Puskas Academy vs Paks: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Puskas Academy welcome Paks to Pancho Arena for a NB I fixture on Sunday 16 August (16:30 WAT). In the table, Puskas Academy are 1st, leading the league, on 24 points after 13 matches; Paks are 5th (upper half) with 20.
Current form
Puskas Academy, last 5: WLWLD Their latest outing: 3–2 win over MTK Budapest, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Paks, last 5: DLDWL Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Budapest Honved, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours Puskas Academy, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.8 for Paks.
Head to head
When they last met (19 Apr 2026) it ended Paks 1–0 Puskas Academy.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Puskas Academy 2.0 xG, Paks 1.8 xG – a total near 3.8. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 68% and GG at 69%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Puskas Academy 43%, draw 20%, Paks 37%.
GG/NG: GG (69%) at 1.40.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (69%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: Puskas Academy 1–1 Paks. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Puskas Academy43%fair 2.33 · @2.15
Draw20%fair 4.97 · @3.65
Paks37%fair 2.70 · @2.86
3.78Expected goals
1.96Puskas Academy xG
1.81Paks xG
69%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–18%
2–18%
1–27%
2–27%
3–15%
3–25%
From our goals model: Puskas Academy 2.0 – 1.8 Paks expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Puskas Academy vs Paks?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Puskas Academy vs Paks?
On our numbers Puskas Academy have a 43% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Paks 37%.
How many goals will there be in Puskas Academy vs Paks?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Puskas Academy vs Paks?
Our predicted score is Puskas Academy 1–1 Paks, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.8 goals in total.
When is Puskas Academy vs Paks?
Puskas Academy vs Paks (NB I) kicks off on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 16:30 (West Africa Time) at Pancho Arena.
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.
