Napredak Kruševac vs FK Čukarički Prediction: Low-scoring game expected

Napredak will continue to get themselves up and running when they welcome Čukarički to the Stadion Mladost on Wednesday. Both sides need this match and below are team news and stats, possible starting 11, expert picks, and odds.

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Napredak have been struggling to achieve positive results in the Super League of Serbia over the past few seasons, and the current season does not seem to be a breakthrough either. After 13 games, they currently hold the 13th position in the table with 14 points, having only a 5-point advantage over the last-placed Radnik. Despite their challenges, Napredak showed some improvement with two wins in their last three matches.

In their most recent league game, they secured a 2-1 victory against Radnik, hinting at the possibility of better results in upcoming matches. The team also utilized the two-week break in the championship to play a friendly match, where they defeated the second-division club Dubocica with a convincing score of 4-0.

The slow start to the season led to the departure of the former coach, Dragan Perisic, who was replaced by the experienced Vladimir Gacinovic. Gacinovic, having previously led several teams in the Super League, now aims to guide Napredak to improved performances and results in the remainder of the season.

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Cukaricki currently finds themselves in the 9th position with 17 points in the Super League, trailing the leader Partizan by 23 points. The primary challenge contributing to their decline is the competition in European competitions, as the club faces resource limitations to compete successfully on both domestic and international fronts. Despite this, their recent form has seen them go without a win in five consecutive matches in the domestic championship.

In their last match, a derby against Partizan, Cukaricki displayed a commendable performance, and the absence of points was attributed to a combination of unfortunate circumstances. Young center-back Vojin Serafinovic will continue to miss matches due to injury. However, apart from him, all other Cukaricki players are healthy and ready for the upcoming match, aiming to improve their standing in the league.

Napredak Kruševac - Savic, Jovanovic, Djekovic, Marinkovic, Vukajlovic, Jovanovic, Krstic, Zlicic, Ljubomirac, Stanojlovic, Bojovic.

FK Čukarički - Filipovic, Stankovic, Kovacevic, Vranjes, Tosic, Ndiaye, Kovac, Sissoko, Miladinovic, Ivanovic, Adetunji.

Given the significant importance of this match for both clubs, it is anticipated that the game may not be highly entertaining on the field, and there may not be an abundance of goals. Opting for under 2.5 goals is considered the safest choice in this scenario. Despite this, the visitors are still considered the favorites, suggesting they may have an edge in the upcoming contest.

• Under 2.5 for 1.60 odds
• HT:X for 2.00 odds
• W2 for 1.87 odds