The 25-year-old's absence will be deeply felt, particularly in the heart of Scotland's defence. Assistant manager John Carver confirmed that Tierney has returned to his club for assessment, and while the door has been left ajar for a potential return should Scotland progress, his presence will be sorely missed. 
 
In Tierney's absence, Scott McKenna is poised to step into the breach, offering a left-footed centre-back option that could provide some stability to Scotland's back three. McKenna's introduction off the bench against Switzerland was a promising one, and he will be eager to make a telling contribution in this crunch clash.

Below are Ladbrokes' predicted line-ups for the game:
 
Scotland: Gunn; Hendry, Hanley, McKenna; Ralston, Gilmour, McGregor, Robertson; McTominay, McGinn, Adams 
 
Hungary: Gulacsi; Fiola, Orban, Dardai; Bolla, A. Nagy, Schafer, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Sallai; Varga 

Ladbrokes has published an article looking at the betting odds for each of the nations competing in Euro 2024, starting with the favourites France and ending with Georgia, who have been priced at 500/1.

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All odds and markets are correct as of the date of publication.