Aurrerá Vitoria vs Erandio - Tercera División RFEF - Group 4

A fascinating Tercera División RFEF - Group 4 chapter awaits on October 4, 2026 when Aurrerá Vitoria take on Erandio at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. The 74-year-old Hoops boss admitted that "it'll be a bit strange not having the (Celtic) fans in but I'm nervously and excitedly looking forward to it; it's a great fixture" and also spoke about the police visit.

There is little to choose between Aurrerá Vitoria and Erandio on paper, and the Tercera División RFEF - Group 4 encounter should reflect that balance. The hosts have been imperious, WDL in their last five underpinning an elite win rate of 66.67% that marks them out as genuine contenders. Road trips have been a source of frustration for the visitors — LL in their last five, a season win rate of 33.33%. The contrast in attacking output — 1.67 versus 1 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. Tim Sherwood makes his predictions for the new Premier League season, including who he thinks will make the top four in the table.

Set-piece efficiency and transition play often decide fixtures of this nature, and both managers will have been drilling those phases on the training ground. Moving the Dane on frees up space and gives the Partenopei greater room to press ahead with their incoming transfer plans.

Individual moments of quality could tip the balance. Both sides possess players capable of producing something out of nothing, and a single flash of brilliance may be all that separates them. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Michael Carrick has had his critics since taking the Man Utd job in January and some of them are former teammates of the midfielder.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 2-2 draw feels like a fitting result. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Tercera División RFEF - Group 4 standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. In terms of outgoings, Perri seems closest to an exit, but that will likely have to wait until Trafford's mandated holiday after the World Cup is over or a No 2 arrives.