Mladost DG vs Petrovac - First League

All eyes turn to DG Arena on May 10, 2026 as Mladost DG welcome Petrovac in a First League encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. He experienced victory in his only Old Firm appearance as a Gers player, but Sunday will be his first taste of the fixture in the dugout.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the First League contest at DG Arena offers a chance to lay down a marker. The hosts have mirrored the form of a side still searching for rhythm — L over their last five, a win rate of 33.33%. Petrovac have found wins elusive, L in their last five underscoring a win rate of 11.11%. Where Mladost DG have leaned on defensive discipline, Petrovac have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. The Saudi Pro League side have now placed a €45 million package on the table, while Watkins himself is understood to be open to making the move.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Mladost DG may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Petrovac have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. City also want to continue improving their attack, with a top left-winger still in the offing too.

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. Tom Heaton: Would have been frustrated at the goal he conceded but one sharp save just before half-time and safe hands after the break. 7 Leny Yoro: Should have won the header for the first goal but improved after that.

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 First League fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. 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.