Hungary U17 vs Moldova U17 - Friendlies

Few would have predicted the narrative arc that brings Hungary U17 and Moldova U17 together at the home ground on March 28, 2026, and the underdog storyline only adds to the Friendlies occasion. Chelsea could do with a morale-boosting win when they face AC Milan in Jakarta.

Both camps will view the Friendlies meeting at the home ground as an opportunity to put a marker down, regardless of where they currently stand. Hungary U17's recent form is difficult to quantify, but the occasion itself should bring the best out of them. The visitors will back themselves to cause problems and will not make the trip expecting an easy afternoon. That result ended the European giants' 14-game unbeaten run in the competition, as Fede Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga and Jude Bellingham were contained by an "incredible" performance from a player barely anyone outside of France had heard of.

Set-piece efficiency and transition play often decide fixtures of this nature, and both managers will have been drilling those phases on the training ground. His all-action approach did not just suit the demands of Luis Enrique, it appeared to have a transformative effect on those around him, setting new standards in the forward line.

All eyes will be on the league's leading marksman M. Sabitzer, whose 3 goals this season make him the standout threat and a player capable of deciding the outcome on his own. Whoever wins the individual duel between the two sides' chief playmakers is likely to dictate the rhythm and, ultimately, the destination of the points. The Serie A side need to sell before attempting to sign a striker, however.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 1-1 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. With positions in the Friendlies table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. Manchester City will begin another Premier League season with major uncertainty hanging over the club after league chief executive Richard Masters admitted the long-awaited verdict on their financial case has taken longer than expected.