Paksi SE vs Debreceni Prediction: Both sides are formidable

Paks will host Debrecen at the Paksi FC Stadion on Wednesday, and the visitors are looking to secure a victory that would propel them to the top of the league standings. Previews, H2H, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

Paks

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Paks are currently enjoying a strong run of form with three consecutive victories in all competitions, including a notable 2-0 win over Puskas Academy. Zsolt Haraszti opened the scoring with a penalty kick in the 39th minute, while Norbert Konyves added the second goal in the 66th minute. Their impressive form also extends to a dominant 7-0 victory over Elore in a cup fixture.

In the Veikkausliiga standings, Paks currently occupy the 5th position with 11 points from 6 games. They have found the back of the net 10 times but have conceded 8 goals. Paks are just 3 points behind the league leaders, MTK Budapest, although MTK Budapest have played one additional game at this stage.

Debrecen

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Debrecen recently saw their three-game unbeaten streak come to an end with a 3-1 loss to DVTK in their last match. Gergo Holdampf opened the scoring for DVTK in the 31st minute, followed by Pernambuco adding the second goal in the 45+2 minutes. Donat Barany managed to pull one back for Debrecen in the 64th minute, but Acolatse sealed the win for DVTK in the 90+2 minute.

Despite this loss, Debrecen continue to perform well in the league and currently hold the 4th position in the standings with 12 points from 6 games. They have been productive in front of the goal, scoring 12 times, while conceding 8 goals. A victory in their upcoming clash will propel them to the top of the table, as the league leaders currently have 14 points from 7 games.

H2H

Looking at their previous head-to-head meetings dating back to August 2021, Paks have won 1 of these games, while Debrecen have won 2, and they have drawn 3 times. Over the course of these clashes, a total of 13 goals were scored, with Paks contributing 6 goals and Debrecen scoring 7. This averages out to 2.17 goals per game.

Their most recent league encounter took place on May 6, 2023, and it ended in a goalless draw.

Expert Betting Tips

Both teams are in great form and I expect both sides to score in this match, but the first half at least will end in a draw.

• BTTS for 1.60 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.60 odds
• HT: X for 2.20 odds