Ferencvárosi vs Puskás Ferenc Akadémia FC Prediction: The defending champions are favourites

Defending champions, Ferencváros will welcome Puskás to the Groupama Aréna on Sunday in one of the most entertaining clashes of the weekend. Previews, H2H, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

Ferencváros's recent performance and result certainly highlight their strong start to the new season. Their 5-3 victory over MOL Fehervar in the first game of the campaign showcases their attacking prowess and resilience in a high-scoring encounter.

The match against MOL Fehervar saw an eventful flow of goals, with Lisztes and Ramirez giving Ferencváros an early lead. Despite MOL Fehervar's efforts to level the score with goals from Kastrati and Kodro, Ferencváros managed to regain control of the match. Zachariassen's goal in the 63rd minute restored parity, and Vargas's subsequent strike only three minutes later put Ferencváros back in the lead. Traore's goal in the 71st minute ultimately sealed the win for the defending champions.

Moreover, their dominant display in the Europa Conference League qualification against Shamrock Rovers, winning 6-0 on aggregate, demonstrates their strength and consistency in both domestic and European competitions.

Considering these recent performances and results, Ferencváros indeed seems to be in good form and is positioned as the favorite in their upcoming clash.

Puskás's start to the new season has showcased a mix of positive and challenging moments. Their opening game against DVTK resulted in a 1-0 victory, which certainly set a promising tone for the team. However, their second match against Ujpest presented a more complex scenario.

In the Ujpest clash, Puskás took the lead twice, with Colley's goals in the 20th and 37th minutes giving them an advantage. Levi's goal in the 40th minute further extended their lead, suggesting that Puskás was in control of the match. However, Ujpest's Ljujic had other plans, as he managed to score a hat trick, including two goals that helped his team equalize. This comeback from Ujpest meant that the match ended in a 3-3 draw, despite Puskás's efforts to secure a victory.

As a result of these two matches, Puskás have accumulated 4 points from a win and a draw. Their attacking capability is evident from their 5 goals scored so far, but they have also conceded 4 goals, indicating that they may need to address defensive aspects to maintain consistency.

The recent head-to-head history between Ferencvárosi TC and Puskás Akadémia showcases a closely contested rivalry, with both clubs having their moments of success. Since December 2021, they have played a total of 6 matches, with each team winning twice and 2 matches ending in draws after regular time. This indicates a balanced competition between the two sides, where neither has been able to establish a clear dominance over the other. The goal tally in these encounters has been quite evenly distributed, with Ferencvárosi TC netting 9 goals and Puskás Akadémia scoring 8. This results in an average of approximately 2.83 goals per game, suggesting that matches between these two teams tend to have a moderate amount of goal-scoring action. The most recent league encounter took place on December 3rd, 2023, with Puskás Akadémia managing to secure a 2-1 victory over Ferencvárosi TC. This result indicates the competitive nature of their matches, as well as the potential for surprises and shifts in momentum.

When playing against Puskás Akadémia, Ferencvárosi will almost certainly generate sufficient scoring opportunities to score more than one goal, and Puskás Akadémia will, at the very least, score a consolation goal.

• BTTS for 1.73 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.67 odds
• W1 for 1.60 odds