Kustosija vs Bsk Bijelo Brdo - Cup

Season-defining implications hang over this Cup clash at the home ground, where Kustosija host Bsk Bijelo Brdo on September 16, 2026 knowing the result could shape the run-in for both clubs. Just as was the case in the previous meeting between the teams in April of last year, when Emery's side gave them such a scare in the Champions League tie at Villa Park, PSG were hanging on at the end.

Both Kustosija and Bsk Bijelo Brdo will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Cup. Kustosija will be keen to seize the initiative and build some momentum on home soil. Bsk Bijelo Brdo will travel with intent, knowing that a positive result here could kick-start their campaign. He was sacked by Fiorentina after Che Adams' late goal for Torino left them bottom of the Serie A table with three defeats out of three.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Kustosija and Bsk Bijelo Brdo have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. Man Utd are pushing higher and working harder to press and counter-press the opposition, especially to win the ball back quickly after a loss of possession.

In fixtures as finely poised as this one, it often comes down to who holds their nerve in the big moments — and both camps have players who relish that responsibility. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Barcelona have seen an opening offer for Manchester City midfielder Rodri rejected by the Blues.

According to the odds, Kustosija are the side to beat (2.7300), the draw sits at 3.3800, and Bsk Bijelo Brdo are priced at 2.1900 to spring a surprise. The market has edged towards Bsk Bijelo Brdo, with the visitors marginal favourites despite being on the road. Bsk Bijelo Brdo look well-equipped to take the points on the road, with a 1-2 victory well within their reach. With positions in the Cup table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. A more central role appears likely given the sale of Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and the anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered by Amadou Onana at the World Cup.