Modena vs Vis Pesaro - Friendlies Clubs

A fascinating Friendlies Clubs chapter awaits on August 8, 2026 when Modena take on Vis Pesaro at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Manchester City face the K-League All-Stars in Seoul on Wednesday as part of their pre-season tour of Asia.

Both Modena and Vis Pesaro will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Friendlies Clubs. The hosts will hope that the the home ground crowd can inspire a performance, whatever the numbers suggest. Vis Pesaro will travel with intent, knowing that a positive result here could kick-start their campaign. Their 3-0 win over Nice takes them up to second spot in the fledgling Ligue 1 table.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Modena will look to impose their style on home soil, while Vis Pesaro are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. Schalke were third bottom for possession in winning the second tier, let alone facing Bayern.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. There is every reason to believe they will not just stop at just one new forward either.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. Whatever the outcome, the Friendlies Clubs 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.