Újpest
- Újpest have won their last two games in a row.
- Újpest sit top of NB I 2026/2027 with 6 points from their first 3 games and MTK are 5th with 4 points from their 3 matches.
- Zoltan Szelesi has been in charge of Újpest since 31st December 2025 and his team are finally starting to click as a unit.
- His preferred 4-2-3-1 and 4-3-3 shapes are a little more structured, which is a good fit for Etienne Amenyido, who has provided the creative spark between the lines with 3 assists in 3 NB I 2026/2027 games, or Aljosa Matko, their main finisher, who has 2 goals in 3 NB I 2026/2027.
MTK
- MTK have drawn their last two away games in a row.
- Mate Pinezits has been MTK's boss since 1 January 2026 and his high-press, vertical style keeps MTK on the front foot.
- However, the 4-2-3-1 that can flip into a 4-3-3, and MTK are always a threat with Zalan Kerezsi their biggest weapon with 4 goals in 3 NB I 2026/2027 and 5 goals in their last 5 games.
Head-to-Head
These two are also very even in the head-to-head with 1 win each and 1 draw in the last 3 meetings, with the most recent ending 2-2 at this ground, so the visitors will know how to make things tricky for their hosts.
Key Players
- His preferred 4-2-3-1 and 4-3-3 shapes are a little more structured, which is a good fit for Etienne Amenyido, who has provided the creative spark between the lines with 3 assists in 3 NB I 2026/2027 games, or Aljosa Matko, their main finisher, who has 2 goals in 3 NB I 2026/2027.
- However, the 4-2-3-1 that can flip into a 4-3-3, and MTK are always a threat with Zalan Kerezsi their biggest weapon with 4 goals in 3 NB I 2026/2027 and 5 goals in their last 5 games.
Betting Insights
- The odds reflect a slight edge to Újpest at 1.87, with MTK at 3.56 and the tie at 3.8.
- Újpest have conceded just 2 goals in their 1 home game so far and MTK's away matches have been 3.00 goals scored and 3.00 goals conceded in that 1 game.
- That's why over 2.5 goals at 1.5 and both teams to score at 1.5 looks a good bet here.
Prediction
Újpest are the more likely victors here but MTK's recent scoring form and ability to get the ball in the net should keep this one on a knife edge .
