PUSKAS VS ZALAEGERSZEG - HUNGARY: NB I MATCH PREVIEW
HUNGARY: NB I MATCH DETAILS: PUSKAS VS ZALAEGERSZEG
As Puskas prepare to host Zalaegerszeg on February 8, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00, this HUNGARY: NB I fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
PUSKAS PREVIEW IN HUNGARY: NB I
Puskas, currently 5th in the standings with 31 points from 20 games, trail the leaders by 9 points. They've earned 14 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
ZALAEGERSZEG PREVIEW IN HUNGARY: NB I
Zalaegerszeg, sitting 7th with 27 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 10 games this season.
Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR PUSKAS VS ZALAEGERSZEG
Recent meetings between Puskas and Zalaegerszeg have favored Puskas, with Zalaegerszeg claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0).
This fixture has generally favored Puskas in recent years.
In their previous league match against Ujpest, Puskas recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Their starting XI featured Szappanos, Harutyunyan, Favorov, Golla, Maceiras, Mondovics, Okeke, Nagy, Duarte, Lukacs, Fameyeh. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
Zalaegerszeg's last outing came against Nyiregyhaza, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-1-3-2 system.
Their starting XI featured Gundel-Takacs, Calderon, Peraza, Varkonyi, Csonka, Skribek, Szendrei, Amato, Kiss, Alegria, Lima. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.
Looking ahead, Puskas are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Puskas and Zalaegerszeg are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR PUSKAS VS ZALAEGERSZEG
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Puskas's fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Zalaegerszeg's games average 2.3 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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