- Nyiregyhaza Spartacus FC have won one, tied two and lost two of their last five games.
- FC Ujpest have won one, tied one and lost three of their last five.
- Nyiregyhaza Spartacus FC have not won either of their two most recent home games against Ujpest.
Close game expected in Hungary
Two mixed-form sides meet at Varosi Stadion, Hungary, when Nyiregyhaza Spartacus FC host Ujpest in NB I 2026-2027 this Friday in this Nyiregyhaza Spartacus FC vs FC Ujpest preview. Nyiregyhaza are narrow favorites at 2.13, while Ujpest are 3.06 and the draw is 3.6 ahead of this encounter, but the match result markets are all a bit short given the recent performances of both, which also shapes the Nyiregyhaza Spartacus FC vs FC Ujpest prediction.
The only thing that makes Nyiregyhaza favorites is their slightly better home record of three wins, one draw and one loss in all competitions, although they have only won or drawn their two most recent games at this ground, which provides a good base for Ujpest to make a game of it.
Tamás Bódog's men operate a compact 4-4-2 with a low-possession style that is all about winning duels and getting on the ball in the second phase. This blueprint can give Spartacus some real bite in games, but it also leaves them exposed.
The last head-to-head meeting, just three months ago in NB I 2025/2026, saw Ujpest hammer Nyiregyhaza 7-2 at home, which has certainly given the visitors a psychological boost going into this game.
Ujpest should have enough to nick it
Zoltan Szelesi's men have tried to structure their side more this year and have gone back to an attack-first approach that sees them overload the wide areas and get in behind the opponent's defense with speedy vertical play.
It will be an interesting chess match between these two styles, with the winner potentially being whoever wins the midfield battle. Ujpest's Krisztofer Horvath has been the spark on their right-wing lately with three goals in his last five appearances, during which time he has been involved in the majority of Ujpest's chances.
The last 10 meetings between these clubs in all competitions have produced three wins, three ties and four defeats apiece, and Nyiregyhaza's defense could be nicked on the counter, given they have shipped seven goals in their five home games in all competitions to date.
Ujpest have scored five times in their five away games in all competitions, so they should have a goal in them here and Nyiregyhaza have more than enough punch to get on the board. For Nyiregyhaza Spartacus FC vs FC Ujpest betting tips, an over 2.5 goals selection appeals here, as well as both teams to score - yes, at 1.69 and 1.6, respectively. That keeps the Nyiregyhaza Spartacus FC vs FC Ujpest prediction finely balanced.