Dečić vs Buducnost Podgorica - First League

A fascinating First League chapter awaits on October 18, 2026 when Dečić take on Buducnost Podgorica at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Chelsea take on Serie A giants Juventus in Hong Kong this morning in the latest fixture on their pre-season tour of Asia.

The standings paint a clear picture: Dečić in 4th, Buducnost Podgorica in 2nd, and both keen to climb. The hosts have been steady if unspectacular, DLDLW in their last five reflecting a win rate of 44.44%. Buducnost Podgorica travel in decent nick, DWWWL in their last five and a win rate of 40% this season. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Dečić average 1.11 per game to Buducnost Podgorica's 1.1, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. Dusan Vlahovic followed up his hat-trick on Monday by completing the comeback to leave Fenerbahce four points behind Galatasaray, who snatched a late winner at Basaksehir on Friday.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Dečić will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Buducnost Podgorica will back themselves to cause problems on the break. Florian Wirtz lost possession 17 times in Liverpool's 3-0 home defeat to Manchester City, more than any other player.

The fixture is likely to be shaped by its key performers, with creative midfielders and clinical finishers on both sides capable of turning the game in an instant. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. His future profile for sure will be not a number nine striker alone.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Despite the home advantage enjoyed by Dečić, the weight of evidence favours Buducnost Podgorica — a 1-2 away win is the call. Whatever the outcome, the First League fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Paul Pogba has given his verdict(Image: @raushansays) Manchester City reportedly breached another Premier League regulation following their commanding 3-0 victory over Liverpool on Sunday, after manager Enzo Maresca failed to speak with radio broadcasters.