Zalaegerszegi TE vs Puskas Academy: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Zalaegerszegi TE welcome Puskas Academy to ZTE Aréna for a NB I fixture on Friday 1 May (19:00 WAT). In the table, Zalaegerszegi TE are 9th, lower half, on 13 points after 13 matches; Puskas Academy are 1st (leading the league) with 24.
Current form
Zalaegerszegi TE, last 3: WWD Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Kisvarda FC, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 0.3 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 2 clean sheets in that run.
Puskas Academy, last 5: LLLWD Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Paks, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 3 lost from 4. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Momentum favours Zalaegerszegi TE, collecting 2.3 points per game to 0.7 for Puskas Academy.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Zalaegerszegi TE 1.4 xG, Puskas Academy 1.3 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 49%, GG 61%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Zalaegerszegi TE 40%, draw 26%, Puskas Academy 34%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.70.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (73%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: Zalaegerszegi TE 1–1 Puskas Academy. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Zalaegerszegi TE40%fair 2.51 · @2.28
Draw26%fair 3.86 · @3.15
Puskas Academy34%fair 2.93 · @2.98
2.71Expected goals
1.39Zalaegerszegi TE xG
1.32Puskas Academy xG
61%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–09%
0–19%
2–18%
1–28%
0–07%
From our goals model: Zalaegerszegi TE 1.4 – 1.3 Puskas Academy expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Zalaegerszegi TE to win✗
40%
2.51
2.28
Double chance
Either team to win✓
74%
1.35
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
61%
1.64
1.70
Draw no bet
Zalaegerszegi TE (draw no bet)✗
54%
1.86
–
Asian handicap
Puskas Academy +0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
61%
1.63
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
73%
1.37
1.33
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
51%
1.98
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
72%
1.40
1.30
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
–
First team to score
Zalaegerszegi TE to score first
48%
2.09
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
42%
2.37
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Zalaegerszegi TE / FT Zalaegerszegi TE✗
22%
4.45
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
11.81
–
Recent results
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 Over 1.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Zalaegerszegi TE vs Puskas Academy?
On our numbers Zalaegerszegi TE have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Puskas Academy 34%.
How many goals will there be in Zalaegerszegi TE vs Puskas Academy?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 61% 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 2.7 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.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
