Mezőkövesd-Zsóry vs Paks Prediction: Paks to return to top of the table

Struggling Mezőkövesd-Zsóry will continue their quest for survival when they host second-placed Paks at the Városi Stadion on Thursday. Paks' eyes will be on returning to the top of the league, while the hosts seek to find a way out of the relegation battle. Previews, H2H, expert picks, and odds are provided below.

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Mezőkövesd have failed to record a win in their last 6 competitive games. They suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Kecskemeti in their last outing, managing just 2 shots on target in the game. Their poor form sees them occupying the second-to-last spot on the table with 15 points in 18 games, scoring 17 goals and conceding 29. Stefan Drazic will hope to regain his scoring touch after going scoreless in the last 7 games, both in the league and in friendlies.

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Paks defeated Puskas Academy 2-1 in their recent game after returning to action following the break. After losing 3-0 to MOL Fehervar before the break, Paks played 6 friendlies, winning 3, drawing 1, and losing 1. They currently sit second in the league rankings with 37 points in 18 games, scoring 34 goals and conceding 22. A win for them in this clash will send them back to the top of the table with a 1-point advantage over Ferencvaros, who have already played their game.

From 2020 until the present date, both sides have played 11 times, with Mezőkövesd winning 6 times, Paks winning 4 times, and there being 1 draw. The last game between them ended 2-1 in favor of Paks back in September 2023.

Paks will be eager to return to the top of the table, and this motivation will certainly be reflected in the game. However, despite the poor form of the hosts, they should find the back of the net at some point during the game.

• Over 2.5 for 1.65 odds
• W2 for 1.85 odds
• BTTS for 1.60 odds