Hungary and the Netherlands want to secure a place in the quarter-finals as matchday 5 of the UEFA Nations League ends.

UEFA.com examines the key storylines from Saturday’s matches.

Complete schedule

Match day 5 matches of League A

Thursday November 14
A2 Belgium 0-1 Italy
A2 France 0-0 Israel

Friday November 15
A1 Portugal 5-1 Poland
A1 Scotland 1-0 Croatia
A4 Denmark 1-2 Spain
A4 Switzerland 1-1 Serbia

Saturday November 16
A3 Germany vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
A3 Netherlands vs Hungary
All showtimes 20:45 CET

Hungary is hopeful on its way to Amsterdam

Dominik Szoboszlai struck twice on Matchday 4 as Hungary recorded a 2-0 victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina, their first Nations League victory since September 2022, moving them level on points with second-placed Netherlands – their next opponent in Group A3. A win for both teams in Amsterdam would secure a quarter-final place, but Hungary is keen to find the right balance. “We certainly want three points, and we can attack them,” said coach Marco Rossi. “But it could end like it did against Germany (when Hungary lost 5-0 on matchday 1). We have to be patient and if we are lucky, we can celebrate.”

Hungary had lost their previous nine games against the Netherlands (conceding 38 goals in the process) when they drew 1-1 with the Dutch team at the Puskás Aréna on matchday 3 – and were denied only three points by a late equalizer from Denzel Dumfries. “Hungary did well,” said national coach Ronald Koeman after the match. “We struggled to create space and free people between the lines.” If Hungary can cut these supply lines again, they could be on to something. As Rossi put it: “We are not a top team, but we have beaten those top teams more than once.”

Elsewhere

• Sweden and Slovakia are undefeated at the top of Group C1, with ten points each ahead of their match in Solna, Sweden. After the teams drew 2-2 on matchday 3 in Bratislava, a win here guarantees promotion for both sides. “After the first meeting we know what to expect,” said defender Ľubomír Šatka. Excitement, hopefully.