Ferencvaros vs Ludogorets Prediction & Betting Tips (26 February)

Ferencváros and Ludogorets cross paths again in the Europa League knockout play-offs, just weeks after their first-leg clash in Razgrad on 19 February 2026, where the Bulgarian champions edged a tight encounter by 2-1. That result added another chapter to a rivalry that has already seen Champions League qualifiers and Europa League group meetings in recent seasons. In the last two months, both clubs have been in the spotlight not only for their European campaigns but also for their domestic title races, with Ferencváros chasing yet another Hungarian crown and Ludogorets trying to extend their dominance in Bulgaria while balancing the demands of continental football.

Recent league form paints a nuanced picture of Ferencváros. In Hungary’s top flight they have mixed commanding wins with worrying setbacks: a convincing home victory over Újpest by 3-0 was offset by defeats such as 3-1 away at Zalaegerszeg and a 1-3 home loss to Győr. In Europe, their last league-phase outing brought a heavy reverse at Nottingham Forest, where they were beaten 4-0. That inconsistency makes this tie a real test of character, especially for a side that traditionally relies on strong home performances to overturn narrow first-leg deficits.

Ludogorets arrive with a slightly more stable trajectory. Domestically they have strung together important wins, including a 2-1 home success over Beroe and an impressive 3-1 away victory at Lokomotiv Sofia, underlining their attacking depth and ability to manage tight fixtures. In the Europa League league phase they claimed a crucial home win over Nice by 1-0, even if that was balanced by a narrow away defeat at Rangers, where they lost 1-0. Those recent European results suggest a team comfortable in low-scoring, controlled matches, something that could heavily influence the rhythm of this second leg.

All of this recent evidence—Ferencváros’ fluctuating defensive displays, Ludogorets’ knack for managing slim advantages, and the tactical caution often seen in Europa League knockout ties—feeds into a fascinating prediction landscape. Ferencváros will likely be forced to open up more than usual, chasing the tie from the start, while Ludogorets may sit deeper and look to counter. If the hosts can rediscover the clinical edge they showed in some of their better league outings and tighten up at the back, a bold but reasoned correct-score call for this clash is a commanding 3:0 home