Getting closer to the top teams is at stake when these two mid-table clubs battle it out. Both will be aiming to improve their league table standing, Zalaegerszegi TE in 7th and Várda SE in 5th place.
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Zalaegerszegi TE form and stats
Zalaegerszegi TE, who have the most conceded goals (13) at home in OTP Bank Liga, have played 5 OTP Bank Liga games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 1-1-3 (wins-draws-losses). The Zalaegerszegi manager G. Boér might feel some added pressure to get something from this game after two straight home defeats.
A good away victory last time out for Zalaegerszegi TE, who won 2-1 against Puskas (placed 10th). In the game before, an away victory in the Hungarian Cup match versus Lipot SK with a 3-1 scoreline.
The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Zalaegerszegi have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found four matches with the results: Won one, drawn three and lost zero.
With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (10 in 5 games), Zalaegerszegi's attacking play is working. As for conceded goals, Zalaegerszegi TE's unpleasant statistic is 13 goals surrendered.
Várda SE form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team, who have the most points (10) away in OTP Bank Liga, on their OTP Bank Liga travels is 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat.
Várda had fun at their own home (ZTE-Aréna) last time out, beating Diosgyor 1-0. Jefferson Gomes de Oliveira scored. Before that one, a nice away victory 1-0 at Kecskemeti TE.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Várda SE playing away and similar expectations, we found one relevant match. Results were zero Várda wins, zero draws and one defeat.
With an average of more than two away goals per league game away, Várda are regular goalscorers on their travels. 7 goals have been conceded by Várda in these games.
Head 2 Head
Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: four - three - three (Zalaegerszegi wins - draws - Várda SE wins). As for goals, five matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), five had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  N. Könyves 4 goals | B. Babati 3 goals | R. Szánthó 2 goals |
Zalaegerszegi TE missing players
Várda SE missing players
| Zalaegerszegi TE | Várda SE | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 9 | 5 | 0 | Played | P | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 17 | 10 | 0 | Scored | S | 5 | 10 | 11 |
| 18 | 13 | 0 | Conceded | C | 3 | 7 | 12 |
| 100% | 100% | 0% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 100% | 100% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 88% |
| 89% | 100% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 80% | 62% |
| 56% | 80% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 20% | 12% |
| 22% | 40% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 20% | 12% |
| 89% | 100% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 100% | 62% |
| 11% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 12% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 25% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.3 | 2.8 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 95 | 65 | 0 | Total Shots | T S | 16 | 51 | 93 |
| 41 | 29 | 0 | Shots on Target | S O | 7 | 23 | 36 |
| 41% | 34% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 71% | 43% | 31% |
- All of Várda SE's away-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- All of Zalaegerszegi TE's home-matches have had more than 2,5 goals.
- Várda SE has the fewest dropped points from leading position (0) in OTP Bank Liga
- Várda SE has the most points (10) away in OTP Bank Liga
- Várda SE have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
- Várda SE have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Várda SE have scored in all their away matches so far.
- Várda SE haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Zalaegerszegi TE has the most conceded goals (13) at home in OTP Bank Liga
- Zalaegerszegi TE has the most conceded goals in the first half (10) in OTP Bank Liga
- Zalaegerszegi TE has the most dropped points from leading position (10) in OTP Bank Liga
- Zalaegerszegi TE has the most matches over the total-line (8) in OTP Bank Liga
- Zalaegerszegi TE have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their home matches.
- Zalaegerszegi TE have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Zalaegerszegi TE have scored in all their matches so far.
- Zalaegerszegi TE haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Ferencvaros | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 17 |
| 2 | MOL Vidi | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 16 |
| 3 | Paksi SE | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 14 |
| 4 | Budafoki MTE | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 13 |
| 5 | Várda SE | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 7 | -1 | 13 |
| 6 | MTK | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 12 |
| 7 | Zalaegerszegi TE | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | -1 | 11 |
| 8 | Ujpest | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 12 | -10 | 10 |
| 9 | Honved | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 9 |
| 10 | Puskas | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -5 | 9 |
| 11 | Mezokovesd-Zsory | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -3 | 8 |
| 12 | Diosgyor | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -3 | 7 |