- MTK are undefeated at home in NB I 2026-2027, winning 1 and scoring 3 goals in 1 home match.
- Puskas FC Academy have won their only NB I 2026-2027 away match, averaging 2.00 goals for and 0.00 against.
MTK have momentum
In this MTK Budapest vs Puskas FC Academy preview, MTK Budapest enter this match in 2nd place in NB I 2026/2027 with 4 points from 2 games. They are looking sharp and should have enough momentum to maintain their upward trajectory with a win here. Mate Pinezits has set his side up to play proactive, possession-based soccer with the odd burst of verticality to disrupt the opposing defence. Our MTK Budapest vs Puskas FC Academy prediction is that MTK are likely to nick this game with a 2-0 or 3-0 win if they control the midfield and keep Puskas quiet in the final third.
Puskas are 6th in the standings after taking 3 points from their first 2 games, which makes them the live long shots on Friday night. They have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches overall, but will be concerned by the fact that they followed up a solid 2-0 win away to Debreceni VSC with a disappointing 0-2 home defeat to Kisvarda FC.
Levente Babo has his Puskas team set up in a very disciplined and balanced way, but it's a measured tempo that might not suit them here if MTK turn the screws early. MTK have failed to win either of their last 2 home games against Puskas FC Academy, so there is history in this fixture to respect, but our 2.35 odds reflect the momentum and quality that the home side have currently.
MTK should get the job done
The most likely script for this game is a home win and goals, but we think MTK should keep the away side quiet enough to get a shutout. The MTK Budapest vs Puskas FC Academy betting tips point to an MTK Budapest win and Over 2.5 goals at 1.7, with Both Teams to Score - No at 2.27.
