Sesvete vs Opatija - First NL

Sesvete prepare to host Opatija at the home ground on April 2, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their First NL season. O'Neill made five changes for Celtic's midweek win at St Johnstone as he rested some key players ahead of Sunday's clash.

Both camps will view the First NL meeting at the home ground as an opportunity to put a marker down, regardless of where they currently stand. When a side is winning 60% of their matches and posting W in their last five, as Sesvete have, the conversation shifts from form to silverware. The visitors have been enduring a wretched campaign, L in their last five and a season win rate of just 20% that leaves them deep in trouble. Where Sesvete have leaned on defensive discipline, Opatija have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. That result ended the European giants' 14-game unbeaten run in the competition, as Fede Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga and Jude Bellingham were contained by an "incredible" performance from a player barely anyone outside of France had heard of.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Sesvete and Opatija have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. Speaking on his YouTube channel, he said: "If I’m Manchester United right now, I say press the green button and buy him, take him, right now.

Individual moments of quality could tip the balance. Both sides possess players capable of producing something out of nothing, and a single flash of brilliance may be all that separates them. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. United and Chelsea are reportedly set to go head-to-head for Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi.

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 2-2 draw feels like a fitting result. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the First NL standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says a verdict on the alleged charges against Manchester City "has taken longer than expected".