What channel is Hungary v Portugal Euro 2020 match on? Kick off time, live stream and latest team news
Portugal get their European Championship title defence underway against Hungary in Budapest on Tuesday.
Portugal begin the defence of their crown with a trip to face Hungary in front of a 68,000-strong crowd in Budapest.
There are no attendance restrictions in Budapest – the only one of the Euro 2020 stadiums not to have limited capacity for the tournament – meaning the Puskas Arena could be filled to the brim for the visit of Portugal.
Cristiano Ronaldo will lead his men in the first match of their adventure in the undoubted ‘Group of Death’ but he will be joined by Ruben Dias, Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Jota and Bernardo Silva, all of whom are additions to the squad since their 2016 triumph.
This match is of huge importance to Portugal, who will be desperate to rack up three points prior to facing Germany and France in Euro 2020 fixtures to come.
However, the prospect of a full crowd of football-hungry Hungarians could throw plenty of weight behind the outsiders as they seek to disrupt the order and stake a claim to progress from the toughest group of them all.
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When is Hungary v Portugal on TV?
Hungary v Portugal will take place on Tuesday 15th June 2021.
Check out our Euro 2020 fixtures and live football on TV guides for the latest times and information, plus find out how to watch Euro 2020 on TV.
What time is kick-off?
Hungary v Portugal will kick off at 5pm.
Games throughout the group stage will kick off at 2pm, 5pm and 8pm in UK time, while the knockout rounds will occupy the latter two time slots.
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What TV channel is Hungary v Portugal on?
Fans can tune in to watch the game for free on ITV from 4pm.
Games will be split between ITV and BBC throughout the tournament with every single moment of every match being broadcast on free-to-air TV.
How to live stream Hungary v Portugal online
You can also live stream the match via ITV Hub on a range of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets.
Hungary v Portugal team news
Hungary: Head coach Rossi likes to field three central defenders with wing-backs who can cover at the back as well as bomb forward. Leipzig’s Willi Orban will likely sit in the heart of defence.
Bristol City’s Adam Nagy should start in the centre of midfield, with captain Adam Szalai and Roland Sallai in the forward positions.
Portugal: Captain Ronaldo will naturally start up top, with the likes of Diogo Jota and Bernardo Silva either side of the Juventus veteran.
Joao Felix, Ruben Neves and Bruno Fernandes should complete the midfield, while Manchester City’s star defender Ruben Diaz will likely pose a commanding presence at the back.
Hungary v Portugal odds
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bet365 odds: Hungary (5/1) Draw (3/1) Portugal (8/15)*
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Our prediction: Hungary v Portugal
Hungary earned a 3-3 draw with Poland during World Cup qualifying back in March and will give this game a real shot on their home soil. But in all likelihood Portugal should come through as victors here.
The likes of Ronaldo, Fernandes and Jota can turn a game in an instant on their own – and this Portuguese forward line is expected to pin Hungary back for much of the game.
Don’t be surprised if Portugal score early and settle into a rhythm, although they may save some reserves for bigger challenges later in the group.
Our prediction: Hungary 0-3 Portugal (11/1 at bet365).
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