Izarra vs San Juan - Tercera División RFEF - Group 15

The Tercera División RFEF - Group 15 returns to the home ground on September 12, 2026, where Izarra and San Juan will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Manchester United drew 1-1 with Paris Saint-Germain in their fourth pre-season fixture of the summer on Saturday.

A glance at the Tercera División RFEF - Group 15 table tells the story: Izarra in 1st and San Juan in 5th, with positions to defend and places to climb. The hosts have hit a rich vein of form, WW over their last five outings translating into a 100% win rate this campaign. San Juan have travelled reasonably well, LW over their last five with a season win rate of 50%. The contrast in attacking output — 4 versus 3 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. 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.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Izarra may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but San Juan have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. But the Greek winger believes the mentality Arsenal are showing in pre-season is a sign they are ready to defend their crown.

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 battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Man United set for immediate Carlos Baleba blow with £65m midfielder to miss 4 matches.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. On balance, Izarra look well-placed to claim all three points, and a 4-3 home win would not come as a surprise. Whatever the outcome, the Tercera División RFEF - Group 15 fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. The club are understood to favour a profile closer to Aurelien Tchouameni or a Premier League‑proven alternative rather than Manu Kone.