FK Crvena Zvezda vs Cukaricki - Super Liga

A fascinating Super Liga chapter awaits on August 23, 2026 when FK Crvena Zvezda take on Cukaricki at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Manchester United drew 1-1 with Paris Saint-Germain in their fourth pre-season fixture of the summer on Saturday.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the Super Liga contest at the home ground offers a chance to lay down a marker. It has been a dominant campaign for the hosts, WWDWW over their last five and a win rate of 88.89% that few in the Super Liga can match. The visitors have been a mixed bag on the road, D in their last five and a win rate of 33.33% reflecting their unpredictability. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — FK Crvena Zvezda average 2.33 per game to Cukaricki's 1.22, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. Adam Bate examines Joao Moutinho's extraordinary longevity as the Braga midfielder turns 40 years old In Portugal, Sporting also dropped points late in the game as they conceded in stoppage time at Famalicao despite the home side being down to 10 men.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. FK Crvena Zvezda will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while Cukaricki must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. No wonder the skipper had talked of a 'new Aston Villa' in the pre-match press conference with what seemed like genuine excitement.

The fixture features no shortage of talent, and the league's top marksman D. Zukić — 5 goals this term — will be one to watch. Whoever wins the individual duel between the two sides' chief playmakers is likely to dictate the rhythm and, ultimately, the destination of the points. They have no Champions League football to look forward to.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. 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. Whatever the outcome, the Super Liga fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Joe Gomez is expected to miss the start of Liverpool's Premier League campaign through injury - but it is not likely to impact the Reds' transfer plans.