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 an intriguing contest.

Zalaegerszeg, currently 3rd in the standings with 45 points from 28 games, trail the leaders by 11 points. They've earned 25 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws 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 8 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Nyiregyhaza, sitting 9th with 32 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

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 Varda, Zalaegerszeg recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Gundel-Takacs, Calderon, Varkonyi, Victory, Harangi, Skribek, Szendrei, Csonka, Kiss, Alegria, Victor. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Nyiregyhaza's last outing came against Gyor, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Kovacs, Katona, Temesvari, Dreskovic, Jovanov, Antonov, Katona, Kovacs, Toma, 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 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Nyiregyhaza's games average 3.1 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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