Red Star Belgrade and Young Boys are set to face off in a crucial Champions League clash in Group G.
Both teams are keen to secure their first win in the group stage after suffering defeats in their opening matches.
Match Previews
In their previous game, Red Star Belgrade fought valiantly against holders Manchester City but were ultimately defeated with a scoreline of 3-1.
The Serbian giants showed promise, taking an early lead through Osman Bukari’s goal before succumbing to second-half strikes from Julian Alvarez and Rodri.
Despite the loss, Red Star will take confidence from their performance against one of Europe’s top teams.
After a run of mixed results in domestic competitions, Red Star returned to winning ways with a narrow 1-0 victory over Radnicki Nis.
They currently trail city rivals Partizan by four points in the SuperLiga standings and are determined to claim their first Champions League group-stage victory since October 2019.
Red Star has a decent record against Young Boys in Champions League qualifying matches, with a win on home soil in 2004. They have also played out three draws, including their last home meeting in 2019.
Young Boys, like their opponents, are participating in the Champions League group stage for the third time in their history.
In their first group game, they put up a strong fight against RB Leipzig but ultimately lost 3-1.
Meschak Elia’s goal canceled out Leipzig’s opener, but the Swiss side conceded two more goals in the later stages of the match.
However, Young Boys have shown resilience in their domestic league, securing two wins and one defeat.
They currently sit within striking distance of FC Zurich at the top of the Swiss Super League table. Both teams are eager to claim victory in this crucial fixture.
Red Star will rely on their home advantage, aiming to replicate their previous success against Young Boys in Champions League qualifying matches.
Meanwhile, Young Boys will draw inspiration from their commendable performance against Leipzig and their recent away wins in domestic competitions.
Expected Lineups:
Red Star Belgrade:
Glazer;
Mijailovic, Dragovic, Djiga;
Bukari, Hwang, Stamenic, Ivanic, Rodic;
Krasso, Ndiaye
Young Boys:
Racioppi;
Janko, Camara, Amenda, Garcia;
Lauper;
Niasse, Males;
Ugrinic;
Nsame, Itten
Prediction:
A tightly contested match is anticipated, with both teams eager to secure their first win in Group G.
We predict a 1-1 draw, as both Red Star and Young Boys possess the quality to trouble each other’s defenses.