The phrase "inferior opposition" means that the opposing team or group is considered to be of lower or lesser quality or ability compared to the other team or group. Full definition
Football isn't always about glory goals, sometimes it's about grinding out a 1 - 1 draw against inferior opposition in the mud and the rain. (dealspwn.com)
Good for squad rotation and will be a cut above inferior opposition. (justarsenal.com)
Whether that will play to our strengths or not remains to be seen, but a vastly inferior opposition now stands in our way. (freshspurs.com)