Nyiregyhaza vs Kisvarda Prediction

Nyiregyhaza vs Kisvarda prediction for a county derby

Nyiregyhaza vs Kisvarda prediction time comes with that familiar Eastern Hungary feeling: local pride, nervous energy, and a stadium that knows every story. On 2026-02-21 at 13:00 GMT (14:00 local), Nyíregyháza welcome Kisvárda to the Városi Stadion in what locals call a “megyei rangadó” — a county derby where the table matters, but bragging rights matter more. Tickets have been listed in the 1,500–2,500 HUF range, and with the renovated ground pulling crowds above 5,000 on average, it should feel loud from the first whistle.

Setting the scene: form, rivalry, and the human details

Nyíregyháza (reported around 10th) arrive in their best run of the season since Tamás Bódog stepped in late October 2025. The mood shift is real: a three-game winning streak, a 4-0 over Kazincbarcika, and that wild 4-2 comeback against MTK where Bódog basically said the fans wanted entertainment — and got it. His message since then has been simple: intensity must be the normal level, not the exception.

Kisvárda (around 7th) have looked steadier across the season, but lately they’ve lacked that last touch. A 1-0 win over Kazincbarcika was followed by a 1-0 defeat to ETO Győr (Feb 15), and Attila Révész hasn’t hidden his annoyance about “cheap goals” conceded and not enough quality in the final third. In a derby, that blunt honesty can either sharpen a team… or make them overthink.

What to watch tactically

• Nyíregyháza’s approach: high-tempo pressing, often 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-2, and a clear plan to hurt teams on set-pieces with height.
• Kisvárda’s approach: compact shapes (4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1), physical duels, and protecting central areas before breaking forward.
• Key men: Bright Edomwonyi (5 league goals) leads Nyíregyháza’s scoring; Nemanja Antonov has been praised for his final ball. Kisvárda’s threat usually comes through Bence Bíró and Soma Novothny.
• Absences/risks: Nyíregyháza miss Attila Temesvári and Mátyás Katona; Edomwonyi has a minor knee issue and is one card from suspension, same for Stefanos Evangelou. Kisvárda are without István Soltész; Martin Chlumecky is one booking from a ban, and Bernardo Matic has left after a terminated contract.

AI betting tips, stats, and how the numbers tell a story

Now to the NerdyTips angle: the market prices this as tight, with home win 2.18, draw 3.3, away win 3.5. That lines up with the derby history too. The last head to head on 2025-07-27 ended 1-1, and the broader series has been draw-friendly (six draws in the last 15 meetings is the stat many fans mention). Still, Nyíregyháza have shown they can rip up scripts — like that “how did that happen?” 3-1 win away at Ferencváros on 2025-11-22 at 10.0 odds. Kisvárda have their own proof of stubbornness: a 0-0 at Ferencváros back on 2024-04-20 at 11.8.

NerdyTips predictions for Nyíregyháza vs Kisvárda

• Best tip: 1X (Nyíregyháza win or draw) at 1.33 odds, trust level 7.2/10.
• Best 1X2 lean: Home win “1” at 2.18 odds, trust score 5.7.
• Goals market: Over 1.5 goals at 1.34 odds, confidence 3.3.
• Correct score picks: full-time 2-0, half-time 1-0.

Those calls connect nicely with the match stats model: Nyíregyháza are projected to have 54% possession, about 17 shots to Kisvárda’s 9, and 6 shots on target to 2. Add a 6-3 corner edge (9 total), and you can picture the pattern: Nyíregyháza pinning Kisvárda back, pushing pressure through wide areas, and turning set-pieces into repeat attacks. With squad values close (€8.02m vs €7.20m), this isn’t about big-money gaps — it’s about momentum and execution.

So, for a practical Nyiregyhaza vs Kisvarda Prediction you can explain to a friend: 1X looks like the safest path, the home win is the bolder play at a fair price, and over 1.5 goals is the “don’t overcomplicate it” option. Just remember: in a county derby, logic usually wins… but only after it suffers a little first.