Puskas Academy vs Zalaegerszegi TE: prediction and stats
NB IRegular Season - 18Kick-off on December 19, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Puskás Akadémia Pancho Aréna, Felcsút
The Footlab model makes Puskas Academy the favourite at 42%, against 26% for a draw and 32% 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 Puskas Academy vs Zalaegerszegi TE?
A very open match: only 90 Elo points separate Puskas Academy (1,894) and Zalaegerszegi TE (1,804).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Puskas Academy have 7 wins, 3 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 | Vasas(away) | 1-0 | NB I |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Paks(home) | 3-2 | NB I |
| Aug 7, 2026 | MTK Budapest(away) | 3-2 | NB I |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Kisvarda FC(home) | 0-2 | NB I |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Debreceni VSC(away) | 2-0 | 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: 4 Puskas Academy win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 Zalaegerszegi TE win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Zalaegerszegi TE 1-3 Puskas Academy | NB I |
| Feb 8, 2026 | Puskas Academy 0-1 Zalaegerszegi TE | NB I |
| Oct 19, 2025 | Zalaegerszegi TE 0-1 Puskas Academy | NB I |
| Mar 16, 2025 | Puskas Academy 2-1 Zalaegerszegi TE | NB I |
| Nov 9, 2024 | Zalaegerszegi TE 4-2 Puskas Academy | NB I |
| Aug 4, 2024 | Puskas Academy 2-1 Zalaegerszegi TE | NB I |
Last archived meeting: Zalaegerszegi TE vs Puskas Academy on May 1, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Puskas Academy score 1.5 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Zalaegerszegi TE score 1.3 and concede 2.1. The model gives a 53% probability of over 2.5 goals and 57% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puskas Academy | 1.5 | 1.4 | 3 | 9/15 | 7/15 |
| 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?
Puskas Academy sit 1st in NB I (12 points from 5 matches) and Zalaegerszegi TE sit 12th (3 points from 5 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puskas Academy | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 12 |
| 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 Puskas Academy vs Zalaegerszegi TE?
- The Footlab model makes Puskas Academy the favourite at 42%, against 26% for a draw and 32% for Zalaegerszegi TE.
- Where and when is Puskas Academy vs Zalaegerszegi TE played?
- Puskas Academy vs Zalaegerszegi TE is played on December 19, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at Puskás Akadémia Pancho Aréna, in the NB I.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 53% 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.