Mladá Boleslav II vs Varnsdorf - 3. liga - CFL B

Mladá Boleslav II prepare to host Varnsdorf at Lokotrans Aréna on September 26, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their 3. liga - CFL B season. Real have been keen to sign the Spain captain from Manchester City, but they now face competition from Barcelona for the 30-year-old, who has a year remaining on his contract at the Etihad.

There is plenty riding on this 3. liga - CFL B encounter for Mladá Boleslav II and Varnsdorf alike, and neither will want to leave Lokotrans Aréna empty-handed. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. The visitors will travel in the hope that a change of scene can spark a turnaround, whatever the form book says. Tim Sherwood makes his predictions for the new Premier League season, including who he thinks will make the top four in the table.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Mladá Boleslav II will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Varnsdorf will back themselves to cause problems on the break. Amad won possession in the PSG half before laying the ball off for Bryan Mbeumo to score.

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. Free agent defender Oscar Mingueza can play as a right-back and a central defender and provides Palace with the flexibility they need for five at the back.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 1-1 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. With positions in the 3. liga - CFL B table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. The team currently most likely to win the 2026 WNBA Finals according to Opta.