The stakes could not be more lopsided ahead of this final-day clash. IMT Beograd have mathematically secured their survival and first place in the play-out group, turning this into a dead rubber for the hosts. Conversely, TSC Bačka Topola are hovering just one point above the drop zone and absolutely must secure a result to guarantee safety.

Driven by relegation pressure, TSC have completely abandoned caution in recent weeks. Their last six matches have all featured over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring, producing a staggering 18 goals for the visitors during that stretch. They are playing with a heavy emphasis on outscoring their defensive flaws.

IMT have built their survival on a rock-solid defensive foundation, keeping five clean sheets in their last six outings. However, maintaining that level of intense concentration is notoriously difficult once a team’s primary objective has been achieved. The hosts may naturally drop their intensity, which could leave gaps for a desperate opponent to exploit.

Historically, TSC have controlled this matchup, winning four of the six overall encounters between the two clubs. IMT did manage a surprise 3-1 victory on the road back in April, but the visitors will be fully aware of that result and are unlikely to underestimate them again given the current circumstances.

Late-season motivational mismatches frequently override surface-level form, making the visitors the clear focal point here. TSC’s absolute desperation for points should dictate the tempo from the opening whistle against an opponent with nothing on the line. Backing the away side to secure the necessary result is the most logical approach to this fixture.