National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Crvena Zvezda or Zlatibor Čajetina that keep their silverware dream alive.
Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!
Crvena Zvezda form and stats
Last season their Serbian Cup adventure ended in the semi-finals.Home games in the Super Liga have been a walk in the park for Crvena Zvezda so far, with 22 points won from 8 matches; 7 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses. In general it's been a long time since Crvena tasted defeat here at Stadion Rajko Mitić, as they have taken at least one point from their last 31 home games in the league. Crvena haven’t lost a league-game in 15 attempts regardless of arena, a great achievement. Their last loss was the fixture versus Backa Topola, 155 days ago.
A nice win for Crvena last time playing, versus Inija. That was also a home game and the match ended 3-2 with D. Falcinelli (2) and A. Katai scoring for the victors. Ahead of that match, Crvena won a home game hosting Gent (2-1).
There will be little rest for Crvena after this match as they are travelling to Vojvodina for a Super Liga game in only four days.
Crvena always seem capable of creating a buzz here at Stadion Rajko Mitić with 26 goals in 8 league games. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only -1 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. As for guarding their own goal, Crvena Zvezda have only let in 4 goals at home. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only -1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Zlatibor Čajetina form and stats
Zlatibor's mission in Serbian Cup last season failed in the 1st round.Playing away, Zlatibor Čajetina have won 2 games, drawn 3 and suffered 3 defeats in the Super Liga this season. Zlatibor love their trips these days, as their two previous away games have resulted in victories.
Two travels in a row for Zlatibor, whose manager P. Ristanović could celebrate last time after the Super Liga win against Novi Pazar. Prior to that result Zlatibor won their away game at Rad Beograd in the Super Liga. The scoreline was 2-0.
A new game in only four days for Zlatibor Čajetina, the Super Liga home match versus Backa Palanka. Busy days.
Zlatibor have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 8 league away games 8 goals have been scored. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only -1 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Zlatibor have conceded 13 goals in these games. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only -1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 away matches.
Head 2 Head
Top Goalscorers
  A. Katai 7 goals |  M. Ivanić 6 goals |  D. Falcinelli 6 goals |
Crvena Zvezda missing players
Zlatibor Čajetina missing players
| Crvena Zvezda | Zlatibor Čajetina | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 14 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 21 | 13 | Won | W | 4 | 7 | ||
| 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 5 | 6 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 4 | 12 | ||
| 66 | 45 | Scored | S | 14 | 26 | ||
| 14 | 7 | Conceded | C | 16 | 38 | ||
| 96% | 93% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 85% | 88% | ||
| 84% | 93% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 77% | 72% | ||
| 68% | 86% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 46% | 48% | ||
| 36% | 43% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 8% | 20% | ||
| 28% | 43% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 8% | 20% | ||
| 40% | 36% | BTTS | BTTS | 54% | 48% | ||
| 56% | 64% | Clean Sheets | C S | 31% | 32% | ||
| 8% | 7% | Failed to Score | F T | 31% | 32% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1.6 | 1.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.9 | 1.9 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 2 | ||
| 385 | 229 | Total Shots | T S | 106 | 191 | ||
| 152 | 101 | Shots on Target | S O | 38 | 69 | ||
| 43% | 45% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 34% | 32% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Crvena Zvezda | 14 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 42 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 35 | 38 |
| 2 | Vojvodina | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 32 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 30 |
| 3 | Partizan | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 18 | 29 |
| 4 | Proleter Novi Sad | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 26 |
| 5 | Cukaricki | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 29 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 25 |
| 6 | Spartak Subotica | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 23 |
| 7 | Vozdovac | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 23 |
| 8 | Backa Topola | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 33 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 21 |
| 9 | Radnicki Nis | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 12 | -2 | 21 |
| 10 | Metalac GM | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 15 | -4 | 21 |
| 11 | Mladost Lucani | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 14 | -7 | 21 |
| 12 | Javor Ivanjica | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 21 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 15 | -3 | 18 |
| 13 | Radnik Surdulica | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 19 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 9 | -3 | 17 |
| 14 | Inija | 14 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 23 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 17 | -11 | 15 |
| 15 | Novi Pazar | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 28 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 19 | -13 | 15 |
| 16 | Rad Beograd | 14 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 29 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 19 | -16 | 12 |
| 17 | Zlatibor Čajetina | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 27 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 13 | -16 | 12 |
| 18 | Napredak | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 12 | -12 | 10 |
| 19 | Macva Sabac | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 27 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 11 | -20 | 8 |
| 20 | Backa Palanka | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 11 | -10 | 7 |