Lombard Papa comfortably remained in the first division last season, finishing 9 points ahead of the relegated Mezokovesd. Janos Matyus began the season as their new manager, guiding them to 9 points from the opening 5 matches. Papa beat Ferencvaros and drew with Győr. Matyus then suddenly left his position, which had an effect on the team following that. The next 10 games produced just 6 points. They are now in 12th place with 4 points separating them from the relegation spot. Saturday's opponents have scored 8 goals and conceded 22, with Csaba Csizmadia and Sasa Popin both having scored two goals. 

They scored a 94th minute equalizer in their last match at home to Honved, with former Dunaujvaros player Ferenc Lengyel taking charge. Laszlo Kovacs had managed Papa between weeks 6-14. Vidi kicked off this season with a 3-0 home win with two goals from Juhasz and another from Nikolics. Videoton recorded a 2-1 win at Papa last season.