Zalaegerszegi TE vs MTK Budapest: prediction and stats
NB IRegular Season - 12Kick-off on October 31, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC)ZTE-Aréna, Zalaegerszeg
The Footlab model makes Zalaegerszegi TE the favourite at 50%, against 24% for a draw and 27% for MTK Budapest. 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 Zalaegerszegi TE vs MTK Budapest?
A very open match: only 22 Elo points separate Zalaegerszegi TE (1,800) and MTK Budapest (1,778).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Zalaegerszegi TE have 4 wins, 2 draws and 9 defeats; MTK Budapest have 5, 5 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| 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 |
| 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 |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 0 Zalaegerszegi TE win(s), 3 draw(s), 3 MTK Budapest 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?
Zalaegerszegi TE score 1.3 and concede 2.1 goals per match over their last 15; MTK Budapest score 2.1 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 61% probability of over 2.5 goals and 62% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zalaegerszegi TE | 1.3 | 2.1 | 2 | 6/15 | 11/15 |
| MTK Budapest | 2.1 | 1.9 | 2 | 12/15 | 12/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Zalaegerszegi TE sit 12th in NB I (3 points from 5 matches) and MTK Budapest sit 4th (8 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 Zalaegerszegi TE vs MTK Budapest?
- The Footlab model makes Zalaegerszegi TE the favourite at 50%, against 24% for a draw and 27% for MTK Budapest.
- Where and when is Zalaegerszegi TE vs MTK Budapest played?
- Zalaegerszegi TE vs MTK Budapest is played on October 31, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at ZTE-Aréna, in the NB I.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 61% 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.