Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Champions League match.
Red Star Belgrade vs Man City preview
The European season is over for the Serbian side. After they suffered a defeat from Young Boys in the previous round (0:2), they have no chance neither to qualify for the Champions League play-offs, nor to continue in the Europa League. Red Star are the leaders of their domestic league, although they’re equal on points with their arch rival Partizan. However, it’s unlikely to matter in this tournament.
Manchester City have won only one out of the last five Premier League games. Obviously, this is what they want to focus on. There’s also the FIFA Club World Cup waiting for the English side ahead. Besides, Haaland and De Bruyne are to miss this game due to injuries which means that the offensive line will be weaker. In the Champions League, Man City have already secured first place in the group.
Red Star Belgrade — Man City head-to-head
The first time that these teams met was in the first round of the current group stage. Manchester City defeated the Serbian side (3:1) at the Etihad stadium. Red Star even managed to open the score but then they conceded three consecutive goals.
Red Star Belgrade vs Man City odds
Of course, the Citizens still remain the favourites of this game. You can bet on them at around 2/5. The odds for the Serbian side to win are at around 13/2. Finally, you can bet on a draw at around 9/2.
Red Star Belgrade vs Man City betting tips
Betting on Red Star Belgrade +2 in regular time has been successful in their last 7 Champions League home games. Meanwhile, betting on Manchester City -2 in regular time has been unsuccessful in their last 7 Champions League away games (2 void, 5 lost).
Red Star haven’t conceded more than 3 goals in regular time in their last 7 Champions League home games. Manchester City haven’t scored more than 3 goals in regular time in their last 7 Champions League away games (2 void).
Red Star Belgrade vs Man City prediction
The away side doesn’t need anything in this game. They should be focused on their upcoming Premier League games. Or the FIFA Club World Cup after all. However, even if they remove all the key players from their squad and let only young talents prove themselves, the Citizens will be stronger anyway. Red Star will play home and they managed to score in Manchester. So I believe that they will be able to do the same in Belgrade too. But it won’t help them, they’re unlikely to get a point.
