MTK Budapest vs Ferencvaros Prediction & Betting Tips (23 February)

MTK Budapest welcome Ferencváros to the Hidegkuti Nándor Stadion in an NB I Round 23 clash that feels bigger than the table suggests. MTK sit in mid‑table, around ninth place, but their recent run has been turbulent, with goals both scored and conceded in bunches. In the past couple of months they have shared a 2-2 draw with Puskás Akadémia, edged a dramatic 3-2 win away at Kisvárda, yet also suffered setbacks such as a 1-2 home loss to Kecskemét and a 1-3 defeat against Kazincbarcika. That inconsistency makes this fixture a real character test.

Defensively, MTK’s main concern is how often they have been opened up in recent weeks, conceding multiple goals in several consecutive league outings. The 4-2 reverse at Nyíregyháza and the 1-3 home loss to Kazincbarcika highlighted issues with tracking runners and defending crosses, while even in the entertaining win at Kisvárda they allowed two goals and plenty of chances. Their recent 2-2 draw with Puskás Akadémia showed more resilience, but also underlined that they still struggle to close games out when under sustained pressure late on.

Ferencváros arrive with the weight of title expectations and a demanding schedule, having mixed domestic duties with European commitments in the last couple of months. They recently beat Paksi SE 1-0 away, swept aside Aqvital Csákvár 4-0 and dominated Újpest 3-0, but also slipped to a 3-1 defeat at Zalaegerszeg. A notable result in that period was the heavy 4-0 loss away to Nottingham Forest, a reminder that when pressed aggressively, their back line can be exposed. Even so, their overall form and deeper squad still place them firmly in the role of favourites here.

Recent news around Ferencváros has focused on balancing their league push with Europa League commitments, including a tricky tie against Ludogorets that tests their rotation and fitness levels. MTK, meanwhile, have been talking about tightening their defensive structure and making home advantage count in big games like this one. When you weigh MTK’s leaky back line against Ferencváros’s attacking depth and superior league position, the visitors look better equipped to exploit the key moments. With that in mind, a bold but reasonable prediction for this Örökrangadó is a 1 : 3 correct score in favour of Ferencvá