DAC II vs Slovan Duslo Šaľa - 3. liga - West

The 3. liga - West returns to the home ground on September 20, 2026, where DAC II and Slovan Duslo Šaľa will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Chelsea take on Serie A giants Juventus in Hong Kong this morning in the latest fixture on their pre-season tour of Asia.

Both camps will view the 3. liga - West meeting at the home ground as an opportunity to put a marker down, regardless of where they currently stand. DAC II will be keen to seize the initiative and build some momentum on home soil. The visitors will back themselves to cause problems and will not make the trip expecting an easy afternoon. Meanwhile, Paige Bueckers struggled to find her rhythm, going 5-for-13 for 15 points in the loss.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. DAC II will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Slovan Duslo Šaľa will back themselves to cause problems on the break. Amad won possession in the PSG half before laying the ball off for Bryan Mbeumo to score.

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. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Meanwhile, Ajax's new striker Tolu Arokodare continued his strong start by lashing in a fourth goal in three games in their 4-0 victory away to Telstar.

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 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. The team currently most likely to win the 2026 WNBA Finals according to Opta.