UEFA Nations League: What to watch on Friday? | UEFA Nations League

The third edition of the UEFA Nations League is underway. After four days of playing already, day five is in full swing, with one final day remaining before the final stage in June 2023.

UEFA.com takes a look at the situation ahead of Day 5 matches.

All Nations League matches

Friday 23 September
Group A3 Italy – England
Group A3 Germany – Hungary
Group B3 Finland – Romania
Group B3 Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro
Group C4 Bulgaria – Gibraltar
Group C4 Georgia – Macedonia (18:00)
Group D2 Estonia – Malta (18:00)

It all starts at 20:45 CET, unless otherwise noted

Hungary and Germany for a place in the final stage

Both teams entered this match after achieving resounding victories in their last group stage matches: Germany beat young Italy 5-2while Hungary surprised the finalists of the UEFA EURO 2020 with Impressive 4-0 win over Molino.

A new victory for Group Leader A3Hungary, in Leipzig, can book a place in next year’s finals, provided Italy does not beat England. A win for Team Hansi Flick, who is currently second, would see Die Mannschaft finish first to earn a place in the finals for the first time.

Main data– Turkish player Serdar Dorsun is the only player to score more shots on goal this season than Hungarian striker Roland Slay (eight).

Back to reality for England

The England’s defeat by Hungary In June, it was the longest home run since 1928, and he extended his winless streak to four games, the longest running streak since 2014, making relegation from the Premier League a real possibility.

Italy is currently in third place, but it is only two points behind leaders Hungary, Who lost 1-2 in their country. azure, Winner of the third place match in 2021They will want to forget about the 5-2 win at Mönchengladbach with a win that could prove decisive.

Main dataEngland have not conceded more than once in 25 matches before losing 4-0 to Hungary.

Other matches on Friday

• Bosnia and Herzegovina narrowly leads Group B3, but they can seal the climb by beating Montenegro, who shine by only one point.

• Unbeaten Georgia only needs to avoid defeat against second-placed Macedonia to secure promotion from League C, while its rivals must win to stay in the competition.

• Promotion is possible for Estonia, leader of Group D2, if they avoid losing to second-placed Malta, tied on points.

Key dates

The fifth and sixth days: from 22 to 27 September 2022
Final stage draw: to be confirmed
Semi-finals: June 14-15, 2023
Final and Third Place Match: June 18, 2023
Relegation qualifiers: March 21-23 and March 24-26, 2022