Current Standings

Almost a third of the regular season has passed, yet Javor and Radnički Niš continue to accumulate less than a point per game, which explains their current positions at the bottom of the table. Both teams face a challenging fight for survival in the spring if they don’t start securing wins now.

Javor’s Home Advantage

Javor’s situation is relatively clear. The Ivanjica club is a recent promotion from the First League, despite spending only one season there. The upcoming schedule offers a glimmer of hope for fans: Javor has played eight matches (one less than scheduled), with only three of them at home. The team remains undefeated on home turf, boasting one victory and two draws. Crucially, Javor secured their first win of the season in their last home game against IMT Novi Beograd (2:0), a direct competitor in the relegation battle.

Radnički Niš’s Away Form

For Radnički Niš, their current 12th place isn’t a significant decline, as they spent a notable portion of the previous season in a similar zone, even having to play promotion/relegation playoffs. Currently, Radnički has two wins and eight points, but the vast majority of these were earned on home ground. On the road, the team has managed only one point – from a 1:1 draw against Čukarički. In the away standings, Radnički occupies the last position.

Expert’s Betting Pick

Considering Radnički’s struggles away from home, Javor has a strong chance to secure more points. Furthermore, their last encounter in Ivanjica ended in a 1:0 victory for the hosts. Therefore, I am backing Javor with a (0) Asian Handicap, which appears to be a sensible choice.