Cukaricki vs IMT Novi Beograd Prediction & Betting Tips (19 July)

Cukaricki open their 2026/27 Mozzart Bet Super Liga campaign at Stadion na Banovom brdu against IMT Novi Beograd, a pairing that has quietly grown into an intriguing rivalry. The hosts come into this fixture on the back of a difficult spring, drawing 0–0 away to Zeleznicar Pancevo and Partizan, losing narrowly at Vojvodina, and falling 1–2 at home to Red Star before a 2–2 draw in Novi Pazar. More recently, they suffered a 0–2 defeat in a June friendly against Arges Pitesti, underlining ongoing concerns about their cutting edge in the final third.

IMT Novi Beograd arrive with a very different mood after a strong relegation round that secured their Super Liga status and boosted confidence. Since late April they have beaten Radnicki Nis 2–0 at home, edged Napredak 1–0 away, drawn 0–0 at Javor and at home to Radnicki 1923, and then closed May with a 1–0 win at Spartak Subotica plus a 1–1 home draw against TSC Backa Topola. That run—three wins, three draws, no defeats—has been one of the more positive stories around the league in the past two months.

Head‑to‑head history between these sides adds another layer to the preview. In recent Super Liga meetings, Cukaricki have taken a 3–1 away win in July 2025, but IMT have responded with notable victories of their own, including a 2–0 success in Belgrade and a 2–0 win in a June 2024 friendly. Several clashes have finished level, such as the 1–1 draws in November 2024, May 2025 and November 2025. Overall, the matchup tends to be tight but rarely dull, with goals often arriving after the hour mark and momentum swinging quickly.

Form lines suggest a contrast between Cukaricki’s recent goal struggles and IMT’s compact, counter‑attacking approach, yet the opening round at Banovo brdu could tilt back toward the hosts. Cukaricki’s home crowd, the need to respond after the Arges Pitesti defeat, and their history of producing big performances in early league fixtures all point to a more assertive display. IMT’s resilience should still keep them competitive and on the scoresheet, but over ninety minutes the balance of quality and depth leans slightly toward Cukaricki, so our correct‑score prediction is a 3:1 home