Tekstilac vs Javor Prediction: Both sides hope to take advantage going to the second leg

On Wednesday, Tekstilac and Javor will lock horns at the Karađorđe Stadium in the first leg of the Serbia SuperLiga Playoffs. This will be the first time both sides will be meeting. Below are previews, expert betting tips, and odds.

Tekstilac

Tekstilac booked a place in this playoffs after holding Macva to a goalless draw in their last-round game. The result was enough to get them this slot after Smederevo lost 2-1 to Jedinstvo in the final match of the Prva Liga Championship group. A win for Smederevo in their last game would have affected the chances of Tekstilac getting this slot. Tekstilac finished the season with 57 points in 37 games, scoring 44 and conceding 27. They finished 1 point above Smederevo. However, they were unbeaten in their last 4 games.

Javor

Javor could not avoid this playoff phase after playing a 1-1 draw in their last game of the season against Zeleznicar Pancevo. They were just 1 point below safety. They finished the season with 40 points in 37 games. However, they were unbeaten in their last 4 games.

Expert Betting Tips

Javor seem to have back their momentum, and they should be able to build on their current unbeaten run to get an advantage here going to the second leg. But I will instead stick to a draw in the first half due to the closeness of both sides. However, I expect a low-goal-scoring game in this clash.

• Under 2.5 for 1.80 odds
• HT: X for 2.20 odds
• BTTS-NO for 1.90 odds