The Champions League 2024/25 Group Stage Matchday 4 clash between Red Star Belgrade (Serbia) and Barcelona (Spain) is set for November 6 at the Rajko Mitić Stadium in Belgrade. Red Star Belgrade vs Barcelona: prediction and betting odds, statistics. Referee: Espen Eskas (Norway) Matches – 12 (International fixtures, 2023/24–2024/25); Shown yellow cards (including second yellows) – 47; Average yellow cards per match – 3.9; Shown red cards – 3; Fouls per match on average – 22; Penalties – 17%. Probable line-ups for the match Red Star Belgrade vs Barcelona Red Star Belgrade (4-2-3-1): Omri Glazer – Uroš Spajić, Nasser Djiga, Vanja Drkušić, Sole En U – Rade Krunic, Timi Elšnik – Silas, Andrija Maksimović, Peter Olayinka – Bruno Duarte. Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Iñaki Peña – Pau Cubarsi, Jules Kounde, Iñigo Martinez, Alex Balde – Marc Casado, Pedri – Raphinha Dias, Fermin Lopez, Lamin Jammeh – Robert Lewandowski. Red Star Belgrade The Balkan side has yet to earn a point, like five other clubs. Moreover, the Serbs, along with Slovan, have conceded the most goals in the Champions League group stage – 11. At home, the team lost to Benfica – 1:2, and on the road, they suffered heavy defeats to Inter (0:4) and Monaco (1:5). Red Star Belgrade has not been impressive in this tournament, losing a whopping 10 out of 13 previous encounters (1 win and 2 draws). Defender Aden Avdić is out of the game due to injury. At least three goals were scored in 11 of Red Star's last 13 Champions League games. Both teams scored in 10 of Red Star's last 13 matches in this tournament. The club conceded the first goal in 8 of their last 9 matches in this European competition. Barcelona The Catalans had an unfortunate start to the group stage, losing away to Monaco (1:2). However, Hansi Flick's charges played the next two fixtures at home and secured two big wins. First, the team thrashed Young Boys (5:0), and then surprisingly comfortably defeated Bayern Munich (4:1). The Catalans are currently only in 10th place. Notably, the Spaniards have a high conversion rate of scoring opportunities, ranking second in goals scored (10) after three rounds, only behind Borussia Dortmund (12 goals). Due to injuries, defenders Ronald Araujo and Eric Garcia, midfielder Marc Bernal, forward Ferran Torres, and goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen will miss the match. Three or more goals were scored in Barcelona's last six Champions League matches. Both teams scored in 8 of Barcelona's last 9 games in this tournament. The club did not win in the second half in 10 of their last away matches in this European cup (6 draws and 4 losses). Red Star Belgrade vs Barcelona: match prediction Extremely low odds are being offered for the visitors' victory. This is unsurprising, given the form the Spaniards are in. The Catalans are confidently leading La Liga, scoring plenty, and in late October, they delighted football fans with big wins over top European clubs – Bayern Munich (4:1) and Real Madrid (4:0), with the latter being defeated at the Santiago Bernabeu. I believe the Catalans will secure an easy victory in this match. Likely, the win will be substantial, with the Spaniards scoring at least three goals. Barcelona has scored that many goals in seven of their previous matches in La Liga and the Champions League. Meanwhile, the Serbs conceded a total of nine goals in the past two rounds against Inter and Monaco. In the previous two seasons of this tournament, the Balkan side even conceded two goals from modest opponents like Young Boys and Bodo/Glimt. My prediction is "Barcelona over 2.5 team goals" with odds of 1.69(ru); 1.69(kk); 1.69(by); 1.69(tj). Author: Oleksandr Oleksenko
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