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    Novi PazarNovi PazarPossession control
    1–2
    IMTIMTPossession control
    The model's lean: 1 · Novi Pazar (36%)Best value by the model: Under 2,5 @ 1.90 (+9 %)

    Novi Pazar vs IMT · Serbian Super League

    1 · Novi Pazar 36%X 30%34% IMT · 2

    Prediction summary

    Final score 1–2. Before kick-off the model's prediction was as follows. BetBuilders AI model prediction for Novi Pazar vs IMT (Serbian Super League, Sunday, 18 October 2026): Novi Pazar win 36%, draw 30%, IMT win 34%. Expected goals (xG): Novi Pazar 1.16, IMT 1.23. Most likely score: 1-1 (13%). Over 2.5 goals 43%, both teams to score 49%. Double chance: Novi Pazar or draw 66%, IMT or draw 64%. Prediction updated Friday, 9 October 2026.

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    Analysis: Novi Pazar – IMT

    Anna Karlsson · · A data-driven preview · How the predictions work

    TEXT:

    A intriguing tension defines the upcoming clash between Novi Pazar and FK IMT Beograd: both teams lean heavily on possession control, yet their clash may not be the goal-rich affair one might expect from such styles. While the model sees Novi Pazar as slight favorites at 36%, it's the similarities and differences in their tactical execution that could decide the match. With both teams focusing on holding the ball, the question becomes: who will break the deadlock?

    In terms of form, the home advantage seems significant for Novi Pazar. They've amassed 13 points to FK IMT's 5, and their expected points of 18.2 to 7.3 suggests they've been the more effective side. Furthermore, Novi Pazar averages 1.4 expected goals (xG) per match, marginally higher than IMT's 1.3. Yet, it's IMT’s defense that could throw a wrench in the hosts' plans—boasting an xGA of just 0.73 per match, IMT could frustrate Novi Pazar's attempts to capitalize on their home turf.

    Goals might be at a premium. The model gives only a 43% chance for over 2.5 goals, and neither side is a clear favorite to score multiple times. A 1-1 draw tops the list of likely outcomes at 13%, followed by a narrow 0-1 win for the visitors at 11%. With both defenses primed to absorb pressure, betting on under 2.5 goals seems a sensible consideration.

    Given the model's lean towards the hosts, FK Novi Pazar stand out as the side to watch. The match's outcome might come down to a single goal, and with IMT's defense showing resilience, the narrowest of margins could define the day.

    Novi PazarNovi Pazar
    Form DWDDL
    League ranking xG #6xGA #6xT #6xP/match #5Points #8
    Key players
    • Jovan MarinkovićCBxG 0.08 · xT 0.12
    • Dominic Wadi SadiRWxG 0.23 · xT 0.11
    • Kaheim Anthony DixonLWxG 0.33 · xT 0.16
    IMTIMT
    Form DLDW
    League ranking xG #8xGA #2xT #12xP/match #2Points #14
    Key players
    • Vasilije NovičićCMxG 0.07 · xT 0.03
    • Julián Javier Delmás GermánRWBxG 0.01 · xT 0.10
    • Moussa SissakoCBxG 0.03 · xT 0.06
    Final score
    1 – 2
    The model missed the outcome
    Predicted probabilities: Novi Pazar 36% · Draw 30% · IMT 34%

    How the bookmaker bet builders went

    The verdict on the pre-built bet builders for this match, priced against the model’s score matrix before kickoff. Graded on the 90-minute result.

    Matchresultat - IMT Novi BeogradBåda lagen gör mål - JaTotalt antal mål - Över 3.5
    odds 9,89fair 13,21-25 %
    Miss
    Matchresultat - FK Novi PazarBåda lagen gör mål - JaTotalt antal mål - Över 3.5
    odds 8,42fair 14,80-43 %
    Miss

    Match prediction: Novi Pazar – IMT

    Predicted score matrix

    IMT →
    Novi Pazar →
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4+
    0
    0–09.6%
    0–110.9%
    0–26.9%
    0–32.8%
    0–4+1.1%
    1
    1–010.3%
    1–113.5%
    1–28.0%
    1–33.3%
    1–4+1.3%
    2
    2–06.2%
    2–17.6%
    2–24.7%
    2–31.9%
    2–4+0.8%
    3
    3–02.4%
    3–12.9%
    3–21.8%
    3–30.7%
    3–4+0.3%
    4+
    4+–00.9%
    4+–11.1%
    4+–20.7%
    4+–30.3%
    4+–4+0.1%
    Probability per final score. Rows = home goals, columns = away goals.

    Most likely scorelines

    1. 1.1-113%
    2. 2.0-111%
    3. 3.1-010%
    4. 4.0-010%
    5. 5.1-28%
    Expected goals
    1,16–1,23
    Both teams to score
    49%

    Over/under goals

    Expected goals: 2,4
    Under 2,557%
    @1.90EV+0%
    Over 2,543%
    @2.05

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    01 · 2 legs

    Safe

    • Double chance Novi Pazar or draw (1X)63%
    • Under 3.5 goals78%

    Combined probability

    49%

    Fair odds

    2.02

    Two legs pulling the same way — the probability is computed exactly from the score matrix, not multiplied.

    02 · 3 legs

    Balanced

    • Double chance Novi Pazar or draw (1X)63%
    • Under 2.5 goals57%
    • Ivan Davidović to score19%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The whole slip is priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches — the scorer interacts with result and total goals, never naive multiplication.

    03 · 4 legs

    Bold

    • Both teams to score49%
    • Over 2.5 goals43%
    • Tadija Cojic to score26%
    • Moussa Sissako to be booked22%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The goal-fest: both teams score with at least three goals, plus the match's most likely scorer and card candidate — all priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches.

    Odds & value

    The model's value spots

    Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).

    • Under 2.557% probability@1.90PinnacleEV+9%reference odds
    • Under 1.531% probability@3.30Paddy PowerEV+1%reference odds
    • Under 3.578% probability@1.29Bet365EV+1%reference odds
    Bookmaker1 · Novi PazarX2 · IMT
    Bet3652.503.202.70
    Betsafe2.383.202.72
    LeoVegas2.353.152.70
    Nordicbet2.383.202.72
    Paddy Power2.403.252.63
    Pinnacle2.403.202.72

    Odds updated 18 Oct, 12:35

    Odds movement

    Market signal

    The market has moved clearly towards over 2.5 goals since 15 October — the odds have shortened from 2.05 to 1.86 (−9%).

    1-3 %
    40 %35 %

    2.47 → 2.40

    X+6 %
    32 %27 %

    3.03 → 3.20

    2-2 %
    35 %30 %

    2.77 → 2.72

    Over 2,5-9 %
    51 %46 %

    2.05 → 1.86

    Pinnacle · 7 recorded price levels · 15/10/2026 → 18/10/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points

    Statistics

    xG & xGA per match — 3-game rolling average

    Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).

    Novi Pazar
    IMT
    When goals are scored and conceded — 2026
    Novi Pazar (10–12)
    IMT (3–3)
    Pass networks

    Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.

    Novi Pazar
    Jovan Marinković: 243 passningar, xT 0.36MarinkovićAleksandar Miljković: 168 passningar, xT 0.58MiljkovićTomislav Dadic: 133 passningar, xT 0.79DadicAhmed Hadžimujović: 131 passningar, xT 0.25HadžimujovićPapa Amady Gadio: 128 passningar, xT 0.74GadioIvan Davidović: 125 passningar, xT 0.04DavidovićNikola Stanković: 99 passningar, xT 0.35StankovićDominic Wadi Sadi: 97 passningar, xT 0.76SadiAdem Bojan Ljajić: 78 passningar, xT 0.45LjajićBogdan Matijašević: 74 passningar, xT 0.13MatijaševićKaheim Anthony Dixon: 74 passningar, xT 0.53Dixon
    IMT
    Moussa Sissako: 141 passningar, xT 0.21SissakoJulián Javier Delmás Germán: 112 passningar, xT 0.4GermánVasilije Novičić: 109 passningar, xT 0.08NovičićOgnjen Čančarević: 91 passningar, xT 0.24ČančarevićIván Martos Campillo: 85 passningar, xT 0.5CampilloStefan Šapić: 74 passningar, xT -0.03ŠapićAleksandar Sedlar: 65 passningar, xT 0.09SedlarIbrahima Kébé: 58 passningar, xT 0.13KébéTadija Cojic: 56 passningar, xT -0.08CojicVladimir Radočaj: 39 passningar, xT 0.12RadočajWendkuuni Josué Tiendrébéogo: 36 passningar, xT 0.27Tiendrébéogo
    xT networks

    The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.

    Novi Pazar
    Jovan Marinković: 243 passningar, xT 0.36MarinkovićAleksandar Miljković: 168 passningar, xT 0.58MiljkovićTomislav Dadic: 133 passningar, xT 0.79DadicAhmed Hadžimujović: 131 passningar, xT 0.25HadžimujovićPapa Amady Gadio: 128 passningar, xT 0.74GadioIvan Davidović: 125 passningar, xT 0.04DavidovićNikola Stanković: 99 passningar, xT 0.35StankovićDominic Wadi Sadi: 97 passningar, xT 0.76SadiAdem Bojan Ljajić: 78 passningar, xT 0.45LjajićBogdan Matijašević: 74 passningar, xT 0.13MatijaševićKaheim Anthony Dixon: 74 passningar, xT 0.53Dixon
    IMT
    Moussa Sissako: 141 passningar, xT 0.21SissakoJulián Javier Delmás Germán: 112 passningar, xT 0.4GermánVasilije Novičić: 109 passningar, xT 0.08NovičićOgnjen Čančarević: 91 passningar, xT 0.24ČančarevićIván Martos Campillo: 85 passningar, xT 0.5CampilloStefan Šapić: 74 passningar, xT -0.03ŠapićAleksandar Sedlar: 65 passningar, xT 0.09SedlarIbrahima Kébé: 58 passningar, xT 0.13KébéTadija Cojic: 56 passningar, xT -0.08CojicVladimir Radočaj: 39 passningar, xT 0.12RadočajWendkuuni Josué Tiendrébéogo: 36 passningar, xT 0.27Tiendrébéogo

    The teams in numbers

    PerformanceNovi PazarIMT
    Points135
    xPoints18.27.3
    xG per match1.41.3
    xGA per match1.20.73
    xG within 8s of winning the ball0.450.58
    xGA within 8s of losing the ball0.210.09
    Playing styleNovi PazarIMT
    Build-up efficiency0.30.28
    Field tilt0.490.42
    xT per match1.10.78
    xTA per match1.20.66
    Won balls, offensive half2329
    Pressing intensity0.220.22
    Pressing efficiency0.350.31
    Pressing efficiency, offensive half0.290.26
    Entries into the box per match119
    Entries into the box against128
    Pass completion %0.720.68
    Pass completion % under pressure0.70.66
    Passes per match294251
    Passes against per match315344
    Switches of play per match27.614
    Long balls per match3830
    Set piecesNovi PazarIMT
    xG from free kicks0.040
    Corners per match4.64.2
    Corners against per match4.82.8
    xG per corner0.010.02
    xGA per corner against0.030.03
    First touch, offensive corners %0.250.35
    First touch, defensive corners %0.630.36
    OtherNovi PazarIMT
    Throw-in control0.660.78
    The goalkeepersBogdan Matijašević (Novi Pazar)Ognjen Čančarević (IMT)
    Saves257
    Save %76%78%
    xG prevented62%69%
    Claims0 (0%)0 (0%)

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who wins Novi Pazar vs IMT according to our model?

    The model gives Novi Pazar a 36% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Novi Pazar 36%, draw 30%, IMT 34%.

    What is the most likely scoreline?

    The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 13% probability.

    Over or under 2.5 goals?

    The model rates over 2.5 goals at 43% and under at 57%.

    Will both teams score?

    The probability of both teams scoring is 49% according to the model.

    How many goals are expected in Novi Pazar vs IMT?

    The model expects 1.16 goals (xG) for Novi Pazar and 1.23 for IMT, 2.39 in total.

    What does the model say about double chance?

    Novi Pazar or draw (1X) 66%, IMT or draw (X2) 64% and no draw (12) 70%.

    Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?

    The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.

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