Pécsi MFC vs MTK Budapest II - NB III - Southwest

When Pécsi MFC and MTK Budapest II clash at the home ground on September 19, 2026, the stakes extend well beyond a single result — this is a NB III - Southwest fixture that carries real weight for both clubs. Make it easier than ever to turn a regular fixture into something genuinely unforgettable.

Pécsi MFC head into the contest positioned 1st in the NB III - Southwest standings, while MTK Budapest II arrive sitting 5th. The hosts have been in fine fettle of late, their recent run of WWWWW underlining a campaign win rate of 100%. Few sides travel as well as the visitors, with WWLLW in their last five and a win rate of 66.67% marking them out as a class apart. One side has leaned on a miserly defence, the other on a free-scoring attack, and the meeting of those contrasting strengths promises an intriguing tactical subtext. Their 3-0 win over Nice takes them up to second spot in the fledgling Ligue 1 table.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Pécsi MFC will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while MTK Budapest II will back themselves to cause problems on the break. Schalke had only 17 per cent of the possession but, having visited the club to interview their charismatic coach Miron Muslic, that is hardly a surprise.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Chelsea are also considering the same move, especially after selling Trevoh Chalobah to Como, which frees them to explore a deal for the Colombian defender.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. All signs point towards a home win, with Pécsi MFC favoured to come out on top by a 4-4 scoreline. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. Harry Kane is the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or.