Pardubice II vs Velké Hamry - 3. liga - CFL B

When Pardubice II and Velké Hamry clash at the home ground on May 24, 2026, the stakes extend well beyond a single result — this is a 3. liga - CFL B fixture that carries real weight 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 little to choose between Pardubice II and Velké Hamry on paper, and the 3. liga - CFL B encounter should reflect that balance. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. Velké Hamry will travel with intent, knowing that a positive result here could kick-start their campaign. During his 22 matches in charge, Oxford actually ranked as high as 14th in the table.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Pardubice II and Velké Hamry have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. Tottenham have changed their approach and are spending big on players who already know the Premier League.

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. New: Arsenal optimistic after “progress” on Vini Jr transfer + still keen on another world class forward.

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. With the sides so closely matched, a 1-1 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. And Fonseca does not place too much weight on the decision of Roberto Martinez to omit him from the World Cup squad in favour of his Benfica team-mate Tomas Araujo.