Budvanska edged past Partizan Tivat 31-29 in the Prva Liga on 10 October, extending their perfect start to the campaign. The visitors remain third from the top with six points from three matches, while the hosts sit sixth on two points after one win and two draws.
By then the pattern was already clear — Budvanska had won every game in their opening series. Partizan Tivat, meanwhile, had been involved in some tight affairs recently, losing 34-33 to Budućnost last time out and beating Rudar 32-27 before that. This result keeps the gap between them at four points.
And here's the thing, we had called for the away victory before kickoff. The 58 per cent confidence was not misplaced — Budvanska's consistency across three matches, including a 31-25 win over Jedinstvo and a 29-17 dismantling of Berane, suggested they would handle the pressure. Partizan's home form had been mixed, and their recent draw against Budućnost showed they could compete but not close out results.
The standings tell the story without needing embellishment. Budvanska lead with six points from three wins, while Partizan Tivat sit on two points after their second draw of the season. The hosts have not lost yet, but they have yet to find a winning formula against the league's stronger sides.
What mattered most was that Budvanska held their nerve in a match that could have swung either way. Partizan Tivat worked hard to stay within range, but the visitors' experience in tight games made the difference. The result puts Budvanska in a strong position as the season unfolds.
