Partizan faced a challenging test in the ‘Eternal Derby’ last weekend and ultimately settled for a second-place finish, a position perhaps more reflective of their current standing. However, as they prepare for another Belgrade derby, this time against OFK Beograd, the Black and Whites anticipate a more straightforward path to securing points.

OFK Beograd’s Rebuilding Journey

OFK Beograd continues its journey to re-establish itself in Serbian football, and their current fifth-place position in their second season back in the top flight is a respectable achievement. They trail Partizan by six points, having played one additional match. A curious statistic for the ‘Romantics’ is their negative goal difference (–4) despite their strong league standing, a figure heavily influenced by a significant 7:1 defeat to Crvena Zvezda at the ‘Rajko Mitic’ stadium.

Partizan’s Performance and Road Form

Partizan’s recent 1:2 loss to arch-rivals Crvena Zvezda was their first of the season, and truth be told, they couldn’t have hoped for a better outcome. The opposition displayed greater attacking prowess, generating five clear-cut chances compared to Partizan’s two, with both goals originating from close range. Although Jovan Milosevic managed to reduce the deficit, the scoreline could have been worse after the 74th minute when a ‘Grobar’ player made a crucial goal-line clearance. Such struggles are uncommon for Partizan against other teams. Notably, Srdjan Blagojevic’s squad has only dropped points once on the road this season, in a 2:2 draw against Radnicki Nis.

Head-to-Head History and Betting Insight

Looking back at the previous season, Partizan frequently found the net against OFK Beograd, though not all matches resulted in a clear victory (scores of 4:1 and 2:2 were recorded). Interestingly, OFK Beograd even secured a 3:2 home win. Considering their current form, an outright win for OFK Beograd seems unlikely. However, a bet combining Over 2.5 goals with a double chance for Partizan (win or draw) presents a strong value proposition.