Radnicki Kragujevac Eyes Final Four Clincher as Water Polo Premier League Enters Three-Round Finale

Radnicki Kragujevac needs just one point against Primorac to clinch a Final Four spot. View the full Round 12 schedule and Premier League standings.

By: AXL Media

Published: Feb 28, 2026, 10:01 AM EST

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Total Waterpolo

The Final Stretch of the Regular Season Marathon

The race for the Water Polo Premier League Final Four has reached a critical juncture with only three rounds remaining in the regular season. Currently, five teams maintain a realistic mathematical path to the final tournament, though the hierarchy is beginning to solidify. Radnicki Kragujevac sits in the most advantageous position, leading the standings with 28 points. This eight point cushion over fifth placed Novi Beograd, combined with a superior head to head record, makes Radnicki’s qualification nearly certain. The team enters the weekend needing only a single point to officially book its ticket, a task they hope to complete during the upcoming twelfth round matches in front of a home crowd.

A Battle of Titans in Kragujevac

The marquee matchup of the weekend features a clash between the league’s top two teams as Radnicki hosts Primorac. The Kragujevac squad arrives at this derby with significant momentum following a dominant five goal victory over Barcelona in Euro Cup play. Strategic rest for veteran stars Andrija Prlainovic and Dusko Pijetlovic during their recent trip to Spain ensures that Radnicki will field its strongest possible roster for the Saturday night encounter. Having previously defeated the Kotor based Primorac 13 to 7 earlier this season, the hosts are targeting a full three point haul to not only clinch a finals berth but also to secure the overall first place ranking before the postseason begins.

Optimism Amidst a Challenging Schedule for Primorac

Despite being the underdog in the upcoming derby, Primorac remains in a strong second place position with 25 points. However, the road ahead is notably difficult for the Kotor side, as they are the only Final Four contender scheduled to play exclusively against top five opponents for the remainder of the league. Following their trip to Serbia, Primorac must prepare for a high intensity Boka Bay derby against Jadran and a final round showdown with Novi Beograd. Securing away points this weekend would be instrumental in protecting their current ranking and maintaining a psychological edge as the competition moves toward its ultimate conclusion in the final tournament.