Hungary vs Portugal: Defending champs coming for seconds
Portugal will be looking to emulate their neighbours Spain as they target back-to-back European Championship titles. Their Euro 2020 campaign kicks off against Hungary.
When: Tuesday, June 15, 17:00 BST
How to watch: ITV1
Best Bets
Hungary have never beaten Portugal. Not during their golden era. Not during the 90s. Not in the early 2000s. And not in recent tussles either.
That game went back and forth as Cristiano Ronaldo's brace eventually helped Fernando Santos' men to a 3-3 draw.
A lot has changed for both teams since that classic match in Lyon. Hungary, for instance, are without the two men who scored the goals on that day. Both Zoltan Gera and Balazs Dzsudzsak have called time on their international careers.
However, new emerging talents point to a bright future for the national team. The likes of Adam Nagy, Daniel Gazdag and Roland Sallai will be looking to make a name for themselves at Euro 2020.
With the likes of Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Jota joining the fold, it's no surprise Portugal are regarded as one of the frontrunners.
Last Three Matches
Zoltan Gera opened the scoring in the 20th minute but the Hungarians were unable to take their lead into the second-half. Nani's equaliser just before the break seemed to put the Portuguese back on track.
Last ten head-to-heads
Hungary wins: 0
Draws: 3
Portugal wins: 7
Hungary goals: 7
Portugal goals: 22
Portugal stronger than in 2016
In-form Hungary have nothing to lose
Imagine qualifying for a major tournament and being drawn into the group of death.
Marco Rossi's side are actually in good form ahead of Euro 2020. Hungary are unbeaten in 11 straight games while also managing some decent results along the way including a 2-0 win over Turkey.
Goalscorer bets
The Portuguese legend has scored four goals and produced two assists in his last three games against the Hungarians.
At 3/4 he's clearly a favourite to haunt them again.
However, if you're feeling adventurous, how about backing Ronaldo to score a hat-trick at 14/1.