Zalaegerszegi TE vs Puskas Academy: prediction and stats
NB IRegular Season - 7Kick-off on September 5, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)ZTE-Aréna, Zalaegerszeg
The Footlab model makes Zalaegerszegi TE the favourite at 41%, against 27% for a draw and 32% for Puskas Academy. 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 23, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Zalaegerszegi TE vs Puskas Academy?
A very open match: only 57 Elo points separate Zalaegerszegi TE (1,837) and Puskas Academy (1,894).
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; Puskas Academy have 7, 3 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 | 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 |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Zalaegerszegi TE win(s), 0 draw(s), 4 Puskas Academy 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?
Zalaegerszegi TE score 1.3 and concede 2.1 goals per match over their last 15; Puskas Academy score 1.5 and concede 1.4. The model gives a 50% probability of over 2.5 goals and 55% 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 |
| Puskas Academy | 1.5 | 1.4 | 3 | 9/15 | 7/15 |
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 4 matches) and Puskas Academy sit 1st (12 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 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 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 Puskas Academy?
- The Footlab model makes Zalaegerszegi TE the favourite at 41%, against 27% for a draw and 32% for Puskas Academy.
- Where and when is Zalaegerszegi TE vs Puskas Academy played?
- Zalaegerszegi TE vs Puskas Academy is played on September 5, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at ZTE-Aréna, in the NB I.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 50% 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.