favorit

1. (in a competition) favourite
   Zvezda je favorit u ovoj utakmici. — Red Star is the favourite in this match.
   Ko je glavni favorit za titulu ove sezone? — Who is the main favourite for the title this season?
2. colloq. favourite
   Od svih kolača, ovaj mi je favorit. — Of all the cakes, this one is my favourite.
   On je bio favorit publike na festivalu. — He was the audience favourite at the festival.

Often used with za + acc.: favorit za titulu, favorit za pobedu.