Zrinjski vs Velež - Premijer Liga

Zrinjski prepare to host Velež at the home ground on September 19, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their Premijer Liga season. There are just three weeks to go in the transfer window and City face more transfer questions than answers ahead of the new campaign.

Positionally there is a clear hierarchy: Zrinjski sit 1st, Velež lie 9th, but the Premijer Liga has a habit of defying such logic. The hosts have been in fine fettle of late, their recent run of L underlining a campaign win rate of 85.71%. Velež have struggled to string results together away from home, WLDLW over their last five with a win rate of 28.57%. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Zrinjski average 2.14 per game to Velež's 0.86, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. Skinner had another year to run on his contract but has decided to move on a month out from United beginning their Women’s Super League season at London City Lionesses on September 4.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Zrinjski will look to impose their style on home soil, while Velež are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. Tuesday's print edition of ABC, as relayed by Sport Witness, have claimed that Betis turned down a €50m approach from a wealthy non-Premier League club for Antony.

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 battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. New goalkeeper signing Kayne van Oevelen could go out on loan, while striker George Hirst and right-back Harry Clarke both have Championship interest but Ipswich are seeking permanent offers.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. On balance, Zrinjski look well-placed to claim all three points, and a 2-1 home win would not come as a surprise. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.