Puskas Academy vs Ferencvaros Prediction: The league leaders are the favorites

Puskas Academy prepare to host Ferencvaros on Sunday at the Pancho Arena. Ferencvaros, currently leading the title race, enter this clash with a clear advantage, determined to secure maximum points and maintain their grip on the league throne. Below are previews, H2H, expert tips, and odds.

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Puskas Academy have been riding a wave of good form, with only two losses in their last 10 matches. They've notched up four victories and secured four draws.

In a recent match against Ujpest, they faced an early setback with a goal conceded in the 15th minute. However, their teamwork shone through as they swiftly equalized in the 19th minute, heading into halftime on level terms. The real magic happened in the second half, with Artem Favorov, an experienced midfielder, finding the back of the net in the 90+1st minute, securing a hard-fought victory.

Currently positioned at an impressive 3rd spot in the league standings, Puskas Academy have accumulated 23 points from 13 matches. They've demonstrated prowess in front of goal, scoring 22 times while conceding 16 goals. With just 2 points adrift from the league leaders, they are well within striking distance.

An instrumental figure in Puskas Academy's success is Jakub Plsek, a midfielder who has hit the back of the net 5 times. His stellar form makes him a standout player for the team.

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Ferencvaros have been in stellar form, with only three losses in their last 20 matches, securing victories in the rest and drawing four.

In their recent clash against MOL Fehervar, the first 45 minutes ended goalless, but Ferencvaros faced a setback when their goal in the second half was disallowed by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). Unfortunately, they conceded a goal shortly after in the 67th minute, leading to a 1-0 loss and relinquishing the maximum points.

Despite this recent setback, Ferencvaros maintain a commanding position atop the league standings with 25 points from just 12 matches. They've been prolific in front of goal, finding the back of the net 34 times while conceding 15 goals.

A key contributor to Ferencvaros's success has been Barnabas Varga, who has displayed remarkable form by scoring 8 goals and providing one assist. Varga currently holds the top spot for the most goals in the league. However, his absence due to injury in the last six matches has been a challenge for the team.

In the last 10 meetings across various competitions, the clashes between Puskas Academy and Ferencvaros have been nothing short of exhilarating. Puskas Academy have secured victory in three of these encounters. On the flip side, Ferencvaros have matched them with three wins, and four matches have ended in a draw. The most recent showdown witnessed a thrilling 4-3 victory in favor of Ferencvaros.

Considering the recent league performances and the rich head-to-head history, both Puskas Academy and Ferencvaros showcase a formidable ability to score goals. Adding to the anticipation is Ferencvaros's high attacking power, suggesting a match with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities. With the potential for a closely contested battle, the outlook leans towards a victory for the away side as they would like to maintain the top of the league.

• W2 for 1.88 odds
• BTTS for 1.62 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.68 odds