Vasas vs Ajka - NB II

Vasas prepare to host Ajka at the home ground on May 17, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their NB II season. He experienced victory in his only Old Firm appearance as a Gers player, but Sunday will be his first taste of the fixture in the dugout.

There is plenty riding on this NB II encounter for Vasas and Ajka alike, and neither will want to leave the home ground empty-handed. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. The visitors have been a steady presence on the road, LWWDD in their last five and a campaign win rate of 50%. The on-loan Southampton striker had scored on his debut for Auxerre in defeat last weekend but followed it up with the winning goal against Nice to earn his old boss Will Still his first points in the job.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Vasas may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Ajka have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. It isn't clear yet that this will definitely be a winger, with Maresca and sporting director Hugo Viana flexible over their attack.

Individual moments of quality could tip the balance. Both sides possess players capable of producing something out of nothing, and a single flash of brilliance may be all that separates them. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. At the moment I'm very happy with him." Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez believes the structure of the Blues has changed since Enzo Maresca replaced Pep Guardiola.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. Whatever the outcome, the NB II fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. It is understood that his next move is most likely to take him abroad - and potentially to the Premier League.