Hungarian Cup

Zalaegerszegi TE (ZTE) hosts Soroksár SC at the ZTE-Aréna in a high-stakes Magyar Kupa quarter-final clash. The home side enters this single-leg knockout match with significant momentum, remaining unbeaten in their last three domestic outings.

Their recent 3-1 victory over league giants Ferencváros serves as a testament to their clinical efficiency at home. ZTE currently sits in the middle of the OTP Bank Liga table and views the Hungarian Cup as their primary path to European qualification.

Norbert Szendrei remains the heartbeat of the team, consistently driving the transition from defense to attack while maintaining high defensive work rates.

Soroksár SC, representing the NB II (second division), travels to Zalaegerszeg as the ultimate underdog. While they have enjoyed a respectable run in the cup, their recent league form has been inconsistent, characterized by a goalless draw against Mezőkövesd and a narrow loss to Tiszakécske.

Historically, ZTE holds a dominant head-to-head record against Soroksár, winning four of their last five competitive meetings, including a convincing 3-0 victory in their most recent league encounter.

Soroksár typically relies on a compact defensive shape and the goal-scoring instincts of Zoltán Gálfi, but they often struggle against top-flight opposition that utilizes a high-pressing system.

Statistically, ZTE averages nearly two goals per game at home this season, and their superior technical quality in the final third should play a decisive role in this quarter-final matchup.