Zrinjski vs Jadran LP - Friendlies Clubs

The history between Zrinjski and Jadran LP lends this Friendlies Clubs fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on October 2, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. Catch up with all the action from Chelsea's pre-season clash with AC Milan.

Both camps will view the Friendlies Clubs meeting at the home ground as an opportunity to put a marker down, regardless of where they currently stand. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. The visitors will travel in the hope that a change of scene can spark a turnaround, whatever the form book says. Larson has not visited Victory Lane since May last year but remains firmly in championship contention, sitting eighth in the standings as the NASCAR Chase approaches in September.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Zrinjski may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Jadran LP have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. City also want to continue improving their attack, with a top left-winger still in the offing too.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Real Madrid are expected to make an offer believed to be in the region of £43m-£51m (€50m-€60m) - but Man City are still hoping the midfielder will sign a new long-term deal.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. 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 positions in the Friendlies Clubs table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. It is likely City adopt a more proactive pressing system higher up the pitch in order to exert territorial control on opponents.