Red Star Belgrade vs FK Napredak Kruševac Prediction: An easy win for the hosts

Red Star Belgrade continue their title defense when they face Napredak at the Stadion Rajko Mitić on Saturday. Red Star Belgrade are unbeaten against Napredak in their last 19 games. Below are previews, head-to-head stats, expert betting tips, and odds.

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Red Star Belgrade recorded a 1-0 win over Radnicki 1923 in their last game. Despite dominating the game with 70% possession of the ball, Red Star Belgrade waited till the 85th minute to get a goal scored by Mirko Ivanic. They have won 5 of their last six games and are unbeaten in their previous four home games. They sit top of the table with 16 points in 6 games, scoring 19 goals and conceding 4. All eyes will be on Bruno Duarte, who is enjoying his debut season. He has scored four goals and assisted two this season. However, Omri Glazer (adductor injury) and Vladimir Lucic (inner knee ligament tear) are out of this game.

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Napredak suffered a 3-1 loss to OFK Beograd in their last game. They had won two games in a row before the loss. They are winless in 8 of their last ten games. Away from home, they are winless in 3 of their last 4. They sit 9th on the table with 8 points in 7 games, scoring eight goals and conceding 10.

Both sides have met 19 times since 2018. Red Star Belgrade won 16, and 3 ended in draws. The last game between the two sides ended in a 4-0 win for Red Star Belgrade.

Napredak have been struggling to get wins in their recent games, leading them to go winless in 8 of their last ten games. However, the defending champions have been exceptional and have conceded only four goals this season. With this, they will win easily and keep a clean sheet.

• Second half: Over 1.5 for 1.60 odds
• Handicap: Red Star Belgrade -2 for 1.60 odds
• BTTS-NO for 1.67 odds