MTK Budapest 1-0 Vasas: result and AI prediction

MTK Budapest – Vasas, NB I, Friday, October 16, 2026 at 07:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Hidegkúti Nándor Stadion

MTK Budapest is #9 in the table (9 pts) and Vasas #2 (15 pts). MTK Budapest has not won any of its last 5 matches. Vasas is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Vasas averages 2 goals per match this season. Last 5 head-to-head meetings: MTK Budapest 4, draws 0, Vasas 1. Their last meeting, on July 1, 2026, ended MTK Budapest 3-1 Vasas.

MTK Budapest

Final score1 - 0

Vasas

AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 1-0✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a Friday-night Budapest derby between an MTK side trying to halt a poor league run and a newly promoted Vasas team sitting near the top end of a compressed table. Vasas bring recent attacking momentum, a full away end and several players sharing the scoring burden. MTK retain the advantage of playing at Hidegkúti Nándor Stadion, but the loss of goalkeeper Patrik Demjén changes the defensive equation. The decisive phase is likely to be the contest for second balls and transition control through midfield.

Head-to-head analysis

This is the first league meeting since MTK’s home win in 2017, so the older series has limited tactical relevance. MTK also beat Vasas in their July friendly, but this competitive derby carries a very different intensity.

Injuries and absences

Demjén’s long-term absence is the confirmed availability issue with the clearest tactical effect: MTK must protect Bence Varga with a compact block and limit exposed one-versus-one situations. The reported suspension may further test MTK’s depth, though the player has not been named.

Form (last 5)

MTK BudapestLeague position #9 · 9 ptsL L L

VasasLeague position #2 · 15 ptsW W D

MTK Budapest vs Vasas stats

	MTK Budapest	Vasas
Played	9	9
Goals scored	15	18
Goals conceded	17	12
Clean sheets	1	2

Last meetings

2026-07-01MTK Budapest 3-1 Vasas
2022-07-09MTK Budapest --- Vasas
2020-03-14MTK Budapest 3-1 Vasas
2019-09-18Vasas 1-4 MTK Budapest
2017-03-11MTK Budapest 1-0 Vasas
2016-10-15Vasas 3-2 MTK Budapest