Naftagas vs Metalac GM - Prva Liga

Season-defining implications hang over this Prva Liga clash at the home ground, where Naftagas host Metalac GM on September 5, 2026 knowing the result could shape the run-in for both clubs. That coronation came from City's £116m summer signing Elliot Anderson - and has been hotly debated in the build-up to the Manchester derby Super Sunday showdown at Old Trafford, which you can watch live on Sky Sports.

There is plenty riding on this Prva Liga encounter for Naftagas and Metalac GM alike, and neither will want to leave the home ground empty-handed. The hosts are desperate for a lift, with D in their last five and a win rate of 11.11% that underscores the size of the task facing them. Metalac GM have struggled to string results together away from home, WW over their last five with a win rate of 33.33%. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. Arsenal also saw the importance of having good depth at right-back when Mosquera was forced to start the Champions League final with PSG out of position - which then resulted in the young Spaniard conceding a penalty.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Naftagas will look to impose their style on home soil, while Metalac GM are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. As a winger or more of a central, attacking midfielder? “He’s an offensive player who knows how to mix it up across the attack.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. But former Reds forward Teddy Sheringham believes Tielemans isn’t good enough to be the midfielder United needed.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. 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 Prva Liga table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says a verdict on the alleged charges against Manchester City "has taken longer than expected".