Partizan vs Red Star Belgrade Prediction: Low goal-scoring match expected

As Partizan and Red Star Belgrade prepare for their upcoming clash, both teams will likely aim to maintain their solid defensive performances while seeking opportunities to break the deadlock and secure a victory in the Belgrade derby. Previews, H2H, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

Partizan

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Partizan recently secured a victory in their latest match against Zeleznicar Pancevo with a score of 2-1. In this game, Brazilian player Saldanha made a significant contribution by opening the scoring in the 27th minute. However, the opposition managed to level the score at 1-1 when Aleksandar Djordevic successfully converted a penalty kick in the 32nd minute. Partizan ultimately secured the win with Ghayas Zahid finding the back of the net in the 82nd minute. This victory marks Partizan's fifth consecutive win in their most recent league matches.

Currently, Partizan hold the second position in the league standings with a total of 19 points earned from seven games played. They have been effective in front of the goal, having scored a total of 18 goals in these matches. On the defensive end, they have conceded 10 goals. Notably, they share the same number of points with the league leaders, TSC, making their upcoming matches crucial as they aim to maintain their strong position in the league table.

Red Star Belgrade

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Red Star Belgrade head into this upcoming match following two consecutive defeats. They suffered a 2-1 loss to Cukaricki and a 3-1 loss to Manchester City in the Champions League. Despite these recent setbacks, they maintain the third position in the league standings with a total of 15 points garnered from seven games played. Impressively, they have been prolific in front of the goal, scoring 21 goals, which is the highest goal tally in the league, while conceding seven goals defensively.

One key player to keep an eye on in this upcoming clash is Jean-Philippe Krasso, who currently leads the league as the top goal scorer with six goals and has also contributed two assists. Additionally, Osman Bukari, who netted the opening goal in their previous match, is expected to play a crucial role in the game.

As Red Star Belgrade aims to rebound from their recent defeats and continue their strong offensive performance, this match promises to be an exciting and competitive encounter.

H2H

Over the past two years, Partizan and Red Star Belgrade have faced each other a total of 12 times. During these encounters, Partizan managed to secure one victory, while Red Star Belgrade claimed four wins. The remaining seven matches ended in draws.

Their most recent meeting resulted in a goalless draw, highlighting the competitive nature of their matchups. Additionally, it's worth noting that in 15 of their last 17 games against each other, the total number of goals scored remained below three, underscoring the defensive prowess and closely contested nature of these encounters.

Expert Betting Tips

The history of closely contested matches between the two sides suggests that fans can anticipate another intense battle when these two rivals face off once more. A low-scoring match is expected with a possible goalless draw in the first 45 minutes.

• Under 2.5 for 1.90 odds
• HT: X for 2.13 odds
• HT: Under 0.5 for 2.90 odds