RomaniaMatches analysed: 162024–2026Istvan Kovacs · NB I: referee stats
Istvan Kovacs (Romania) has shown 5.13 cards per game in 16 analysed matches — +6% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
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Percentile among 2950 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 16 matches)
Last matches refereed by Istvan Kovacs
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 15 Aug | Nyiregyhaza – Kisvarda FCNB I | 2:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Sat 2 May | Kazincbarcikai – Kisvarda FCNB I | 2:1 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 18 Apr | Zalaegerszegi TE – KazincbarcikaiNB I | 4:0 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Sun 5 Apr | Gyori ETO FC – NyiregyhazaNB I | 1:0 | 6 | — | 1 |
| Sat 14 Feb | Paks – Diosgyori VTKNB I | 1:2 | 9 | 38 | 1 |
| Sun 1 Feb | Zalaegerszegi TE – NyiregyhazaNB I | 0:1 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 13 Dec | Puskas Academy – Diosgyori VTKNB I | 2:1 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Sun 23 Nov | Diosgyori VTK – MTK BudapestNB I | 4:0 | 4 | 28 | 1 |
| Sun 4 May | Kecskeméti TE – NyiregyhazaNB I | 2:2 | 6 | — | 0 |
| Sat 12 Apr | Gyori ETO FC – Puskas AcademyNB I | 2:0 | 5 | — | 1 |
| Fri 14 Feb | Fehérvár FC – Gyori ETO FCNB I | 0:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sun 9 Feb | Zalaegerszegi TE – Diosgyori VTKNB I | 2:1 | 7 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 30 Nov | MTK Budapest – Puskas AcademyNB I | 0:1 | 8 | 29 | 1 |
| Sat 2 Nov | Gyori ETO FC – NyiregyhazaNB I | 1:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Sun 20 Oct | Zalaegerszegi TE – Gyori ETO FCNB I | 1:2 | 4 | — | 0 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Istvan Kovacs give per game?
On average 5.13 cards per game in 16 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.69).
Is Istvan Kovacs a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Istvan Kovacs officiates, the card count is +6% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 19% of these matches.
How often do matches with Istvan Kovacs go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 56% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 88%. Both teams were booked in 94%.
Does Istvan Kovacs give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 38% of matches refereed by Istvan Kovacs.