20 March 2026 at 19:00

02
Full Time
Referee: B. Berke

Match Summary

Paks defeated MTK Budapest 2:0. The match was played in NB I 2025. Goals were scored by A. Szendrei 32′, D. Bode 83′. 2 yellow cards were shown. MTK Budapest had 56% possession while Paks held 44%. MTK Budapest had 13 shots (6 on target) compared to 7 (2 on target) for Paks. MTK Budapest made 5 substitutions, Paks made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between MTK Budapest and Paks — 2 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.

MTK Budapest
Paks
Kick Off
4′
B. LenzserM. Szekszardi
A. ZeljkovicA. Horvath
23′
32′
A. Szendrei

assist: K. Papp

Half Time
T. KadarB. Varju
46′
46′
J. WindeckerK. Horvath
62′
J. HahnB. Toth
Z. KerezsiI. Atrok
67′
M. KataA. Molnar
67′
V. ArmalasK. Nemeth
76′
78′
A. SzendreiD. Bode
78′
Z. BevardiO. Tamas
83′
D. Bode

assist: B. Toth

Full Time

Match Statistics

MTK Budapest had 56% possession against Paks's 44%. MTK Budapest registered 13 shots (6 on target) while Paks managed 7 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 6–3. Fouls committed: 15–14.

6Shots on Goal2
4Shots off Goal4
13Total Shots7
3Blocked Shots1
12Shots insidebox6
1Shots outsidebox1
15Fouls14
6Corner Kicks3
0Offsides2
56%Ball Possession44%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves6
446Total passes337
349Passes accurate248
78%Passes %74%
0expected_goals0
0goals_prevented0

Lineups

MTK Budapest lined up in a 3-4-3 formation under Mate Pinezits, while Paks deployed a 3-5-2 under Gyorgy Bognar.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for MTK Budapest is 6.84, compared to 6.94 for Paks. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. MTK Budapest's highest-rated starter is Mihály Kata (7.19), while Paks's best-rated player is Márk Gyetván (7.85).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of MTK Budapest have contributed 9 goals and 7 assists this season, led by Zalán Kerezsi (5G). Paks's starters account for 17 goals and 8 assists, spearheaded by János Hahn (8G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

MTK Budapest deploy 3 defenders rated 6.88 on average, against Paks's 3-man backline averaging 7.06. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

MTK Budapest field 4 midfielders averaging 6.91, versus Paks's 5 rated 6.84. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

MTK Budapest start 3 forward(s) averaging 6.72, compared to 2 for Paks averaging 6.54. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 79% for MTK Budapest and 71% for Paks. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

MTK Budapest's starters have collected 30 yellow cards this season, compared to 31 for Paks. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of MTK Budapest's starting XI is 24.5 (youngest: Viktor Vitályos (18), oldest: Tamás Kádár (35)), while Paks average 29.0 (youngest: Márk Gyetván (20), oldest: János Szabó (36)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

MTK Budapest's starters average 15 league appearances each, versus 16 for Paks. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

MTK Budapest3-4-33-5-2Paks
GKDEFMIDFWD
24Fadgyas4Beriash.25Kádár30Vitályos26Armalas80Zeljkov.6Kata27Kovács8Németh11Jurina20Kerezsi28Gyetván24Lenzsér12Vas30Szabó11Bévárdi8Balogh22Windeck.21Papp20Zeke15Szendrei9Hahn

Substitutes

Coach: Mate Pinezits

Substitutes

Coach: Gyorgy Bognar

MTK BudapestPosition StrengthPaks
6.84
Avg Rating
6.94
6.75Goalkeeper (1 v 1)7.85
0G 0A0G 0A
6.88Defender (3 v 3)7.06
0G 0A2G 1A
6.91Midfielder (4 v 5)6.84
2G 4A5G 6A
6.72Forward (3 v 2)6.54
7G 3A10G 1A
MTK Budapest3-4-3
24GoalkeeperTamás Fadgyas6.8
4DefenderIlia Beriashvili7.0
25DefenderTamás Kádár7.0
30DefenderViktor Vitályos6.7
26MidfielderVilius Armalas6.61A
80MidfielderAdrian Zeljković7.01G
6MidfielderMihály Kata7.21G
27MidfielderPatrik Kovács6.83A
8ForwardHunor Németh6.82G1A
11ForwardMarin Jurina6.62A
20ForwardZalán Kerezsi6.85G
Paks3-5-2
28GoalkeeperMárk Gyetván7.8
24DefenderBence Lenzsér7.01G
12DefenderGabor Vas7.3
30DefenderJános Szabó7.01G1A
11MidfielderZsombor Bévárdi6.91A
8MidfielderBalázs Balogh6.81G2A
22MidfielderJózsef Windecker6.73G1A
21MidfielderKristóf Papp6.91G1A
20MidfielderMárió Zeke6.91A
15ForwardÁkos Szendrei6.32G1A
9ForwardJános Hahn6.88G

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, MTK Budapest have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeats. Paks show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

MTK Budapest

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Paks

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MTK Budapest vs Paks Head to Head Results

MTK Budapest and Paks have met 2 times — MTK Budapest won 0, Paks won 2, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Paks leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 9 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.50 per match (3 for the home side, 6 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2025.

0

MTK Budapest

0

Drawn

2

Paks

Goals: 3Goals: 6

Recent Meetings (2)

6 Dec 2025Paks3 – 1MTK Budapest
24 Aug 2025MTK Budapest2 – 3Paks
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 22 Mar 2026