Pápai Perutz vs Haladás VSE - NB III - Northwest

A fascinating NB III - Northwest chapter awaits on May 24, 2026 when Pápai Perutz take on Haladás VSE at Perutz-stadion — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Jorge Salinas is of interest to Manchester United(Image: 2024 Soccrates Images B.V.) United are one of several Premier League clubs weighing up whether to meet Bologna’s €25m (£21.7m) valuation for Jhon Lucumi, according to Corriere di Bologna.

There is plenty riding on this NB III - Northwest encounter for Pápai Perutz and Haladás VSE alike, and neither will want to leave Perutz-stadion empty-handed. Consistency has eluded Pápai Perutz in recent weeks, with LLWLD in their last five and a win rate of 28.57% that tells of an up-and-down campaign. The visitors arrive in confident mood, their recent run of WWWWW backed by a season win rate of 85.71%. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Pápai Perutz average 1 per game to Haladás VSE's 3.29, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. Dusan Vlahovic followed up his hat-trick on Monday by completing the comeback to leave Fenerbahce four points behind Galatasaray, who snatched a late winner at Basaksehir on Friday.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Pápai Perutz will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Haladás VSE will back themselves to cause problems on the break. The winner came from a rare counter-attack by the new-look Spurs side, who defended well throughout with Andy Robertson making his first start and Jan Paul van Hecke on debut, as they battled to secure another win in pre-season.

In fixtures as finely poised as this one, it often comes down to who holds their nerve in the big moments — and both camps have players who relish that responsibility. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. United's scouts allegedly believe he has the potential to become a top-level centre-forward.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 3-3 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.