Red Star Belgrade vs FK Spartak Subotica Prediction: Red Star Belgrade dominance will continue

Defending champions Red Star Belgrade will host Spartak Subotica at the Stadion Rajko Mitić on Saturday as the visitors hope to get a point from their hosts for the first time in 6 years. Previews, H2H, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

Red Star Belgrade continue to shine in the new season, maintaining their impressive form as they aim for their seventh consecutive league title. In their recent match, they dominated Mladost with a convincing 4-1 victory, underscoring their determination to secure another championship.

The game's early momentum was set by Peter Olayinka, who orchestrated the first goal by assisting Mitrovic in the fourth minute. Although Mladost managed to equalize through Velickovic's strike in the 13th minute, Olayinka quickly restored Red Star's lead with a goal of his own, just 10 minutes before halftime. As the match progressed, Krasso and Mijatovic added to the triumph by scoring in the 62nd and 87th minutes, respectively, securing a comprehensive victory for the reigning champions.

Red Star's performance this season has been nothing short of impressive. They started with a dominant 5-0 victory over Vojvodina, followed by a convincing 4-0 win against Napredak. With these achievements, they currently occupy the top spot in the league standings, amassing 9 points from 3 matches. Their offensive prowess is evident, having scored 13 goals while conceding only 1.

A standout player this season is Jean-Philippe Krasso, who has been on fire since the start. He has consistently found the back of the net in each of Red Star's games, accumulating an impressive total of 5 goals and 2 assists so far. His partnership with Peter Olayinka has proven to be a formidable force, contributing significantly to the team's success. As Red Star Belgrade marches forward, their solid form and dynamic player pairings continue to make them a dominant force in the league.

Spartak Subotica displayed their dominance in their recent match against newly promoted side Zeleznicar Pancevo, securing a commanding 3-0 victory. Bijelovi started the scoring in the 24th minute, putting his team in the lead. Despite missing a penalty opportunity in the 31st minute that could have doubled their advantage, Bijelovi's early goal set the tone for Spartak Subotica's performance.

Zeleznicar Pancevo, on the other hand, had their chances to level the playing field but squandered a penalty opportunity in the 39th minute when Romanic failed to convert. As the match progressed, Spartak Subotica continued to assert their dominance. In the 84th and 86th minutes, Ubiparip and Rosevic secured additional goals, sealing a comprehensive 3-0 victory for their team.

Spartak Subotica's season began on a positive note with a 2-1 victory over IMT Novi Beograd. However, they faced a setback against Radnik, suffering a 2-0 defeat. It's important to note that competing against a team of Red Star Belgrade's caliber naturally places any team in the underdog position. Despite this, Spartak Subotica has shown promising form, currently occupying the 5th spot in the league table with 6 points from 3 matches. They have netted a total of 5 goals while conceding 3, reflecting their balanced performance in both attack and defense.

Since 2017 up until the present, these two teams have faced each other a total of 14 times, and on each occasion, Red Star Belgrade have won. Out of these 14 encounters, 13 have witnessed a minimum of 3 goals being scored, and in 9 of those matches, both teams found the net.

The most recent encounter between these two teams took place in Round 29 of the 2022/2023 league season in May 2023. During that match, Red Star Belgrade secured a dominant 4-1 victory over their opponents.

Red Star Belgrade have shown dominance by scoring at least 4 goals in their last 4 games in all competitions. In addition, all their league games this season have seen at least 2 goals in the first half. Above all, they have only conceded just 1 goal this season and they should be able to keep a clean sheet here.

• HT: Over 1.5 for 1.83 odds
• Over 3.5 for 1.66 odds
• Total 2: under 0.5 for 1.60 odds