Red Star Belgrade vs FC Barcelona Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds
Matchday 4 of the UCL league phase is set to be underway
FK Crvena Zvezda (Red Star Belgrade) will square off against FC Barcelona on Matchday 4 of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) 2024-25 season at the Red Star Stadium. Belgrade are currently 33rd in the points table of the Champions League with zero points in three games. They have lost all three games that they have played in the Champions League so far. However, they are first in the Serbian SuperLiga with 37 points in 13 games.
Meanwhile, FC Barcelona are 10th in the Champions League points table with six points in three games. They have won two games and lost one game. Meanwhile, they are leading the Laliga points table with 33 points in the 12 games that they have played so far.
Belgrade are coming to this game on the back of a win against Vojvodina in the league and have lost their last UCL match against AS Monaco. Hansi Flickโs side have won their last game against Espanyol in the league and have beaten Bayern Munich in their last UCL game. They are a formidable opposition currently and are the favourites for this game.
Kick-off:
Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 1:30 AM IST
Venue: Red Star Stadium
Form:
Red Star Belgrade (in all competitions): W-W-W-L-W
FC Barcelona (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W
Players To Watch Out For:
Cherif Ndiaye (Red Star Belgrade)
Cherif Ndiaye is the player to watch out for Red Star in this game against Inter Milan. The forward has already netted ten goals and provided two assists in the 14 appearances in all competitions so far this season. He primarily plays as a centre-forward, known for his ability to score goals and contribute to the offensive line of his teams. Throughout his career, Ndiaye has shown a knack for finding the back of the net, with notable performances.
Robert Lewandowski (FC Barcelona)
Robert Lewandowski is the player to watch out for Barcelona in this game. The Polish striker has scored 17 goals and provided two assists in the 15 games that he has played so far this season. Last season, he scored 26 goals and provided nine assists in the 49 games that he played for Barcelona in all competitions.
Lewandowski is often celebrated for his exceptional goal-scoring ability, ranking among the top strikers in the world. His positioning, finishing, and ability to score from various angles are hallmarks of his play.
Match Facts:
- FK Crvena Zvezda Belgrade have a losing streak of 3 matches in UEFA Champions League.
- FC Barcelona have a winning streak of 5 matches.
- FC Barcelona have scored at least one goal for 14 consecutive matches.
Red Star Belgrade vs FC Barcelona: Betting Tips and Odds
- FC Barcelona to win: 1.20 as per 1xBet
- Total Goals over 2.5: 1.37 as per 20Bet
- Both Teams to score -No: 1.45 as per Winmatch
Injuries and Team News:
Ognjen Mimovic and Omri Glazer are doubtful for this game for Red Star Belgrade.
For FC Barcelona, Andreas Christensen, Eric Garcia, Ferran Torres, Marc Bernal, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and Ronald Araujo will miss the game with injuries.
Head-to-Head:
They havenโt faced each other in the Champions League yet.
Predicted Lineup:
Red Star Belgrade Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Ilic; Seol, Dijca, Spajic, Rodic; Krunic, Kanga; Silas, Maksimovic, Milson; Ndiaye
FC Barcelona Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Pena; Kounde, Cubrasi, Inigo, Balde; Casado, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski
Match Predictions:
FC Barcelona have been one of the most dangerous attacking units in Europe this season and have been in a consistent run of winning matches. We expect them to comprehensively win against Red Star Belgrade.
Prediction: Red Star Belgrade 0-4 FC Barcelona
Telecast Details:
India โ Sony Sports Network, SonyLiv
UK โ Amazon Prime Video, Discovery+
US โ Paramount+
Nigeria โ DStv Now
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