Ferencvaros vs Ludogorets Prediction and Betting Tips
Ferencvaros vs Ludogorets Prediction and Betting Tips, kicking off this Thursday, February 26 2026, at 17:45 GMT. This Europa League battle takes place at Budapest’s Groupama Arena. Fans can catch the action on Paramount+ in the USA or Discovery+. It is a high stakes second leg after a tight opener.
The Hungarians trail 1-2 after the first leg but dominated possession and shots in Bulgaria. Robbie Keane expects a response in front of a loud home crowd. In this preview, you will Europa League Predictions for this fascinating knockout stage encounter.
Ferencvaros vs Ludogorets Key Facts and Stats
Ferencvaros have seen Both Teams to Score occur in 100% of their home European matches.
Ludogorets Razgrad currently sit 10 points behind the leaders in the Bulgarian First League table.
The hosts have managed to win 4 of their last 5 home games against Ludogorets.
The Bulgarian visitors have struggled on the road, losing 13 of their last 20 away.
Top scorer Bamidele Yusuf has already netted 3 goals during this current Europa League campaign.
Ludogorets will be missing key defender Dinis Almeida due to a suspension for yellow cards.
Offensive style averaging 1.75 goals scored in home matches
Spectacular football with 100% of home games ending in BTTS
Strong home form with 4 wins in last 5 vs Ludogorets
- Ferencvaros's Weaknesses
Aggressive play with a high 16.5 fouls committed per match
Lack of accuracy with only 3.5 shots on target per match
Missing suspended key player Callum O'Dowda for this return leg
+ Ludogorets's Strengths
Active attack creating 15.2 shots per match on the road
Attractive football with 80% of away games over 2.5 goals
Dangerous finishers with Stanic averaging 0.74 goals per 90 minutes
- Ludogorets's Weaknesses
Vulnerable defense conceding an average of 2 goals per away game
Very weak corner production with only 2.8 won per away match
Poor away record with 13 losses in their last 20 road games
Match Preview
Ferencvaros felt unlucky in the first leg despite losing 1-2. They created 17 shots and held most of the ball, yet defensive errors proved costly. Returning to Budapest, the Greens need a clinical performance from Barnabás Varga, who averages 0.8 goals per 90 minutes this season.
Robbie Keane will be happy to welcome back Ibrahim Cisse and Bence Otvos to the starting XI after resting them recently. These returns are vital for defensive stability. However, the absence of Gartenmann through injury and the suspended O'Dowda leaves the back line slightly improvised.
The Hungarian side usually dominates at the Groupama Arena. They have beaten Ludogorets in 4 of their last 5 meetings in this stadium. Bamidele Yusuf, who scored in the first leg, remains their most dangerous threat on the wing with 3 total goals so far.
Ludogorets hold a slim lead but their domestic form is worrying. A 1-2 loss to Botev Plovdiv over the weekend showed cracks in their armor. The Eagles are missing Dinis Almeida in defense, which is a massive blow given they concede 2 goals per away game.
Offensively, Petar Stanic is the man to watch for the visitors. With 7 goals this season and a 0.74 average per 90 minutes, he can hurt anyone. Kwadwo Duah also enters this game with confidence after scoring the opening goal in the first leg.
It is hard to trust the visitors on the road given their poor European away record. Still, their 80% BTTS rate away makes them a threat. Finding consistent Europa League Predictions is tough, but these two teams almost always deliver goals when they meet each other.
Ferencvaros vs Ludogorets Predicted Lineups
Ferencváros (3-5-2)
Robbie Keane
GK
Á. Varga
DF
I. Cissé, M. Gómez, T. Raemaekers
MF
C. Makreckis, G. Kanichowsky, M. A. Fani, B. Ötvös, Cadu
FW
F. Kovačević, B. I. Yusuf
OUT
C. O'Dowda(OUT),
S. Gartenmann(OUT),
B. Ötvös(OUT),
H. Maïga(OUT)
Ludogorets (4-4-2)
Per Mathias Hogmo
GK
H. Bonmann
DF
J. Andersson, I. Nachmias, O. Verdon, A. Nedyalkov
MF
D. Duarte, P. Naressi V. Nogueira, C. Vidal
FW
K. Duah, P. Stanić
OUT
D. Almeida(OUT),
A. Camara(OUT)
Referee
Chris KAVANAGH
Prediction
Both Teams to Score @1.82
Ferencvaros enters this match with a 100% record for Both Teams to Score in home matches this season. They average 1.75 goals scored but also concede 1.00 goal per match at the Groupama Arena. With key attackers like Barnabás Varga and Bamidele Yusuf leading the line, they possess the quality to score against a Ludogorets defense that currently concedes 2.00 goals per away fixture on average.
Ludogorets has seen 80% of their away matches result in Both Teams to Score lately. They average 1.20 goals scored on the road and feature Petar Stanic, who has 7 goals already. Since Ferencvaros must attack to overturn the first leg deficit, spaces will open up for the visitors to exploit. This setup strongly favors both sides finding the back of the net in Budapest.
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FAQ – Ferencvaros vs Ludogorets Prediction
Who is the favorite to win this match?
Ferencvaros are the favorites playing at home in Budapest, especially since they have won four of their last five home matches against Ludogorets.
Where can I watch Ferencvaros vs Ludogorets live?
The Ferencvaros vs Ludogorets (Europa League) match will be broadcast live on Paramount+ and Discovery+.
What time does the match start?
Kick-off is scheduled for 17:45 (GMT) on Thursday, February 26 2026.
Are there any key players missing for this game?
Yes, Ferencvaros will be without suspended Callum O'Dowda, while Ludogorets are missing key defender Dinis Almeida for the same reason.
What was the score in the first leg?
Ludogorets won the first leg in Bulgaria with a 2-1 scoreline, giving them a slight advantage heading into Budapest.
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