Montijo vs Jaraíz - Tercera División RFEF - Group 14

The history between Montijo and Jaraíz lends this Tercera División RFEF - Group 14 fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on October 4, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. The sheer joy on the 18-year-old defender’s face resonated with Paul Schaffran back at the academy.

There is plenty riding on this Tercera División RFEF - Group 14 encounter for Montijo and Jaraíz alike, and neither will want to leave the home ground empty-handed. The hosts have struggled for consistency, WL in their last five pointing to a win rate of 33.33%. The visitors have found the going tough on their travels, LL in their last five and a win rate of just 0% telling its own story. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. Phil Foden was handed a free role in the No 10 position behind striker Muamba, who scored in consecutive pre-season games.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Montijo will look to impose their style on home soil, while Jaraíz are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. City also want to continue improving their attack, with a top left-winger still in the offing too.

The fixture is likely to be shaped by its key performers, with creative midfielders and clinical finishers on both sides capable of turning the game in an instant. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. However, as Carrick admitted himself, a few moments such as Ainsley Maitland-Niles' equaliser for Everton, City's controversial VAR goal and now a shocking collapse against Brighton, have made it all feel very different.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. 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. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Tercera División RFEF - Group 14 standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. Important qualities given that Bournemouth will expect him to be proactive.