Red Star Belgrade vs Napredak Kruševac Prediction: The defending champions will cruise to victory

The match between Red Star Belgrade and Napredak Kruševac in the Stadion Rajko Mitić on Sunday, August 6, is expected to be an exciting encounter. As Red Star Belgrade have a strong historical record against Napredak Kruševac, they might go into the game as the favorites. Previews, H2H, expert tips, and odds are provided below.

Red Star Belgrade

Red Star Belgrade displayed their dominance in their SuperLiga opener with a convincing 5-0 victory over Vojvodina. Jean-Philippe Krasso opened the scoring with a penalty just 13 minutes into the game, setting the tone for the rest of the match. Before the first half ended, Radomir Milosavljević scored an own goal, further extending Red Star Belgrade's lead.

Jean-Philippe Krasso continued his excellent form, scoring his second goal of the match and the team's third in the 51st minute. Osman Bukari contributed with an assist for Vladimir Lucic to score the fourth goal in the 70th minute. Then Bukari found the back of the net in the 80th minute, sealing the emphatic 5-0 victory.

Red Star Belgrade's performance was not surprising, given their dominant position in the league. Their strong attacking display and solid defense make them a force to be reckoned with in the SuperLiga.

Napredak Kruševac

Napredak Kruševac will be looking for redemption and a better result in their upcoming match after suffering a loss against Železničar Pančevo. The lone goal of the match was scored by Yevhen Pavlov in the 28th minute, giving Železničar Pančevo the victory.

Despite dominating possession with 61% and taking 13 shots, Napredak Kruševac was unable to find the back of the net and secure any points from the game. They will be determined to improve their performance in the next match and aim to earn at least a point. With the support of their traveling fans, Napredak will be eager to bounce back and show their capabilities on the field.

H2H

It's evident from their head-to-head record that Red Star Belgrade has been the dominant team in their encounters from 2020 till the present. Out of the 10 matches played, Red Star Belgrade have won 8. The other 2 matches ended in draws, showing that Napredak Kruševac have struggled to get the upper hand against their more formidable opponents.

Furthermore, in the last 6 games between the two sides, Red Star Belgrade have shown their fighting spirit, managing to secure narrow wins in those matches. Despite facing tough competition from Napredak Kruševac, Red Star Belgrade have been able to maintain their superiority and continue to dominate their head-to-head matchups.

Expert Betting Tips

The historical advantage may serve as an inspiration for Red Star Belgrade as they go into future clashes against Napredak Kruševac. Obviously, they will win, get goals and keep a clean sheet.

• Total 1: Over 2.5 for 1.75 odds
• Over 3.5 for 1.60 odds
• HT: Over 1.5 for 1.80 odds