MTK Budapest II vs Szekszárd - NB III - Southwest

The NB III - Southwest returns to the home ground on August 9, 2026, where MTK Budapest II and Szekszárd will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Catch up with all the action from Chelsea's pre-season clash with AC Milan.

There is plenty riding on this NB III - Southwest encounter for MTK Budapest II and Szekszárd alike, and neither will want to leave the home ground empty-handed. The hosts have hit a rich vein of form, WWLLW over their last five outings translating into a 66.67% win rate this campaign. The visitors have found the going tough on their travels, LLLLL in their last five and a win rate of just 0% telling its own story. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. Following a two-year stint in Seattle, Ogwumike continues to produce elite numbers in her 2026 campaign, averaging 16.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.2 steals per game for the Sparks.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. MTK Budapest II will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while Szekszárd must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. There is interest in adding another forward player who can play in one of those wide No 10 roles behind the striker in the 3-4-2-1 formation that Sage is expected to continue with at Selhurst Park.

The fixture is likely to be shaped by its key performers, with creative midfielders and clinical finishers on both sides capable of turning the game in an instant. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. He produced a sublime assist for Reijnders' goal and then played a huge part in Muamba's rebound finish as his shot after cutting inside was parried straight to the striker to tap home.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. With the sides so closely matched, a 4-4 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. With positions in the NB III - Southwest table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. The 22-year-old was likely quite high up on the list of United's midfield targets and potentially even higher after Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga blows.