- Zalaegerszegi TE are 12th in NB I 2025/2026 with seven points from nine games, compared to Puskas’ 11 points from the same number of games.
- Puskas FC Academy have failed to win either of their last two away games, drawing once and losing once.
- Puskas FC Academy have scored an average of 1.50 goals per away game in NB I 2025/2026, conceding an average of 1.75.
European aspiring Puskas face tough test in Zalaegerszeg
Puskas FC Academy have been in poor form since the start of the 2025/2026 season, failing to secure a win in their last five games, with two draws and three defeats. Zsolt Hornyak has had a good time at the club since taking over as head coach in July 2019, with his high pressing game and tactical consistency keeping Puskas in and around the top half of NB I during his tenure. However, the upcoming Zalaegerszegi TE vs Puskas FC Academy prediction suggests Hornyak’s squad have hit a snag of late and face a tough challenge at Zalaegerszegi TE this Sunday.
Zsolt Hornyak has set his team up in a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1, with Puskas looking to dominate the ball and create chances through wide overloads. Their pressing and ability to recover the ball quickly has been the basis of Hornyak’s success in NB I so far, but they have been found wanting in recent weeks. Daniel Lukacs is Puskas’ main man up top and has five league goals this season, but he will need to be sharp to help his side break down ZTE’s defense this weekend, according to the latest Zalaegerszegi TE vs Puskas FC Academy prediction.
Zalaegerszegi TE have been in a similar rut to Puskas recently, with just one win, one draw and three losses from their last five. Nuno Campos has brought a Portuguese influence to the team since assuming the head coaching position in July 2025, with ZTE typically lining up in a 3-4-3 or 3-4-2-1. For a more in-depth look, this Zalaegerszegi TE vs Puskas FC Academy preview highlights that Campos’ setup is about being compact and hard to break down, but also about quick transitions into attack down the wings, an area in which Alen Skribek has been a huge threat to opposing defenses this term with three goals in seven NB I appearances.
Goals likely at both ends when two off-key sides clash
Puskas are 7th in the league, with 11 points from their opening nine matches, while ZTE have seven points from the same number of matches. Puskas are the narrow favourites at 2.1, with the hosts coming in at 3.0 and the draw at 3.5. Given Puskas have the marginally better form, are higher up in the league and are favourites, ZTE look a solid bet on the double chance market for this one, but it could be a close game and our Zalaegerszegi TE vs Puskas FC Academy prediction supports this view.
The main selection for this game will be Over 2.5 goals at 1.65. Both teams have been susceptible at the back and both are keen to push players forward and get at each other. The clash of ZTE’s narrow, compact block and Puskas’ high-tempo pressing system should set up a tactical chess match, with Puskas pushing the pace and ZTE looking to counterattack. For those considering the Zalaegerszegi TE vs Puskas FC Academy betting tips, it’s worth noting ZTE have averaged an impressive 2.20 goals-per-game at home in NB I 2025/2026, scoring 11 in five. Puskas have conceded an average of 1.75 per-game away and will likely have to work hard for their chances. ZTE have won just once in their last three at home, losing twice, while Puskas have one win, one draw and two defeats in four away league games this year.
