Expert Prediction by Andrey Ilinov

Cukaricki aims to recover after a series of setbacks, but Backa Topola traditionally proves to be a challenging opponent for them, a team they haven’t defeated since 2021.

Cukaricki has shown inconsistent performance in recent rounds, alternating between successful and unsuccessful outings. In their match against Vojvodina, coach Lesnjak’s team lost 1:3, managing only nine shots with just one on target. A positive note is that the home team has scored in all eight league rounds. Docić and Tedić have been particularly impressive, scoring six goals in the SuperLiga so far. However, Cukaricki concedes too many goals, with six goals conceded in their last two matches and only one clean sheet since the start of the season.

Backa Topola is gradually picking up momentum. In the previous round, Damjanović’s team defeated Mladost Lucani 1:0, maintaining 66% possession and firing 18 shots, seven of which were on target. However, this was a home match; their away statistics are quite poor. Backa Topola has managed only one point on the road and failed to score in three away matches, conceding an average of one goal per game.

Both teams are not in ideal form, but Cukaricki, playing at home, has a better chance to break their streak of unfavorable results against Backa Topola. The hosts are expected to create enough opportunities to secure at least a draw in the upcoming fixture.