Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
Budapest Honvéd beat Kisvárda FC 2-1 in their first pre-season friendly of summer 2026 at Bozsik Aréna, with Szamosi and Pinte scoring either side of Novothny's equaliser.
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Playing their first friendly of the summer under head coach Maurizio Jacobacci, Honvéd took the lead in the 19th minute. Attila Szamosi found the net to make it 1-0, rewarding a bright opening spell from the home side.
Kisvárda responded eight minutes later. Veteran striker Soma Novothny — a former Honvéd player — levelled the score in the 27th minute, sending the teams into the break at 1-1.
The decisive moment came ten minutes into the second half. Slovak forward Patrik Pinte, who joined Honvéd from DAC Dunajská Streda in January 2025, struck in the 55th minute to restore the hosts' lead. Honvéd held on through the final third of the game to secure a 2-1 win.
No cards were shown across the 90 minutes, typical of a friendly contest.
The Turning Point
Jacobacci's half-time adjustments gave Honvéd greater control in midfield after Kisvárda had grown into the game late in the first half. Pinte's goal just ten minutes after the restart validated that tactical tweak and forced Kisvárda to chase the game on a hot summer afternoon.
Key Performers
- Attila Szamosi (Budapest Honvéd): Opened the scoring with a composed finish in the 19th minute and was a persistent threat down the right flank.
- Patrik Pinte (Budapest Honvéd): The Slovak winger netted the winner in the 55th minute, showing good movement to get inside and finish. He joined Honvéd from DAC in January 2025.
- Soma Novothny (Kisvárda FC): The 32-year-old striker scored against his former club with a poacher's finish in the 27th minute. He played for Honvéd earlier in his career before moving on.
Player of the Match: Patrik Pinte — his decisive second-half goal swung the game Honvéd's way.
By the Numbers
Honvéd's 2-1 scoreline reflected a game of two distinct halves: an even first period where both sides traded goals, and a second half where Honvéd seized control. The three goals came from a combined six shots on target, suggesting efficient finishing from both sides. Kisvárda's inability to find a second equaliser after the 55th minute will be a focus for their coaching staff as pre-season continues.
What It Means
This was the first pre-season friendly for both clubs as they build towards the 2026-27 season. Honvéd finished 2nd in Hungary's NB II last season, positioning themselves for a potential promotion playoff back to the top flight. Kisvárda ended the 2025-26 NB I season in 9th place out of 12 teams and will aim to climb the table in the coming campaign.
Both sides have several more friendlies scheduled before the competitive season kicks off.
Verdict
A productive workout for both Hungarian sides. Honvéd showed sharper second-half execution under Jacobacci's system, while Kisvárda will take encouragement from Novothny's sharpness in front of goal. Pre-season friendly results carry limited weight, but Honvéd's ability to control the second half bodes well for their preparation.
Match Events
Key match events between Budapest Honved and Kisvarda FC — 3 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Rivalry since 2018
Budapest Honved vs Kisvarda FC Head to Head Results· 17
Budapest Honved and Kisvarda FC have met 17 times — Budapest Honved won 5, Kisvarda FC won 6, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2018. Kisvarda FC leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 17 meetings. A combined 47 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.76 per match (24 for the home side, 23 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 10 matches (59%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 games (53%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Budapest Honved are currently unbeaten in the last 6 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–5 in 2020.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 29 Jun 2026