Match Prediction
Match Prediction
Hungary
Preview
The NB II season is winding down, and the Promontor utcai stadion sets the stage for a fascinating encounter: Budafoki LC vs Szentlorinc prediction is top of mind for sports betting fans as these two closely-matched sides meet on May 11th at 16:00 GMT. With home win odds at 2.43, draw at 3.28, and away win priced at 2.54, the betting markets are nearly as tight as the teams’ market values—Budafoki LC at €2.09m, Szentlorinc just ahead at €2.27m. When the margins are this fine and the history this unpredictable, finding value is both an art and a science.
Before diving into predictions, let’s set the context. The NB II has a reputation for unpredictability, and this fixture is no exception. Both teams have shown they can defy the odds: Budafoki LC famously held Vasas to a 0:0 draw when Vasas were strong 1.5 favorites, while Szentlorinc stunned Szeged 2011 with a 2:4 away win at mammoth 8.75 odds. Their last head to head, back on 2022-08-28, ended 1-1—bookmakers then favored Budafoki LC at 1.94, but Szentlorinc proved they could match up, snatching a point.
When the bookmakers price a home win and away win so closely, it’s a signal: this is a near coin-flip, and every edge matters.
Our AI’s top selection for this Budafoki LC vs Szentlorinc prediction is X2 (Szentlorinc win or draw) at 1.44 odds, with a moderate 5.5/10 confidence. This aligns with the 1x2 prediction of an outright away win (2) at 2.54 odds and a 4.4 confidence rating. In other words, the algorithm leans towards Szentlorinc avoiding defeat, with a slight preference for the visitors snatching all three points.
Looking at the market values, Szentlorinc’s marginally higher squad worth might suggest a bit more depth or quality—enough, perhaps, to justify the AI’s slight tilt toward the away side. But in this league, money doesn’t always buy certainty.
The AI also likes over 2.5 goals (odds 1.63, confidence 5.5). That’s a bold call in a league where only 46.6% of matches hit that mark, though 68.7% see over 1.5 goals. The predicted final score of 1:2, with a halftime edge to Szentlorinc (0:1), fits this narrative: a game that opens up after the break, rewarding those who back goals.
With both teams scoring in nearly half of all NB II games, and the market’s slight lean towards goals, there’s logic behind the over 2.5 selection—especially with both sides needing points late in the season.
It’s worth remembering the league-wide stats: home teams win 40.2% of matches, away sides just 29.2%, with draws at 30.6%. The draw price here (3.28) is tempting, but the AI’s confidence in Szentlorinc’s resilience suggests the double chance (X2) is the safer play. Still, if you’re hunting value, the outright away win at 2.54 is a live option—especially with Szentlorinc’s history of upsetting the odds.
The last head to head ended all square, but the away side has a little more wind in their sails this time, and the bookmakers’ odds reflect that shift in expectations.
To wrap up, here’s how the numbers and the narrative stack up for this Budafoki LC vs Szentlorinc prediction:
In a fixture where history, form, and market value are all tightly matched, the safest play is backing Szentlorinc to avoid defeat, with a nod to over 2.5 goals for those who like a livelier affair. As always in NB II, expect the unexpected—but let the numbers guide your bets.
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X2 -227
Szentlorinc to win or draw with odds of -2272 154
Szentlorinc is expected to win with odds of 154Over 2.5 -159
At least 3 goals will be scored in the matchYes -196
Both teams are expected to scoreX2&O1.5 -172
Away win/draw and over 1.5 goals
1:2
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 Budafoki LC |
11-May-25
2:0
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| Szentlorinc |
10-Nov-24
3:2
| Budafoki LC |
| Szentlorinc |
26-Feb-23
1:2
| Budafoki LC |
| Budafoki LC |
28-Aug-22
1:1
| Szentlorinc |
| Szentlorinc |
03-Apr-22
1:2
| Budafoki LC |
Recent Matches of Budafoki LC| 08 Mar | L |
Budafoki
| 0 |
Bekescsaba
| 3 |
Recent Matches of Szentlorinc
| 08 Mar | D | Szentlorinc |
2 |  Soroksar |
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Hungary - NB II| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kisvarda FC | 30 | 57-44 | 58 |
| 2 |
Kazincbarcikai | 30 | 51-30 | 53 |
| 3 |
Vasas | 30 | 47-35 | 52 |
| 4 |
Szentlőrinc | 30 | 44-32 | 47 |
| 5 |
Kozarmisleny | 30 | 45-42 | 47 |
| 6 |
Mezokovesd-zso | 30 | 44-35 | 44 |
| 7 |
Szeged 2011 | 30 | 36-32 | 42 |
| 8 |
Budapest | 30 | 41-39 | 40 |
| 9 |
BVSC | 30 | 31-32 | 38 |
| 10 |
Csakvar | 30 | 41-50 | 36 |
| 11 |
Soroksar | 30 | 42-47 | 35 |
| 12 |
Budafoki LC | 30 | 44-53 | 35 |
| 13 |
Ajka | 30 | 31-38 | 35 |
| 14 |
Bekescsaba | 30 | 30-38 | 33 |
| 15 |
Gyirmot SE | 30 | 41-46 | 31 |
| 16 |
Tatabánya | 30 | 28-60 | 24 |
