FK Mladost Lučani vs FK Radnik Surdulica Prediction: A low-scoring clash expected

As Mladost Lučani play host to Radnik Surdulica at the Mladost Stadium in their first match in the league, both teams will be looking to build momentum in the early stages of the season, and this match could provide an opportunity for one of them to kickstart their campaign on a positive note. Previews, H2H, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

Mladost's struggles last season to avoid relegation indicate that they will need to improve significantly to be competitive in the upcoming matches. Their preseason results have been mixed, with a draw against Cukaricki and a win against Vozdovac showing some promise, but losses to Javor and Sp. Subotica highlights areas that need improvement.

Heading into this clash, Mladost will have to work on their tactics, team cohesion, and overall performance to have a chance of getting a positive result. They will need to address their defensive vulnerabilities that have led to conceding goals in preseason games. Facing a new season with renewed determination, Mladost will hope to find the right balance and shape to compete against their opponents.

Radnik's 14th-place finish in the previous season was not ideal, and they had to fight for their top-flight status in a relegation playoff against Graficar Beograd. Fortunately for them, they managed to secure their place with a convincing 2-0 victory in the second leg after drawing the first leg 1-1.

The team seems to have started their preseason campaign on a positive note with an impressive 5-0 win over Jedinstvo. However, they also faced some challenges, evident in their losses to Radnicki Nis and Dubocica. The draw against Radnicki S. Mitrovica further indicates that there might be some room for improvement in their performances.

As they prepare for the upcoming season, Radnik will need to focus on building team chemistry, addressing defensive weaknesses, and finding consistency in their results. The preseason is an important period to test tactics, player combinations, and build fitness for the players.

Heading into the new season, Radnik will aim to learn from their previous mistakes and put up a more competitive performance in the league. Their ability to adapt and grow as a team will be crucial in their bid to improve on last season's performance and secure a more comfortable position in the standings.

The head-to-head record between Mladost and Radnik shows that Mladost have had the upper hand in their encounters. Out of the 11 matches played since 2019, Mladost emerged victorious on 7 occasions, while Radnik managed to secure 3 wins. Only one match ended in a draw.

In their most recent clash, which took place in May, Mladost came out on top with a 2-0 victory. This result will undoubtedly give Mladost confidence heading into their upcoming encounter with Radnik.

With the league still fresh, I expect a cautious game between these sides with the home side likely to get the winning goal before 90 minutes.

• Under 2.5 for 1.60 odds
• W1 for 2.35 odds
• HT: X for 1.91 odds