FK Spartak Subotica vs FK Radnik Surdulica — Serbian Super League

**FK Spartak Subotica 1-3 FK Radnik Surdulica**

**What set this match apart:** This was a very typical match: only small details set it apart; 74% of matches were more unusual than this one. The most striking contrast appeared in the build-up, where few passes in their own half were recorded overall (300 in total, 13th percentile of the two teams' joint volume), yet FK Spartak Subotica was clearly ahead with 229 to FK Radnik Surdulica's 71 (a +158 gap at the 96th percentile of gaps). Conversely, while few accurate long balls were made in the match (34 in total, 3rd percentile of the two teams' joint volume), FK Radnik Surdulica was clearly ahead with 20 to FK Spartak Subotica's 14 (a +6 gap at the 73rd percentile of gaps).

**How it played out:** FK Radnik Surdulica was more effective at penetrating the final third, recording 13 shots inside the box compared to 5 for FK Spartak Subotica (a +8 gap at the 94th percentile of gaps). This direct approach was supported by 7 accurate crosses to 2 for FK Spartak Subotica (a +5 gap at the 91st percentile of gaps). FK Spartak Subotica relied on a more defensive posture, making 5 blocked shots to 2 (a +3 gap at the 91st percentile of gaps) and winning 20 tackles to 17 (a +3 gap at the 72nd percentile of gaps). While FK Spartak Subotica was more successful in one-on-one situations, recording 12 successful dribbles to 6 (a +6 gap at the 90th percentile of gaps), FK Radnik Surdulica was more proactive in cutting passing lanes with 16 interceptions to 9 (a +7 gap at the 89th percentile of gaps). Both sides were involved in a high volume of attacking actions, with 11 shots on target in total (83rd percentile of joint volume).

**Verdict:** The fair probabilities are FK Spartak Subotica win 12%, draw 30%, and FK Radnik Surdulica win 58%. The performances pointed to a FK Radnik Surdulica win and that is what happened, with the side securing 7 shots on target to 4.