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NOVI PAZAR VS BACKA TOPOLA - SERBIA: SUPER LIGA MATCH PREVIEW
SERBIA: SUPER LIGA MATCH DETAILS: NOVI PAZAR VS BACKA TOPOLA
As Novi Pazar prepare to host Backa Topola on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 18:00, this SERBIA: Super Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.
NOVI PAZAR PREVIEW IN SERBIA: SUPER LIGA
Novi Pazar, currently 4th in the standings with 39 points from 24 games, trail the leaders by 18 points. They've earned 23 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
BACKA TOPOLA PREVIEW IN SERBIA: SUPER LIGA
Backa Topola, sitting 11th with 29 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 12 games this season.
Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR NOVI PAZAR VS BACKA TOPOLA
Recent meetings between Novi Pazar and Backa Topola have been competitive, with Backa Topola claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1).
Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.
In their previous league match against Vojvodina, Novi Pazar recorded a 3-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Samcovic, Miletic, Marinkovic, Hadzimujovic, Backulja, Davidovic, Togbe, Camaj, Alilovic, Abdullahi, Stanisavljevic. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.
Backa Topola's last outing came against Cukaricki, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Simic, Urosevic, Roux, Capan, Jovanovic, Bosic, Petrovic, Radin , Todoroski, Jovanovic, Milosavic. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
Looking ahead, Novi Pazar are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Novi Pazar and Backa Topola 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 AND PREDICTION FOR NOVI PAZAR VS BACKA TOPOLA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Novi Pazar's fixtures have averaged 3.2 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Backa Topola's games average 1.8 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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