Iváncsa vs MTK Budapest II - NB III - Southwest

There is a notable edge to this NB III - Southwest fixture. When Iváncsa meet MTK Budapest II at the home ground on October 17, 2026, both will sense an opportunity to land a telling blow. Man United's next eight games as Michael Carrick faces gruelling fixture run to save job.

Positionally there is a clear hierarchy: Iváncsa sit 12th, MTK Budapest II lie 5th, but the NB III - Southwest has a habit of defying such logic. The hosts have struggled for consistency, LLLWL in their last five pointing to a win rate of 33.33%. When a team wins 66.67% of their matches and posts WWLLW in their last five, as MTK Budapest II have, even the longest trips hold no fear. Where Iváncsa have leaned on defensive discipline, MTK Budapest II have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. Filipe Luis had sought to downplay Monaco's title prospects despite topping the table in France and that pessimism was somewhat explained as his side lost a two-goal lead at home to Toulouse.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Iváncsa favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas MTK Budapest II are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. After the loss, a lot of questions began to be raised about their different approach to preparing for the game.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. He is more than just a defensive midfielder focused on off-the-ball protection.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. The numbers tilt towards MTK Budapest II, and a 2-4 away win looks the more probable outcome. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the NB III - Southwest standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. That would lead most to think that Rahm is likely to spend the 2027 season on the DP World Tour.