- Zalaegerszegi TE are fourth in NB I 2025/2026 with 48 points from 31 games, Puskas FC Academy are sixth with 42 points from 31.
- Puskas FC Academy have conceded 18 goals in 16 away games, averaging 1.12 goals against per match in NB I 2025/2026.
Sides clash in must-win clash
Zalaegerszegi TE and Puskas FC Academy will be looking to take a huge step in their respective quests for an upper-table place in NB I 2025/2026 with a victory on Friday.
It has been two months since these sides last met and Zalaegerszegi TE won that game 1-0 away from home in a hard-fought game, but the Zala County side enter this clash in better form with three wins and two defeats from their last five matches in all competitions.
This Zalaegerszegi TE vs Puskas FC Academy prediction highlights that Puskas FC Academy, meanwhile, have two wins and three defeats from their last five.
Zsolt Hornyak’s pro-active Puskas can be turned over
Zsolt Hornyak’s pressing style of soccer is a match-up problem for many sides and keeps Puskas FC Academy on the front foot, pushing full-backs high up the field and creating overloads. But they have won only one of their last three away games and their defence could be breached by the host side.
The recent form of both clubs could be overlooked in this game, however, as Zalaegerszegi TE have been in great shape at home, averaging an impressive 1.81 goals per game in front of their own fans, scoring 29 times in 16 games. With Puskas FC Academy averaging 1.12 goals against on their travels, ZTE should score with plenty of chances.
Our Zalaegerszegi TE vs Puskas FC Academy betting tips suggest that Puskas FC Academy’s Daniel Lukacs is their main man up top with 15 goals in 31 league games this season, scoring two of their last six, so look for him to find the net in a goal-ridden contest.
Tactical tweaks have improved ZTE
Nuno Campos has made a big impact on his Zalaegerszegi TE team since he took the helm in July 2025, instilling a pragmatic style based on compact lines, discipline and quick transitions. They have been particularly good in the wide areas, with Alen Skribek, who has scored 9 goals in 27 NB I 2025/2026 games, their most consistent threat.
The Zalaegerszegi TE vs Puskas FC Academy preview indicates the hosts should edge a victory and it will be a high-scoring, entertaining game with both sides likely to score and plenty of action at both ends, so take Zalaegerszegi TE to win with both teams to score - Yes and over 2.5 goals. The odds for a home win of 2.24 are attractive while both teams to score - Yes is 1.74 and over 2.5 goals is 1.96.
According to another Zalaegerszegi TE vs Puskas FC Academy prediction, Puskas FC Academy has struggled on the road lately, winning just 1 of their last 3 away games. They will look to press Zalaegerszegi TE and disrupt their structure while trying to create opportunities in their own right, but ZTE are capable of breaking through the Puskas’ defense and getting enough goals to win.
