FK Crvena zvezda vs Novi Pazar: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Crvena Zvezda prepare to host Novi Pazar on May 9, 2026, with kick-off at 18:00, this SERBIA: Super Liga, Championship Group fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Crvena Zvezda, currently 1st in the standings with 82 points from 33 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 46 points from 17 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 2 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Novi Pazar, sitting 5th with 48 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 20 points from 17 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Crvena Zvezda and Novi Pazar have favored Crvena Zvezda, with Novi Pazar claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0). Overall, Crvena Zvezda have asserted clear dominance in this fixture over recent seasons.

In their previous league match against Partizan, Crvena Zvezda recorded a 3-0 victory while lining up in a 4-1-3-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Matheus, Erakovic, Veljkovic, Tebo Uchenna, Seol, Krunic, Avdic, Elsnik, Kostov, Arnautovic, Katai. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Novi Pazar's last outing came against Partizan, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 5-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Samcovic, Miletic, Backulja, Hadzimujovic, Alic, Mirosavic, Camaj, Togbe, Davidovic, Sadi, Kotzebue. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Looking ahead, Crvena Zvezda are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Crvena Zvezda and Novi Pazar are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Crvena Zvezda's fixtures have averaged 3.4 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Novi Pazar's games average 2.8 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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