Žilina vs MFK Košice predictions, Jul 26, 2026

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On July 26, 2026, MSK Žilina will host MFK Košice in a key Slovak Superliga clash at home. Both teams are arriving at this showdown with contrasting recent form. MSK Žilina has struggled to find rhythm, securing just one victory in their last five matches. This poor run has raised questions about their ability to capitalize on home advantage.

In contrast, MFK Košice has found form recently, with three wins in their last five encounters. Their offensive tactics appear to be gaining momentum, making them a formidable opponent, especially in away fixtures. The bookmakers have listed Žilina as favorites at odds of 1.7, reflecting some home-field advantage, while Košice sits at odds of 4.1, suggesting they are considered underdogs despite their current form.

The statistical model indicates a 57.4% probability of a home win, with a predicted final scoreline of 2:1 in favor of Žilina. However, given Košice’s strong performance lately, this encounter could prove to be closer than the odds suggest. As always, the unpredictability of football means outcomes aren’t guaranteed, making this match one to watch.

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Žilina 51.4%

Draw 23.8%

Košice 24.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

Outrights of Slovak Superliga Zilina: 5.92%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.83	3.95	3.76
	1.78	3.80	3.75
	1.80	3.94	3.79
	1.78	3.85	3.65
	1.82	3.99	3.72
	1.81	3.85	3.80

Latest Results

16.07.26 MSK Žilina – Hajduk Split – 2:1 09.07.26 Hajduk Split – MSK Žilina – 2:0 01.07.26 FK Pardubice – MSK Žilina – 2:2 24.06.26 FC Dynamo Kyiv – MSK Žilina – 2:0 20.06.26 MSK Žilina – SFC Opava – 1:1

18.07.26 MFK Košice – Diósgyőri VTK – 3:1 11.07.26 FK Humenné – MFK Košice – 0:1 08.07.26 Rapid Bucureşti – MFK Košice – 1:1 03.07.26 Sturm Graz – MFK Košice – 2:2 27.06.26 Mezőkövesd-Zsóry – MFK Košice – 2:3

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Žilina won 2.

Recent performances by Žilina have been up and down (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Košice is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

Recently, Košice has had a series of away games.

In this match, Žilina is considered a favorite.

In the last 17 head-to-head matches, Žilina won 9 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 32:18. (average 1.9:1.1).

Including home matches between the teams, Žilina won 7 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 20:8. (average 2:0.8).

Latest Head To Head

01.05.26 MSK Žilina – MFK Košice – 3:1 22.02.26 MFK Košice – MSK Žilina – 2:2 04.10.25 MSK Žilina – MFK Košice – 4:1 10.05.25 MFK Košice – MSK Žilina – 3:2 23.04.25 MSK Žilina – MFK Košice – 0:0

Standings

2026/27

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Zilina	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
2	Slovan Bratislava	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
3	Trencin	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
4	Trnava	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
5	Ruzomberok	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
6	Banska Bystrica	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
7	Dun. Streda	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
8	Michalovce	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
9	Podbrezova	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
10	Komarno	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
11	Skalica	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
12	Kosice	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0

Slovak Superliga Outrights

1. Slovan Bratislava: 1.2 (64.16%)

2. Dun. Streda: 7.5 (10.27%)

3. Spartak Trnava: 10 (7.7%)

4. Zilina: 13 (5.92%)

5. Podbrezova: 26 (2.96%)

6. FC Kosice: 34 (2.26%)

7. Michalovce: 34 (2.26%)

8. Skalica: 65 (1.18%)

9. Trencin: 80 (0.96%)

10. Banska Bystrica: 100 (0.77%)

11. Komarno: 100 (0.77%)

12. Ruzomberok: 100 (0.77%)

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