Soccer betting preview: Dorogi welcomes Nyíregyháza Spartacus in what could be a tight duel

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Competition: Hungary Merkantil Bank Liga
Competition: Wed 12.April
Match begins: 14:00 (UTC)
Venue: Buzánszky Jenő Stadion (5000 seats)

This match features two teams living in the basement of the Merkantil Bank Liga, Dorogi holding 19th place and Nyíregyháza Spartacus lying 16th. A nice chance for one of the sides to boost their position.

Insights:
  • Dorogi have the fewest scored goals (26) in Merkantil Bank Liga

It's no vacation for neither Dorogi nor Nyíregyháza Spartacus as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.

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Dorogi form and stats

The home fans haven’t been spoiled with victories in the Merkantil Bank Liga this season. Dorogi have only managed 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses from their games here at Buzánszky Jenő Stadion. When Dorogi hosts teams that live in the bottom of the table (like Tiszakecske, Kozarmisleny, Dorogi, Szentlorinc SE, Csákvári TK and Békéscsaba), they have won 2 of 5 matches!

The spoils were shared in Dorogi's previous game, also at home. Visiting Nyíregyháza Spartacus (placed 16th) travelled back with a draw after a 1-1 scoreline.

Before that, Dorogi played out a draw 1-1 when visiting Csákvári TK.

This is expected to be a close game, with Dorogi perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Dorogi as a small favourite), we find 12 games. Dorogi has won 5 of these, drawn 3 and lost 4.

Sports gamblers who like looking for low-scoring games might like knowing that this club have played 11 league rounds in a row with two or less goals (under 2.5).

Dorogi aren't scoring a lot here at Buzánszky Jenő Stadion in the league, with only {14 goals} from 15 games. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 1 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. On the other hand, Dorogi have conceded 21 goals.

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Nyíregyháza Spartacus form and stats

There's been little loot from Nyíregyháza Spartacus's travels as they have only collected 11 points from 15 away games in the Merkantil Bank Liga. Nyíregyháza Spartacus only have 2 wins to counter their 8 defeats and 5 draws.

Nyíregyháza Spartacus has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to Dorogi for a 1-1 draw.

That result followed a home victory 2-1 versus Szentlorinc SE.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Nyíregyháza Spartacus playing away and similar expectations, we found 12 relevant matches. Results were 1 Nyíregyháza Spartacus win, 4 draws and 7 defeats.

Will both teams score? This club's most recent fixtures suggest that, having played 7 league games in a row with one or more goals from each team.

Nyíregyháza are scoring more than one goal per away game on average, having accumulated 16 away goals from 15 games (in the league). Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Nyíregyháza Spartacus have conceded 25 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above. When Nyíregyháza Spartacus is visiting a side on the bottom half, 2 of 3 matches have ended with three or more goals. These are matches against Tiszakecske, Kozarmisleny, Szentlorinc SE, Csákvári TK, Békéscsaba and Nyíregyháza Spartacus.

Head 2 Head

Dorogi and Nyíregyháza Spartacus have duelled previously this season: Nyíregyháza Spartacus - Dorogi 0-1. Head-to-head statistics (for the prior ten meetings): Dorogi won four games, two matches ended with a tie and Nyíregyháza Spartacus have four wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: four / six.

Top Goalscorers

Nyíregyháza SpartacusC. Novák
C. Novák
13 goals
Nyíregyháza SpartacusM. Greso
M. Greso
5 goals
DorogiZ. Szedlár
Z. Szedlár
4 goals

Dorogi missing players

Nyíregyháza Spartacus missing players

Dorogi Nyíregyháza Spartacus
Total Home vs low Statistics Stat vs low Away Total
31 16 5 Played P 3 16 31
6 4 2 Won W 0 2 8
9 4 2 Drew D 0 6 8
16 8 1 Lost L 3 8 15
27 15 9 Scored S 4 17 40
44 22 8 Conceded C 7 26 47
90% 94% 100% Over 0.5 O 0.5 100% 94% 97%
61% 62% 100% Over 1.5 O 1.5 67% 69% 77%
32% 38% 60% Over 2.5 O 2.5 67% 44% 48%
16% 19% 40% Over 3.5 O 3.5 33% 31% 26%
13% 12% 20% Over 4.5 O 4.5 33% 19% 19%
52% 56% 100% BTTS BTTS 67% 62% 58%
23% 19% 0% Clean Sheets C S 0% 12% 16%
35% 31% 0% Failed to Score F T 33% 31% 29%
 
4.4 4.6 4.2 Corners for (avg) C F 2 4 4.6
5.3 4.1 3 Corners against (avg) C A 4.3 6 4.6
1.9 1.6 1.8 Yellow cards (avg) Y C 3.3 2.4 2.4
3 2 1 Red cards R C 1 1 1
 
7.6 6.5 6.2 Shots (avg) S ( 11.7 8.4 9
3.8 3.4 4.2 Shots on Target (avg) S O 4.3 3.5 3.9
24% 28% 43% Goal Efficiency G E 31% 30% 33%
 
8.7 8.2 7.6 Shots against (avg) S A 12.3 10.9 9.8
4 3.8 4 Shots on Target against (avg) S O 4 4.7 4.4
Key stats in Merkantil Bank Liga this season:
  • Dorogi have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
  • Dorogi have the fewest points from losing position (2) in Merkantil Bank Liga
  • Dorogi have the fewest scored goals (26) in Merkantil Bank Liga

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A +/- P
1 Diosgyor 30 22 1 7 62 28 15 12 1 2 32 13 15 10 0 5 30 15 34 67
2 MTK 30 20 6 4 80 39 15 11 3 1 42 18 15 9 3 3 38 21 41 66
3 Ajka 30 16 6 8 46 32 15 8 3 4 26 17 15 8 3 4 20 15 14 54
4 Gyirmót 30 15 7 8 54 37 15 7 2 6 28 18 15 8 5 2 26 19 17 52
5 Szeged 2011 30 14 8 8 38 31 15 7 3 5 20 19 15 7 5 3 18 12 7 50
6 Pécsi MFC 30 12 13 5 32 26 15 7 6 2 17 12 15 5 7 3 15 14 6 49
7 Soroksár SC 30 10 11 9 43 44 15 8 4 3 27 22 15 2 7 6 16 22 -1 41
8 Szombathelyi Haladas 30 11 8 11 43 46 15 6 7 2 28 22 15 5 1 9 15 24 -3 41
9 Gyori ETO 30 10 9 11 31 32 15 4 3 8 17 20 15 6 6 3 14 12 -1 39
10 Budafoki MTE 30 10 8 12 34 40 15 6 5 4 20 15 15 4 3 8 14 25 -6 38
11 Kazincbarcika 30 10 8 12 37 48 15 6 5 4 20 19 15 4 3 8 17 29 -11 38
12 Siófok 30 9 9 12 31 44 15 6 5 4 15 14 15 3 4 8 16 30 -13 36
13 MTE 1904 30 9 8 13 28 36 15 2 6 7 12 24 15 7 2 6 16 12 -8 35
14 Csákvári TK 30 7 13 10 32 35 15 4 7 4 13 16 15 3 6 6 19 19 -3 34
15 Tiszakecske 30 9 7 14 30 41 15 7 2 6 16 15 15 2 5 8 14 26 -11 34
16 Nyíregyháza Spartacus 30 8 7 15 39 46 15 6 2 7 23 21 15 2 5 8 16 25 -7 31
17 Szentlorinc SE 30 7 10 13 36 47 15 5 7 3 20 16 15 2 3 10 16 31 -11 31
18 Békéscsaba 30 6 11 13 37 45 15 4 6 5 24 21 15 2 5 8 13 24 -8 29
19 Dorogi 30 6 8 16 26 43 15 4 3 8 14 21 15 2 5 8 12 22 -17 26
20 Kozarmisleny 30 6 8 16 33 52 15 4 3 8 14 21 15 2 5 8 19 31 -19 26

Read more about Merkantil Bank Liga

The Nemzeti Bajnokság II (meaning “National Championship II”) is the second level of football in Hungary. It is also known as Merkantil Bank Liga or shortened to NB II. It currently has 20 teams playing 38 fixtures each to create a final league table. The two top teams are promoted, the bottom three relegated.