Ukraine vs Hungary prediction 05.10.2026 | Nations League

Ukraine return to Stadion Antona Malatinskeho after a shock 3:0 defeat against Northern Ireland on Friday.

Ciaron Brown scored twice, while Isaac Price was also on target as Maldera’s men slipped to their first defeat of the Nations League campaign.

The Blue and Yellows had collected four points without conceding in their opening two group fixtures, following a 1:0 victory in Hungary with a goalless draw in Georgia.

Friday’s surprise reversal was Ukraine’s first defeat in five fixtures but a lack of goals remains an issue. The Blue and Yellows scored just four goals in their last six competitive matches. 

Andrea Maldera’s men continue to stage their home fixtures in Slovakia due to the ongoing conflict with Russia and must look for a response without the support of a home crowd.

Maldera could make changes following Friday’s poor display. Danylo Sikan is pushing for a recall after scoring the winner in Budapest, while Viktor Tsyhankov and Georgiy Sudakov are also in contention to earn recalls. 

Vitaliy Mykolenko has left the national-team camp through injury and will miss Monday’s contest. 

Experienced forward Artem Dovbyk is also unavailable.

Hungary travel to Slovakia after claiming their first Nations League victory of the campaign with a deserved 1:0 win against Georgia on Friday.

Milos Kerkez scored the only goal as Marco Rossi’s men produced a disciplined performance to secure a vital victory in Budapest.

The Magyars have now collected four points without conceding across their first two Nations League B, Group 2matches. Friday’s success followed a goalless draw against Northern Ireland in Belfast.

Hungary began their campaign with a narrow 1:0 defeat against Ukraine, despite playing against ten men during the closing stages.

Rossi’s side have continued to struggle for goals, finding the net only once in three group fixtures. Still, despite their lack of attacking threat, Hungary remains tough to beat, with only one loss recorded in their seven most recent matches. 

Head coach Rossi is unable to call on Miloz Kerkez, who is suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards. 

Barnabas Varga, Bendeguz Bolla and Damir Redzic are sidelined through injury while Roland Sallai is doubtful with a muscle problem.