Last weekend marked the return of domestic football after the winter break, and a new round of the Meridianbet First Montenegrin Football League is already underway today.
The leader and his closest companion are expected to play away matches - Buducnost will play in Tivat against Arsenal at 14 pm, while an hour later Petrovac will be the guest of Sutjeska in Niksic.
The difference between the Podgorica and Budva teams is currently 12 points, so it is clear that Ivan Brnović's team will want to continue their championship campaign in the bay, while Zdravko Dragićević's boys will seek triumph near Bistrica and expect good news from the Montenegrin coast.
However, if we look at current form and tradition, Budućnost should have no problems in Tivat since they have never been defeated in that city, recording three wins and two draws.
- No matter who our opponent is, we always go into the game with the goal of winning three points. That's how it is when you wear the Buducnost jersey. We have to go into the game with maximum focus, because Arsenal is a quality team, they started the spring well, and they will have an additional motive, both because they are playing against Buducnost, and because they are hosting the biggest club in the country - said Buducnost goalkeeper Filip Domazetović, who will stand in goal in the absence of the injured Milan Mijatović.
Arsenal are sixth in the table, close enough to the European zone, but also close to the relegation zone. The team from Tivat drew 0-0 with Dečić in Tuzi on Saturday.
- A win would mean a lot to us, we can't say it would be decisive in the title race because there's still a lot to play for, but it would be one of the more important ones. That's why Arsenal has our utmost respect, we know how tricky they can be because they're a team made up of good individuals, but we have our own plan and we'll do everything to implement it - added Domazetović.
One of the derbies, at least according to the standings, will be played in Kotor, where the most beautiful CFL story of this year, Bokelj SBbet, will welcome the current champion Dečić Admiralbet.
The team from Kotor opened the spring part of the season with a triumph (1:0) against Jedinstvo in Bijelo Polje, another success would separate them from Tuzan by as many as eight points in third place.
The match between Mornar and Jedinstvo France at the FSCG Camp (the field in Bar is being renovated) should also bring an interesting duel, while in the 21st round there will also be a “back-of-the-table derby” between Otrant-Olimpik and Jezera.
Sutjeska welcomes second-placed Petrovac and hopes for a favorable outcome after losing in the biggest Montenegrin derby against Buducnost on Sunday.
- Petrovac is a quality team, especially their results are worthy of respect. We all know how important this match is. We have to respond to all our wishes and goals in the right way. The goal is to win the match, which would certainly mean a little more than three points. That's why I want the team to be real, brave, engaged and aggressive - said Sutjeska coach Milija Savović.
The next, 22nd round is scheduled for Sunday, March 2nd.
Pairs of the 21th round
SAILOR - UNITY (14 p.m.)
Referee: Miloš Bešović (Podgorica)
ARSENAL - THE FUTURE (14 p.m.)
Referee: Nikola Vođević (Nikšić)
SUTJESKA - PETROVAC (15:XNUMX p.m.)
Referee: Dalibor Vujisić (Podgorica)
OTRANT - LAKE (17)
Referee: Mladen Knežević (Barane)
BOKELJ - DEČIĆ (18)
Referee: Nikola Cvijović (Budva)
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