AS Monaco vs Red Star Belgrade Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The visitors will be looking for their first point of the UCL season.

The UEFA Champions League (UCL) returns for its third match day. French giants AS Monaco gear up to host Red Star Belgrade with the hope of continuing their fine run of form in Europe. Monaco started off with a shocking win over FC Barcelona before playing out a 2-2 draw against Dinamo Zagreb.

They are yet to lose a game in the UCL this season. They are placed 14th on the table with four points in hand.

Red Star Belgrade on the other hand have not had a memorable start to life in the UCL this season. However, the Red-Whites have experienced a great run of form in their domestic league and sit at the top of the table with ten wins in eleven games. The stakes are very high in this game because they will need at least a point to get off the mark.

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Kick Off

Tuesday, October 22, 10:15 PM IST

Venue: Stade Louis II

Form

AS Monaco (in all competitions): D-W-D-W-W

Red Star Belgrade (in all competitions): W-W-L-W-W

Players to watch 

Takumi Minamino (AS Monaco)

The Japanese forward will be one to watch for Monaco, with star striker Folarin Balogun missing out due to injury. Takumi Minamino is yet to register any goals or assist in the UCL this term. But the former Liverpool forward has one goal and one assist in the French top flight this term.

Cherif Ndiaye (Red Star Belgrade)

The Senegalese striker is known for his extraordinary goal-scoring prowess. He has eight goal contributions to his name, including seven goals and an assist in the Serbian top flight. Ndiaye has been a driving force behind leading Red Star Belgrade to their tenth league title.

He is expected to do the same this season as well. His speed, power and ability to find the back of the net make him an undisputed start for his side.

Match facts

• AS Monaco have won all of their games against Red Star Belgrade
• Six goals have been scored between the two sides in two games
• This will only be the third meeting

AS Monaco vs Red Star Belgrade: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: AS Monaco to win – ⅖ by WilliamHill
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – ⅘ by Betfair
• Tip 3: Folarin Balogun to score anytime – 21/20 by VBet

Injury & Team News

AS Monaco will miss Eden Diop and Denis Zakaria. Folarin Balogun will also miss two months of action after suffering a shoulder dislocation.

Red Star Belgrade are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 2

AS Monaco wins – 2

Red Star Belgrade wins – 0

Draws – 0

Predicted Line-up 

AS Monaco (4-2-3-1)

Kohn (GK); Vanderson, Mawissa Elebi, Kehrer, Singo; Matazo, Camara; Ben Seghir, Minamino, Ouattara; Embolo

Red Star Belgrade (4-2-3-1)

Glazer (GK); Mimovic, Djiga, Spajic, Seol; Krunic, Elsnik; Silas, Ivanic, Ndiaye; Duarte

Prediction for AS Monaco vs Red Star Belgrade

AS Monaco have enjoyed a great run of form this season across all competitions while Red Star Belgrade have struggled to find their mojo in Europe. We expect the French side to emerge victorious in this clash.

Prediction: AS Monaco 3-1 Red Star Belgrade

Telecast for AS Monaco vs Red Star Belgrade

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