Puskás Akadémia Pancho Aréna
Wednesday, 07 February 2024, 22:00
Puskás Academy will hope to return to their good form when they host Zalaegerszeg at the Puskás Akadémia Pancho Aréna on Wednesday. Both sides drew 1-1 in the first leg of the encounter last year. Who will win this time around? Previews, H2H, expert picks, and odds are provided below.
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Puskás Academy will hope to get back on track in this clash, having failed to win any of their last 3 games – both in the league and in friendlies. In their last outing, they were defeated 2-1 by Paks, despite both sides having 4 shots on target each. They left Paks empty-handed in front of 2000 supporters. Puskás Academy's form is deteriorating as they have managed just 5 points in their last 5 games. They sit 6th on the table with 28 points in 18 games, scoring 28 and conceding 22.
Zalaegerszeg
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Zalaegerszeg enter this clash after winning 4 of their last 5 games, both in the league and in friendlies. They defeated MOL Fehervar 3-1 in their recent game, putting 9 shots on target out of their 10 total shots. Zalaegerszeg are becoming better than they started the season as they have now picked up 7 points in their last 5 games– the 6th best record in the league during this period. Zalaegerszeg currently sit 2 places up from the bottom of the table with 18 points in 18 games. They have scored 24 goals and conceded 37. Antonio Mance, who scored a brace for his side against MOL Fehervar, will be a player to watch in this clash as he has scored 8 goals and provided 1 assist this season.
H2H
From 2019 until the present date, Puskás Academy and Zalaegerszeg have played a total of 14 games, with Puskás Academy winning 4 times, Zalaegerszeg winning 5 times, and the remaining 5 ending in a draw. The last game between the two sides ended in a 1-1 draw during round 8 of this season's action.
Expert Betting Tips
Both sides are bitter rivals, and there is a possibility that this clash will end in a draw. To err on the side of caution, selecting a draw for the first 45 minutes would be a prudent choice. However, despite the hosts' recent drop in form, they should still be capable of scoring against their visitors.
- Under 2.5 for 2.00 odds
- HT: X for 2.30 odds
- BTTS for 1.80 odds