Red Star Belgrade vs FK Železničar Pančevo Prediction: Can the Dizelka’s defense hold the best attack in the league?

Red Star Belgrade will play their final game of the regular season when they host Železničar Pančevo at the Stadion Rajko Mitić on Sunday. This will be the last meeting between the two sides this season as they will head in different directions for the playoffs. Below, you'll find previews, head-to-head statistics, expert betting tips, and odds.

Red Star Belgrade

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Red Star Belgrade won their last game against Radnik Surdulica 2-0 in the league, thanks to a superb brace from Aleksandar Katai (76', 88'). As in every league match, Red Star Belgrade dominated possession with 70% of the ball and fired 15 shots. They also secured a 3-0 victory over Vrsac in the quarterfinals of the Serbia Cup just four days ago. With this cup win, Red Star Belgrade extended their unbeaten streak to 17 games in all competitions, with 16 wins and one draw. They are currently enjoying a 7-game winning streak in all competitions. Red Star Belgrade's defense has been solid, having not conceded a goal in their last 7 games across all competitions.

As the regular season nears its end, Red Star Belgrade remain at the top of the table with 74 points from 29 games, scoring 74 goals and conceding 22. They hold a 4-point lead over Partizan, who are in second place in the league.

Železničar Pančevo

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Železničar Pančevo lost their last game 3-0 to Vojvodina, managing just 1 shot on goal. In the previous round, they defeated Radnik 3-1. They have only managed 1 win in their last 5 games and just 2 wins in their last 11 games. Železničar Pančevo have also conceded at least 1 goal in each of their last 11 games.

Currently, Železničar Pančevo sit 15th in the table with 26 points from 29 games, scoring 34 and conceding 56. They have the worst defense in the league, having conceded 10 goals more than any other team. They have already confirmed their place in the relegation group playoffs.

H2H

These two sides have only met once in their history, with the game ending 2-1 in round 15 of this season.

Expert Betting Tips

Železničar Pančevo remain the worst team in the league when it comes to defense. Given this record against the best attack in the league this season, they will likely pay the price by conceding numerous goals, which could be evident right from the first 45 minutes.