Velež vs Radnik Bijeljina - Premijer Liga

Velež prepare to host Radnik Bijeljina at the home ground on May 1, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their Premijer Liga season. Anderson was pointing out that City had held the whip hand in this fixture "for as long as I've known", which isn't exactly inaccurate but will also fan the flames ahead of Sunday's Old Trafford showdown.

Both Velež and Radnik Bijeljina will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Premijer Liga. Patchy would be the kindest description of Velež's recent run: WLDLW in their last five, a season win rate of 28.57%. The visitors have found the going tough on their travels, DLLWL in their last five and a win rate of just 0% telling its own story. Where Velež have leaned on defensive discipline, Radnik Bijeljina have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. Newcastle had agreed a deal worth £49m for the Switzerland international, who was a breakout star at the World Cup as he scored three goals in their run to the quarter-finals.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Velež and Radnik Bijeljina have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. Everton are aware of interest from Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal, but there has been no formal approach or contact with them, and they have no appetite to sell the 26-year-old, who has three years on his deal.

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. Liverpool and Manchester City could reportedly be set to battle it out for the transfer of Real Sociedad defender Jon Aramburu.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. 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. With positions in the Premijer Liga table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. England captain Harry Kane is likely to sign a new deal to extend his stay at Bayern Munich despite interest from Barcelona.