Zalaegerszegi TE vs Puskas Academy preview and prediction
The match
Zalaegerszegi TE host Puskas Academy in the NB I on Friday 1 May, with kick-off at 19:00 (WAT) at ZTE Aréna. Zalaegerszegi TE are 9th with 13 points from 13 games (in the bottom half), while Puskas Academy sit 1st on 24 points (top of the table).
Form guide
Zalaegerszegi TE's last 3: WWD Most recently they beat Kisvarda FC 2–0 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 0.3 conceded. 2 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Puskas Academy's last 5: LLLWD Most recently they lost to Paks 0–1 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 3 of their last 4. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Zalaegerszegi TE arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.4 for Zalaegerszegi TE and 1.2 for Puskas Academy. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 48%, both teams to score at 60%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Zalaegerszegi TE 44%, draw 22%, Puskas Academy 34%.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.70.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 73% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Zalaegerszegi TE 1–1 Puskas Academy. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Zalaegerszegi TE44%fair 2.28 · @2.28
Draw22%fair 4.50 · @3.15
Puskas Academy34%fair 2.94 · @2.98
2.61Expected goals
1.41Zalaegerszegi TE xG
1.20Puskas Academy xG
60%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–010%
0–19%
2–19%
1–27%
0–07%
From our goals model: Zalaegerszegi TE 1.4 – 1.2 Puskas Academy expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Zalaegerszegi TE to win✗
44%
2.28
2.28
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.29
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
60%
1.66
1.70
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
72%
1.39
1.33
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
52%
1.93
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
73%
1.38
1.30
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
43%
2.33
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Zalaegerszegi TE / FT Zalaegerszegi TE✗
24%
4.08
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
10%
9.66
–
Form
Zalaegerszegi TE – last 3
WWD
4 Apr
vs Kisvarda FC
2–0
W
4 Mar
vs Soroksar
1–0
W
22 Feb
vs Debreceni VSC
1–1
D
1.3Scored / game
0.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Puskas Academy – last 6
LLLWDL
19 Apr
@ Paks
0–1
L
14 Apr
@ Ferencvarosi TC
1–2
L
10 Apr
vs Gyori ETO FC
1–4
L
5 Apr
@ Diosgyori VTK
2–1
W
22 Mar
vs Debreceni VSC
1–1
D
6 Mar
@ Kisvarda FC
0–1
L
0.8Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Zalaegerszegi TE and Puskas Academy.
What is the prediction for Zalaegerszegi TE vs Puskas Academy?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Zalaegerszegi TE vs Puskas Academy?
On our numbers Zalaegerszegi TE have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Puskas Academy 34%.
How many goals will there be in Zalaegerszegi TE vs Puskas Academy?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Zalaegerszegi TE vs Puskas Academy?
Our predicted score is Zalaegerszegi TE 1–1 Puskas Academy, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Zalaegerszegi TE vs Puskas Academy?
Zalaegerszegi TE vs Puskas Academy (NB I) kicks off on Friday 1 May 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at ZTE Aréna.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
