Hungary vs Switzerland Head-to-Head stats and numbers you need to know before Match 2 of UEFA Euro 2024
Hungary kick off their UEFA Euro 2024 campaign as they take on an impressive Switzerland side in a crucial encounter at the RheinEnergieStadion on Saturday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will need to be at their best in this fixture.
Switzerland have blown hot and cold over the past decade and have flattered to deceive in international competitions. The likes of Steven Zuber and Xherdan Shaqiri are seasoned campaigners in international competitions and will need to bring their experience to the fore this weekend.
Hungary have emerged as dark horses ahead of UEFA Euro 2024 and could pull off a fair share of upsets in the competition. The Hungarians can be lethal on their day and will need to put their best foot forward on Saturday.
Hungary vs Switzerland Head-to-Head stats
Hungary have an impressive historical record against Switzerland and have won 30 out of the 46 matches played between the two teams. Switzerland have managed 11 victories against Hungary and will need to cut the deficit in this fixture.
The previous meeting between the two teams took place in 2017 and ended in a 5-2 victory for Switzerland. Hungary were thoroughly outplayed on the day and will need to make amends in this fixture.
Hungary form guide: W-L-W-W-W
Switzerland form guide: D-W-W-D-L
Hungary vs Switzerland: Numbers you need to know before their UEFA Euro 2024 encounter
Xherdan Shaqiri has been involved in 13 of Switzerland's 28 goals in major international tournaments in the last 10 years. The Chicago Fire winger has bagged nine goals and four assists for his country during his period and is one of his side's most important players.
Dominik Szoboszlai played a talismanic role in Hungary's qualification campaign for UEFA Euro 2024 and registered four goals and three assists. The Liverpool midfielder also attempted 28 shots and created 23 chances for his teammates.
Hungary scored seven goals from set-pieces in their UEFA Euro qualification campaign - more than any other team in the competition.
After suffering eliminations from the group stage in each of their first three appearances in UEFA Euro competitions, Switzerland have managed to reach the knock-out stages in the last two editions of the tournament.
Switzerland and France are the only two European teams that have reached the knock-out stages in each of their last five major international tournaments.