Viktoria Žižkov vs Příbram - FNL

The FNL returns to the home ground on September 6, 2026, where Viktoria Žižkov and Příbram will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Manchester United play in Gothenburg on Saturday as they take on Paris-Saint Germain in their fourth pre-season fixture.

There is plenty riding on this FNL encounter for Viktoria Žižkov and Příbram alike, and neither will want to leave the home ground empty-handed. Viktoria Žižkov will be keen to seize the initiative and build some momentum on home soil. Příbram's away form is hard to read, but they will arrive with the belief that they can trouble their hosts. Throughout the game, Arsenal showed really hesitant defending which is so far from their dominant confidence of recent years.Arsenal exposed by superb BrightonDeclan Rice of Arsenal after defeat to Brighton.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Viktoria Žižkov favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Příbram are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. Schalke had only 17 per cent of the possession but, having visited the club to interview their charismatic coach Miron Muslic, that is hardly a surprise.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. 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. United spent last summer investing in their forward line to strengthen the attacking options in the squad, with Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha all moving to Old Trafford.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. 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. 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.