Prediction Baník Veľký Krtíš vs FK Humenné 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the Slovakia Cup on 10/09/2025

Match situation and recent form

This Slovakia Cup second-round tie in Veľký Krtíš shapes up as a classic clash between a volatile home side and an away team arriving with momentum and confidence. Baník Veľký Krtíš will host the game at their modest Futbalový štadión FC Baník Veľký Krtíš (capacity 1,000) on 10 September, and the recent results paint two very different pictures. Baník’s form is jagged and unpredictable — their latest pattern reads L-W-L-W-L-W-L-W-L-W, a run that underlines streaky performances where highs and lows alternate with regularity. Their cup progress included a dramatic 2-2 tie with Iskra Hnúšťa that was decided on penalties, signalling resilience but also defensive vulnerability at times.

By contrast FK Humenné travel in excellent nick. Their sequence shows no defeats in the last ten competitive outings — a sequence that includes convincing full-time wins such as 3-0 against Poprad and a 4-0 away victory at Vranov, with several other narrow wins and a 3-3 draw mixed in. The away side’s momentum in recent weeks suggests consistency in both scoring and closing out games, a trait that often proves decisive in knockout cup ties.

What to expect on matchday

On paper, the dynamics point to an organised and confident Humenné side exploiting an inconsistent Baník. The hosts have produced both comfortable wins and heavy defeats in the recent past — the 0-6 reverse to Pohronie last year is a stark reminder that they can be exposed. Baník’s home record in the available stats shows low scoring at home in the sample provided, while Humenné arrive with several clean sheets and multi-goal displays. Cup matches can always flip the script with their own intensity and pressure, but the data favours the visitors in terms of recent form and scoring rhythm.

The venue’s small capacity and local atmosphere could buoy Baník briefly, but the wider trend suggests Humenné possess the steadier head and better run of results entering this fixture. Expect the away side to try and control transitions and build pressure early, while Baník will likely rely on moments of sharpness and set-piece chances to unsettle the visitors.

Betting suggestion

Best bet (1X2 market): FK Humenné to win. Given Humenné’s unbeaten recent run and multiple convincing victories, backing the away team in the match-winner market offers the clearest value based on the provided data.