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MTK Budapest vs Kazincbarcikai Prediction

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MTK Budapest vs Kazincbarcikai Prediction NB I

MTK Budapest vs Kazincbarcikai prediction: home edge?

The MTK Budapest vs Kazincbarcikai Prediction for Saturday’s early kick-off (12:30 GMT, 2026-01-31) leans heavily toward the hosts, but this fixture has already shown it can misbehave. They meet at the Hidegkuti Nándor Stadion in Budapest, with MTK sitting 8th on 24 points and newly promoted Kazincbarcika stuck bottom in 12th with 11 points. On paper it looks clear; in real life, NB I loves a plot twist.

Match context, table pressure, and a few familiar storylines

MTK arrive with fresher confidence after a gritty 3-2 win over Kisvárda on January 24. Their season has been “decent but bumpy” overall (7 wins, 3 draws, 9 losses), yet at home they’ve been a different animal: five wins in the last six in Budapest. Kazincbarcika, meanwhile, are learning the hard way what first-ever top-flight football can feel like—coming off a 0-1 loss to Zalaegerszeg (January 25) and winless in five league matches.

  • League position: MTK 8th (24 pts) vs Kazincbarcika 12th (11 pts).
  • Venue: Hidegkuti Nándor Stadion, Budapest.
  • Market value: MTK €10.15m vs Kazincbarcika €4.62m (depth matters over 90 minutes).

Tactical angle: MTK’s ball, Barcika’s block

Under coach Máté Pinezits, MTK generally want the ball and aren’t shy about attacking. Their numbers suggest entertainment: around 1.89 goals scored per game, but also about 2.05 conceded—so clean sheets are not exactly their brand identity. This is the type of setup where MTK can dominate territory and still keep bettors nervously checking the clock.

Attila Kuttor has tried to bring structure since taking over Kazincbarcika in June 2025. Expect a compact defensive shape and quick counters, with a squad built from experienced heads (like 36-year-old Norbert Könyves) plus loanees. They don’t score much lately—just four goals in their last six outings—so their plan usually needs the first goal to be messy, cheap, or both.

Players and team notes that could shape the game

  • Ádin Molnár is MTK’s main finisher (8 league goals).
  • István Bognár leads the creative side (6 assists).
  • Tamás Kádár is out for MTK with a thigh injury, which may keep MTK’s defending a bit edgy.
  • Patrik Demjén has earned a Hungary call-up replacement, a nice signal that MTK’s keeper is in form.
  • Bálint Kártik and Meshack Ubochioma remain Kazincbarcika’s key goal routes.

Head to head and the “remember October” warning

Historically, MTK have the better head to head record (6 wins from 9 meetings), but Kazincbarcika landed a real punch in the last one: a shock 3-1 win on October 3, 2025. That result is the reason MTK fans won’t fully relax at 1-0. And if you want another reminder that football laughs at odds, MTK held Ferencváros to a 1-1 draw on 2025-07-26 despite Fradi being strong favorites.

MTK Budapest vs Kazincbarcikai prediction: NerdyTips AI picks

Now to the numbers that matter for bettors. The MTK Budapest vs Kazincbarcikai Prediction from NerdyTips’ AI points to the home win.

  • 1X2 betting odds: Home 1.59, Draw 4.6, Away 5.5.
  • Best wager: 1 (MTK to win) at 1.59, confidence 5.1/10.
  • AI 1X2 call: 1 (trust 5.2).
  • Total goals tip: Over 2.5 goals at 1.58 (trust 3.3).

How the game is expected to look

Forecasts suggest MTK control: 63% possession, 13 shots (5 on target), while Kazincbarcika sit deeper with 37% possession, 7 shots (2 on target). Corners are projected at 4.6 (7 total), and cards at 1 for MTK, 2 for the visitors—consistent with a home side probing and an away side defending in emergency mode.

The model’s predicted score is 2-1, with a 1-0 half-time lead for MTK. That fits the story: MTK start fast, do most of the attacking, but their leaky defensive trend keeps the away goal on the table. In short, the value path is simple: MTK win, with a realistic chance the total goals tick over 2.5 if Kazincbarcika manage one good counter or set piece.

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The best betting football prediction for MTK Budapest vs Kazincbarcikai

1 -169

MTK Budapest is expected to win with odds of -169
5/10

1x2 Tip

1 -169

MTK Budapest is expected to win with odds of -169
5/10

Total Goals

Over 2.5 -172

At least 3 goals will be scored in the match
3/10

Both Teams To Score

Yes -145

Both teams are expected to score
3/10

Bet Builder Tip

1X&O1.5 -294

Home win/draw and over 1.5 goals
5/10
Both Teams To Score

Correct Score

2:1

Stats Predictions

1.25
xG
0.8
63%
Ball Possession
37%
13
Total Shots
7
5
Shots on Goal
2
4
Shots Off Goal
2
4
Corners
3
1
Yellow Cards
2

Average / Match

0.91
Expected Goals
0.82
4
Total Goals
2.8
1.9
Goals Scored
1.1
2.1
Goals Against
1.7
46%
Possession
37%
10.4
Total Shots
7.6
4.6
Shots on Goal
2.9
3.1
Shots off Goal
2.7
12.3
Fouls
14.9
3.3
Corners
3.3
2
Offsides
1.9
2.83
Yellow Cards
2.83
393
Total Passes
281

Overview Last 10 Matches

4
Wins
2
9
Over 1.5 Goals
8
8
Over 2.5 Goals
6
6
Over 3.5 Goals
4
6
Both Teams Scored
7
0
Unexpected Wins
0
0
Unexpected Loses
0

Head to Head

MTK Budapest
6 - 1 - 2
Kazincbarcikai
Kazincbarcikai Kazincbar 03-Oct-25
3:1
MTK Budapest MTK Budapest
MTK Budapest MTK Budapest 22-Jul-23
4:0
Kazincbar Kazincbarcikai
MTK Budapest MTK Budapest 14-May-23
1:0
Kazincbar Kazincbarcikai
Kazincbarcikai Kazincbar 27-Nov-22
3:3
MTK Budapest MTK Budapest
Kazincbarcikai Kazincbar 10-Feb-21
1:4
MTK Budapest MTK Budapest
Kazincbarcikai Kazincbar 08-Mar-20
3:1
MTK Budapest MTK Budapest
MTK Budapest MTK Budapest 15-Sep-19
1:0
Kazincbar Kazincbarcikai
MTK Budapest MTK Budapest 15-Apr-18
4:1
Kazincbar Kazincbarcikai
Kazincbarcikai Kazincbar 01-Oct-17
0:1
MTK Budapest MTK Budapest

Profile time Recent Matches of MTK Budapest

13 MarD Gyor Gyor 0 MTK Budapest MTK Budapest 0
08 MarD MTK Budapest MTK Budapest 1 Diosgyori Diosgyori 1
27 FebD Debrecen Debrecen 2 MTK Budapest MTK Budapest 2
23 FebL MTK Budapest MTK Budapest 1 Ferencvaros Ferencvaros 3
14 FebD MTK Budapest MTK Budapest 2 Puskas A Puskas A 2
11 FebL MTK Budapest MTK Budapest 1 Kecskemeti TE Kecskemeti TE 2
08 FebL Nyiregyhaza Nyiregyhaza 4 MTK Budapest MTK Budapest 2
31 JanL MTK Budapest MTK Budapest 1 Kazincbar Kazincbar 3
24 JanW Kisvarda Kisvarda 2 MTK Budapest MTK Budapest 3
17 JanD MTK Budapest MTK Budapest 2 Videoton Videoton 2

Profile time Recent Matches of Kazincbar

13 MarWDiosgyori Diosgyori 0 Kazincbar Kazincbar 4
08 MarLKazincbar Kazincbar 0 Debrecen Debrecen 3
04 MarLKazincbar Kazincbar 0 Ferencvaros Ferencvaros 5
01 MarLFerencvaros Ferencvaros 2 Kazincbar Kazincbar 1
21 FebLKazincbar Kazincbar 0 Puskas A Puskas A 2
15 FebLKazincbar Kazincbar 0 Nyiregyhaza Nyiregyhaza 4
11 FebWAjka Ajka 0 Kazincbar Kazincbar 1
06 FebLKisvarda Kisvarda 1 Kazincbar Kazincbar 0
31 JanWMTK Budapest MTK Budapest 1 Kazincbar Kazincbar 3
25 JanLKazincbar Kazincbar 0 Zalaegerszegi Zalaegerszegi 1

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Team Matches Goals Points
1 Ferencvarosi TC Ferencvarosi25
49-27
49
2 Gyori ETO FC Gyori ETO FC25
50-27
49
3 Debreceni VSC Debreceni VSC25
39-30
43
4 Kisvarda FC Kisvarda FC25
31-37
38
5 Zalaegerszegi TE Zalaegerszegi25
38-31
38
6 Paks Paks25
46-37
37
7 Puskas Academy Puskas Academy25
31-31
35
8 Ujpest Ujpest25
33-41
30
9 Nyiregyhaza Nyiregyhaza25
34-43
28
10 MTK Budapest MTK Budapest25
45-54
27
11 Diosgyori VTK Diosgyori VTK25
33-40
25
12 Kazincbarcikai Kazincbarcikai25
21-52
14
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