FK Mladost Lučani vs Red Star Belgrade Prediction: Rain of goals expected

Defending champions Red Star Belgrade will travel to the Mladost Stadium on Friday to face FK Mladost Lučani. The visitors are the favorites here, but we’ll wait until 90 minutes to see what the two sides have for us. Previews, H2H, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

Mladost Lučani seem to be building on their positive start to the season, having secured a 2-0 victory over Železničar Pančevo in their last match. In their opening game, they played to a goalless draw against Radnik, resulting in them remaining unbeaten with a total of 4 points from their two matches. This places them in the 6th position on the league table, having scored 2 goals and not conceded any so far.

Their upcoming match poses a significant challenge as they face the league's most successful team. The match will likely put their defense to the test, and they'll need to perform at their best to earn a positive result against their formidable opponents.

Red Star Belgrade seem to be in excellent form, coming off a convincing 4-0 victory against Napredak Kruševac in their recent match. Krasso made an early impact by opening the scoring from the penalty spot in the 5th minute. He then turned provider, assisting Bukari's goal in the 35th minute. Mijailovic extended the lead with the third goal just before halftime. Krasso completed his hat-trick in the 72nd minute, assisted by Bukari once again.

Their strong start to the season also saw them secure a 5-0 win over Vojvodina in their first game, placing them at the top of the league table with a perfect 6 points. They have been prolific in front of the goal, netting a total of 9 goals while maintaining a clean sheet.

One player to watch in this upcoming match is Jean-Philippe Krasso, who has been in exceptional form, contributing 4 goals and 1 assist across the two matches of the season so far. His performances could be crucial for Red Star Belgrade as they aim to maintain their winning streak and solidify their position at the top of the table.

The historical record between Red Star Belgrade and FK Mladost Lučani shows a clear dominance by Red Star Belgrade. In the 12 meetings between these two sides from 2019 to the present, Red Star Belgrade have emerged victorious in 11 matches. The only instance where FK Mladost Lučani managed to avoid defeat was in a draw during a second-leg semifinal clash in 2019, where the match ended in a 0-0 stalemate. However, in the first leg of that semifinal, Red Star Belgrade had won convincingly with a scoreline of 4-1. This historical record indicates that Red Star Belgrade has had a significant upper hand in their encounters, and FK Mladost Lučani will likely be aiming to break the streak of losses and secure a positive result in their upcoming match.

Indeed, Red Star Belgrade's recent performances have been impressive, especially in terms of goal-scoring and defensive solidity. Scoring a total of 9 goals in their last 2 matches with an average of 4.5 goals per match is certainly a commendable feat. Additionally, keeping 2 clean sheets in those matches indicates that their defense has been organized and effective in preventing their opponents from scoring.

Considering this strong form and their historical dominance over FK Mladost Lučani, Red Star Belgrade appear to be in a favorable position heading into the upcoming match.

• Total 2: Over 2.5 for 1.69 odds
• Over 3.5 for 2.04 odds
• BTTS-NO for 1.70 odds