Iskra vs Internacional Podgorica - Second League

Few would have predicted the narrative arc that brings Iskra and Internacional Podgorica together at the home ground on March 28, 2026, and the underdog storyline only adds to the Second League occasion. Michael Carrick's side are set to face Paris Saint-Germain in Sweden on Saturday afternoon with the aim of building on last weekend's win over Atletico Madrid.

There is little to choose between Iskra and Internacional Podgorica on paper, and the Second League encounter should reflect that balance. The hosts have struggled for consistency, LLDLD in their last five pointing to a win rate of 28.57%. Internacional Podgorica will travel with intent, knowing that a positive result here could kick-start their campaign. If you're Arsenal and wanting to win the Premier League, and you take six points off those teams, then you're near-on winning the Premier League.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Iskra favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Internacional Podgorica are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. In attack, Brazilian forward Kaua Elias has emerged as a name of interest, with United scouts watching the Shakhtar Donetsk striker after his hat‑trick against Kudrivka on Monday.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. The Everton forward would suit Michael Carrick’s plans because he can carry the ball through pressure, create chances from wide areas and operate behind a striker.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. 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. Whatever the outcome, the Second League fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. It is understood that his next move is most likely to take him abroad - and potentially to the Premier League.