Gornik Zabrze vs Ferencvaros predictions: Hungarians can defend their narrow advantage
Daniel Childs
Ferencvaros have lost just three of their last 17 matches in Europe
Gornik Zabrze's last European win was in the 2018-19 Europa League
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Ferencvaros battled to a 1-0 victory over Gornik Zabrze in last Wednesday's opening leg of their Europa League third round qualifier and are warm favourites to seal an aggregate success despite facing a tricky test in the return match in Poland.
It has been a slow start to the domestic season for Ferencvaros, who have taken one point from two matches.
But they have already advanced past Vojvodina and FC Twente in Europa League qualifying and are two steps away from reaching the competition's league phase for the second successive season.
Gornik Zabrze started their European campaign in Champions League qualifying, losing 2-1 on aggregate to Turkish heavyweights Fenerbahce.
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Team News
Gornik Zabrze have a largely injury-free squad, although midfielder Jaroslaw Kubicki (broken arm) remains unavailable.
On loan Celtic midfielder Paulo Bernardo joined the day before the first leg and made his debut in Saturday's 3-1 league victory away to Radomiak Radom.
Ferencvaros are boosted by the return of midfielder Philippe Rommens, who has served a one-match suspension.
Naby Keita has missed the last three weeks with an unspecified injury.
The Stats
Ferencvaros have scored first in each of their five Europa League qualifiers since the start of the season
Ferencvaros have drawn two of their last three matches
Gornik Zabrze have failed to win any of their last six European fixtures
Only one of Gornik Zabrze's last 13 matches featured over 3.5 goals
Gornik Zabrze conceded the first goal in four of their five competitive fixtures this season
Both teams have scored in three of Gornik Zabrze's last four matches
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Prediction
Ferencvaros gathered valuable experience from their run to the 2025-26 Europa League knockout round play-offs, and that could be key to advancing past Gornik Zabrze, who are taking part in their first European campaign since 2018-19.
It has been a difficult start to the domestic season for Ferencvaros, who are propping up the Hungarian standings after one defeat and a draw.
But they have been fully focused on the Europa League qualifying process and passed a tough challenge against FC Twente in the previous round when succeeding 4-3 on aggregate.
Gornik competed well in last Wednesday's first leg in Hungary, losing the shot count 14 to 12.
However, the Polish side mustered only two shots on target and their lack of firepower could leave them frustrated in a tense second leg which could generate a low-scoring draw.
Score Prediction - Gornik Zabrze 1-1 Ferencvaros
