Macva vs Radnicki NIS - Super Liga

The Super Liga returns to the home ground on August 22, 2026, where Macva and Radnicki NIS will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. The left-back was taken off in the final minutes against Everton with cramp, and was not risked for the Champions League clash vs Sabah on Thursday.

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 torrid run for the hosts, L in their last five and a season win rate of just 22.22% that has the alarm bells ringing. Radnicki NIS have struggled to string results together away from home, WLDLD over their last five with a win rate of 25%. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. Leeds will not improve on their third offer but have left it on the table in case Saints reconsider their position.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Macva may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Radnicki NIS have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. But it was a dual role for Rayo because he was also among the top dozen players for blocking crosses and winning possession in the defensive third.

When D. Zukić is on the pitch — 5 goals to his name this term — moments of magic are never far away, and the Super Liga's top scorer will be central to how this one unfolds. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Two weeks later, Danny Welbeck marked his own debut with a goal for Manchester United.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Expect a tight, competitive affair that could easily end all square at 1-1. Whatever the outcome, the Super Liga fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Manchester City will begin another Premier League season with major uncertainty hanging over the club after league chief executive Richard Masters admitted the long-awaited verdict on their financial case has taken longer than expected.