MTK Budapest vs Zalaegerszegi TE: prediction and stats
NB IRegular Season - 23Kick-off on February 27, 2027 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Hidegkuti Nándor Stadion, Budapest
The Footlab model makes MTK Budapest the favourite at 45%, against 24% for a draw and 31% for Zalaegerszegi TE. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win MTK Budapest vs Zalaegerszegi TE?
A very open match: only 22 Elo points separate MTK Budapest (1,782) and Zalaegerszegi TE (1,804).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, MTK Budapest have 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 defeats; Zalaegerszegi TE have 4, 2 and 9.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Nyiregyhaza(home) | 2-1 | NB I |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Ujpest(away) | 1-1 | NB I |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Puskas Academy(home) | 2-3 | NB I |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Budapest Honved(away) | 3-3 | NB I |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Zalaegerszegi TE(home) | 3-0 | NB I |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Gyori ETO FC(away) | 0-3 | NB I |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Ferencvarosi TC(home) | 0-1 | NB I |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Vasas(away) | 0-5 | NB I |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Paks(home) | 5-2 | NB I |
| Jul 27, 2026 | MTK Budapest(away) | 0-3 | NB I |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 MTK Budapest win(s), 3 draw(s), 0 Zalaegerszegi TE win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | MTK Budapest 3-0 Zalaegerszegi TE | NB I |
| Apr 11, 2026 | MTK Budapest 3-0 Zalaegerszegi TE | NB I |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Zalaegerszegi TE 1-1 MTK Budapest | NB I |
| Sep 21, 2025 | MTK Budapest 1-0 Zalaegerszegi TE | NB I |
| Mar 8, 2025 | Zalaegerszegi TE 1-1 MTK Budapest | NB I |
| Nov 2, 2024 | MTK Budapest 1-1 Zalaegerszegi TE | NB I |
Last archived meeting: MTK Budapest vs Zalaegerszegi TE on Jul 27, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
MTK Budapest score 2.1 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; Zalaegerszegi TE score 1.3 and concede 2.1. The model gives a 62% probability of over 2.5 goals and 64% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTK Budapest | 2.1 | 1.9 | 2 | 12/15 | 12/15 |
| Zalaegerszegi TE | 1.3 | 2.1 | 2 | 6/15 | 11/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
MTK Budapest sit 4th in NB I (8 points from 5 matches) and Zalaegerszegi TE sit 12th (3 points from 5 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | MTK Budapest | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
| 12 | Zalaegerszegi TE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 3 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for MTK Budapest vs Zalaegerszegi TE?
- The Footlab model makes MTK Budapest the favourite at 45%, against 24% for a draw and 31% for Zalaegerszegi TE.
- Where and when is MTK Budapest vs Zalaegerszegi TE played?
- MTK Budapest vs Zalaegerszegi TE is played on February 27, 2027 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at Hidegkuti Nándor Stadion, in the NB I.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 62% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.