Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
Újpest FC II beat Budaörs 1-0 in a pre-season friendly on 18 July 2026. Simon Krisztián scored the only goal in the 54th minute at the Újpest Labdarúgó Sportcentrum.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryHow it unfolded
Mundi Viktor's side started brightly. András Háromi worked an early opportunity inside the opening minutes, and Márk Dékei forced a sharp save from Budaörs goalkeeper Dávid Csalogány in the seventh minute after carrying the ball goalwards. Dékei had another sight of goal shortly after, but his low effort missed the target.
The game settled into a more even contest after the initial flurry, though Újpest II remained the more dangerous side. The best chance of the first half came from a free-kick: Bálint Geiger stepped up and curled an effort just over the crossbar, and the sides went in level at 0-0.
Geiger emerged from the break with the same intent, whipping a dipping long-range shot narrowly wide. Minutes later, the breakthrough arrived. A well-worked move ended with Simon Krisztián's shot striking the inside of the post before nestling in the Budaörs net — 1-0 in the 54th minute.
Újpest II pressed for a second, creating several openings in the period immediately after the goal. Mundi made five substitutions on the hour mark, introducing Sztojka, Nádasi-Szabó, Bakó Zs., Kéri B. and Valkai. The changes did not disrupt the rhythm — the young replacements played with confidence — but clear-cut chances dried up in the closing stages. Budaörs failed to test goalkeeper Ádám Szentmihályi, who finished the match without a meaningful save to make.
The turning point
Simon's 54th-minute strike was the match's only moment of incision. Until then, Budaörs had held firm despite sustained pressure, with Csalogány's early save from Dékei keeping the scores level. The goal, aided by the woodwork, forced Budaörs to chase the game — a task they never looked capable of completing.
Key performers
- Simon Krisztián (Újpest II) — scored the only goal with a composed finish that clipped the post on its way in. A decisive contribution in a game where clear chances were at a premium.
- Bálint Geiger (Újpest II) — the most persistent attacking threat. Two dangerous efforts from distance (one free-kick, one open play) kept Budaörs on edge before and after the break.
- Dávid Csalogány (Budaörs) — kept his side in the contest during the first half with a sharp stop from Dékei's close-range chance. Could do little about the goal.
- Ádám Szentmihályi (Újpest II) — an untroubled clean sheet; did not face a single shot on target.
Player of the match: Simon Krisztián (Újpest FC II)
By the numbers
The 1-0 scoreline understates Újpest II's territorial dominance, particularly in the first half and the 10-minute spell after the goal. The hosts created three clear chances before the break — Háromi's early opening, Dékei's 7th-minute one-on-one saved by Csalogány, and Geiger's free-kick — while Budaörs offered nothing of equivalent quality. After the hour-mark substitutions, momentum levelled out, but the visitors never manufactured a response. Szentmihályi's clean sheet with zero saves required tells the story of Budaörs' bluntness in the final third.
What it means
This was Újpest II's final pre-season outing before the NB III season begins. The side also played NB II side BVSC-Zugló on the same day (losing away), with Bodor Boldizsár taking charge of that fixture while Mundi Viktor handled the Budaörs match. Budaörs, also preparing for the NB III campaign, are still searching for their first pre-season win. The competitive season kicks off for both sides within the next fortnight.
Verdict
A functional pre-season win for Újpest II, built on first-half pressure and finished by Simon's well-taken strike. Budaörs will need more attacking threat in the final third before the league starts, while Mundi can take encouragement from a composed defensive display and several promising individual performances.
Újpest II and Budaörs have met 4 times — Újpest II won 2, Budaörs won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2024. Újpest II leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 4 meetings. A combined 18 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.50 per match (10 for the home side, 8 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (75%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (75%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–4 in 2025.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 21 Jul 2026