Germany will be eager to build on their strong Euro 2024 performance as they get ready to face Hungary in their opening group stage match of the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League on Saturday.
Julian Nagelsmann’s team was impressive in this year’s European Championship, though Germany lost out to eventual winners Spain in the quarterfinals. They now shift their attention to the Nations League.
Hungary, touted as one of the dark horses before Euro 2024, failed to advance beyond the group stage. A win against Germany would be just the boost they need to regain their confidence and form.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Germany vs. Hungary live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this UEFA Nations League match in Canada:
TV channel: —
Live stream: DAZN
This game is unfortunately not available for live TV Broadcast for viewers residing in Canada. Streaming options are available on DAZN.
A DAZN subscription starts at $224.99 CAD a year, plus a flexible monthly option for $24.99 that allows cancellation at anytime.
What time does Germany vs. Hungary kick off in Canada?
This UEFA Nations League clash takes place at the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany and kicks off on Saturday, September 7 at 8:45 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the Canada:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Atlantic Time | Sat, Sep. 7 | 3:45 p.m. |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Sep. 7 | 2:45 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Sep. 7 | 1:45 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Sep. 7 | 12:45 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Sep. 7 | 11:45 a.m. |
Germany vs. Hungary lineups, team news
Germany will be without stalwarts Manuel Neuer, Ilkay Gundogan, Thomas Muller, and Toni Kroos, who all retired from international duty post-Euro 2024. Additionally, Antonio Rudiger and Leroy Sane have been rested.
The likes of Angelo Stiller, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Robert Andrich, and Pascal Gross will compete to fill the void left in midfield. Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, and Kai Havertz may lead the attack.
Germany predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Ter Stegen (GK) — Kimmich, Schlotterbeck, Tah, Mittelstadt — Gross, Pavlovic — Musiala, Wirtz, Fuhrich — Havert.
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Hungary have dropped Attila Fiola, Laszlo Kleinheisler, Adam Lang, Callum Styles and Atilla Szalai from the squad for this round of fixtures. Barnabas Varga's return from injury, however, will boost the squad.
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai will lead the team once more. Mainstays like Peter Gulacsi and Will Orban are also expected to start.
Hungary predicted XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Gulacsi(GK) — Botka, Orban, M. Dardai — Bolla, A. Nagy, Schafer, Kerkez — Sallai, Szoboszlai — Varga.
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Germany vs. Hungary Prediction
On paper Germany may be the favorite, however, the recent fixtures between two sides don't hint at a clear front-runner. In the last seven meetings between the two, the Germans have won thrice, while Hungary have won twice, with two draws.
Nonetheless, in their current form, the young German squad shouldn't have much of a problem dispatching the visiting Hungary side.
- Prediction: Germany 3-0 Hungary
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