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Vojvodina Novi Sad will look to make a statement in front of their passionate home support when they welcome Hungarian powerhouse Ferencvaros to the Karadorde Stadium on Thursday in the UEFA Europa League first-leg encounter.
Ferencvaros head into the tie looking to make a strong start under new management after narrowly missing out on the Hungarian league title by a single point last season.
The visitors will be determined to begin their European campaign on a positive note, with this fixture marking the first competitive meeting between the two clubs.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Vojvodina Novi Sad vs. Ferencvaros key stats
- Vojvodina Novi Sad are unbeaten in their last six league games.
- Ferencvaros have only two wins in their last five away games across all competitions.
- Ferencvaros have scored in seven of their last eight league games.
Vojvodina Novi Sad vs. Ferencvaros preview: Battle for Europa League qualification
Vojvodina Novi Sad vs. Ferencvaros — Tale of the Tape
| Vojvodina Novi Sad | vs | Ferencvaros |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Position | 2nd |
| 76 | Points | 68 |
| 66 | Goals For | 67 |
| 35 | Goals Against | 31 |
| 16 | Clean Sheets | 12 |
| 3rd/2nd | Home / Away Rank | 2nd/1st |
Vojvodina earned their place in the Europa League qualifiers after an impressive 2025/26 domestic campaign that saw them finish runners-up in the Serbian SuperLiga.
Their season also included a run to the Serbian Cup final, where they pushed Crvena Zvezda all the way before suffering heartbreak in a penalty shootout.
Despite ending the campaign without a trophy, Miroslav Tanjga's side returns to Europa League qualifying looking to improve on their last appearance, having been knocked out by Ajax in the second qualifying round two seasons ago.
Momentum is on their side after finishing the previous campaign with an eight-match unbeaten run in normal time, while a convincing 3-0 friendly victory over Universitatea Cluj has ensured they enter Thursday's opener in a confident mood.
Ferencvaros, meanwhile, travel to Serbia determined to bounce back after narrowly missing out on the Hungarian title.
Their remarkable run of seven consecutive league championships came to an end after they finished a single point behind ETO Gyor, making this an important opportunity to begin a new campaign on a positive note.
The visitors enjoyed a respectable Europa League run last season, reaching the last 16 before a dramatic second-leg collapse against Braga ended their hopes.
That disappointment has since been followed by change on the touchline, with Balazs Borbely replacing Robbie Keane and preparing for his first competitive match in charge.
Ferencvaros have shown encouraging signs during pre-season, edging Qarabag 1-0 in their latest friendly.
Adding further intrigue to the contest, this will be the first competitive meeting between the two clubs, with neither side having previously faced the other in any official or friendly fixture.
Vojvodina Novi Sad vs. Ferencvaros form guide & betting tips
| Vojvodina Novi Sad | vs | Ferencvaros |
|---|---|---|
WWLDW |
Form | WDWDW |
| 10 | Goals For | 11 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 1 |
NA |
Europa League qualification | NA |
Whispers predicts: Vojvodina Novi Sad 2-1 Ferencvaros
Vojvodina have an impressive home record in their domestic league and will be looking to exploit their home advantage in this tie.
Ferencvaros also possess players who have consistently performed at this level and will hope to avoid a defeat heading into the second leg.
Bookmakers have given the home side 2/1 (3.00) odds to win the game, while a draw is priced at 13/5 (3.60).
The visitors are given 6/5 (2.20) to win away from home, making them slight favourites for this game.
Furthermore, the odds for both teams to score (yes) are set at an attractive 3/5 (1.60), while the market for over 2.5 goals is priced at 7/10 (1.70).
Also, playing a safer option like the home team double chance is a good bet, and it is given at 13/20 (1.65), while a 2-1 correct score in favour of Vojvodina is at 9/1 (10.00).
> Correct score: Vojvodina 2-1 Ferencvaros at 9/1 (10.00) | Likelihood: Probable
> Both teams to score (Yes) at 3/5 (1.60) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 7/10 (1.70) | Likelihood: Possible
> Home team double chance at 13/20 (1.65) | Likelihood: Possible