Zalaegerszegi vs Nyiregyhaza: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Zalaegerszeg prepare to host Nyiregyhaza on February 1, 2026, with kick-off at 19:45 under referee Kovacs, this HUNGARY: NB I fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Zalaegerszeg, currently 5th in the standings with 33 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 10 points. They've earned 15 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Nyiregyhaza, sitting 10th with 24 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Zalaegerszeg and Nyiregyhaza have favored Nyiregyhaza, with Nyiregyhaza claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Ferencvaros, Zalaegerszeg recorded a 3-1 victory while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Gundel-Takacs, Calderon, Varkonyi, Peraza, Csonka, Skribek, Szendrei, Amato, Kiss, Alegria, Victor. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Nyiregyhaza's last outing came against Kazincbarcikai, where they secured a 4-0 victory using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Kovacs, Benczenleitner, Katona, Temesvari, Dreskovic, Antonov, Nagy, Kovacs, Jovanov, Tijani, Kvasina. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Looking ahead, Zalaegerszeg are expected to maintain their 4-4-2 structure, while Nyiregyhaza are likely to counter with a 4-1-3-2 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Zalaegerszeg's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Nyiregyhaza's games average 2.8 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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