Red Star Belgrade vs IMT Novi Beograd Prediction: The hosts hope to continue fine form

Red Star Belgrade will host IMT Novi Beograd at the Stadion Rajko Mitić on Wednesday. Zvezda is unbeaten in their last 14 games. Can they continue this fine form? Below are previews, predicted starting lineups, expert betting tips, and odds.

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Red Star Belgrade will continue their quest to retain the top of the table after defeating Javor 3-0 in their most recent game. Guelor Kanga opened the scoring in the 39th minute of the game after calmly converting from the penalty spot. Hwang In-Beom added the second goal in the 44th minute before Srdjan Mijailovic put the icing on the cake of the game in the 82nd minute to make it 3-0. Red Star Belgrade controlled the tempo of the game with 65% possession and 10 shots on target. They are now unbeaten in their last 14 games in all competitions, recording 13 wins and just 1 draw. They remain top of the table with 68 points in 27 games, scoring 70 goals and conceding 22.

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IMT Novi Beograd played a 1-1 draw in their most recent game against Zeleznicar Pancevo, where they were unable to capitalize on their 17 goal attempts, forcing Zeleznicar Pancevo’s goalkeeper, Milan Mijatovic, to make 6 saves. With the draw, they are now unbeaten in their last 2 outings, but they have won just 2 of their last 9 games across all competitions. They currently sit 12th in the table with 28 points in 27 games, scoring 31 goals and conceding 43.

The two sides have met only 3 times in their head-to-head history. Red Star Belgrade have won all three encounters. The last game between them ended 2-1 in favor of the defending champions.

The Red-White have been in excellent form recently, being unbeaten in their last 14 games in all competitions. So, they should have no issue winning this game. Not only that, I expect them to win with a high number of goals being scored. Therefore, I anticipate the first 45 minutes of the game to have 2 goals.

• HT: Over 1.5 for 2.02 odds
• Over 3.5 for 1.96 odds
• BTTS-NO for 1.60 odds