Zrinjski vs Posušje - Premijer Liga

The history between Zrinjski and Posušje lends this Premijer Liga fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on May 16, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. The 74-year-old Hoops boss admitted that "it'll be a bit strange not having the (Celtic) fans in but I'm nervously and excitedly looking forward to it; it's a great fixture" and also spoke about the police visit.

There is little to choose between Zrinjski and Posušje on paper, and the Premijer Liga encounter should reflect that balance. It has been a dominant campaign for the hosts, L over their last five and a win rate of 85.71% that few in the Premijer Liga can match. Posušje's away form is hard to read, but they will arrive with the belief that they can trouble their hosts. Sky Sports columnist Laura Hunter analyses the big talking points from the first round of Women's Super League matches, bringing you closer to the key stories at the heart of the women's game.

The tactical subplot is compelling: Zrinjski favour a possession-based game built on patience and control, while Posušje are happiest sitting deep and exploding forward on the counter — a classic contrast of philosophies. And there are still question marks even in attack, where they have an abundance of supporting forwards including Mbeumo, Cunha and Amad Diallo, but only one out-and-out striker in Sesko.

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. Michael Carrick wants a younger defender who can eventually succeed Luke Shaw, whose fitness record makes it difficult to rely on him throughout a demanding campaign.

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. 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.