Hungarian Cup

The quarter-finals of the Magyar Kupa feature an intriguing clash as top-flight Zalaegerszegi TE (ZTE) hosts NB II side Soroksár SC. ZTE enters this match in high spirits, currently occupying a solid mid-table position in the OTP Bank Liga.

Their recent form has been particularly impressive at home, headlined by a significant 3-1 victory over league leaders Ferencváros in mid-February. ZTE’s tactical approach under their current management emphasizes a high-intensity transition game, which has seen them remain unbeaten in their last four competitive home outings.

Statistically, they have shown great efficiency in the cup, including a 2-1 victory over Vasas in the previous round, proving their ability to handle high-pressure knockout scenarios.

Soroksár SC arrives as the clear underdog, currently competing in the Hungarian second division. While they have been resilient in their league campaign, recently securing a 0-0 draw against Mezőkövesd, the step up in quality to face a top-tier opponent away from home is substantial.

Soroksár’s cup journey has been characterized by defensive grit, keeping clean sheets in their last three cup matches against lower-tier opposition. However, they have struggled for goals on the road, often relying on counter-attacks led by Kevin Korozmán.

Historically, the H2H record favors the home side; in their last meeting in 2019, ZTE ran out 3-0 winners. Given the gap in division and ZTE’s formidable form at the ZTE Arena, the hosts are expected to control the tempo from the start, testing a Soroksár backline that hasn’t faced this level of attacking pressure in recent months.