Match Overview
On November 6, 2024, FK Crvena Zvezda will face off against Barcelona at Stadion Rajko Mitić in a UEFA Champions League league stage match. The odds heavily favor Barcelona with an away win probability of 1.20.
Historical Face-Off
These two teams have met before on the football pitch, but their encounters have been few and far between. In their previous clashes, goals were not hard to come by as both teams displayed attacking prowess. However, it is worth noting that this could be their inaugural clash in the UEFA Champions League.
Local Team’s Recent Form
FK Crvena Zvezda has been performing admirably in recent matches across various competitions. They have won five out of their last six games while scoring an impressive total of 24 goals and conceding only eight. Their average goal per game ratio stands at a remarkable 4.00.
However, things haven’t gone as smoothly for them in the UEFA Champions League so far this season. With three losses from three matches and a goal difference of -9, they find themselves struggling at the bottom of Group A without any points yet to show for their efforts.
In terms of home form specifically within the competition, FK Crvena Zvezda suffered defeat in their solitary home fixture thus far with one goal scored and two conceded.
Their most recent match was against Vojvodina where they emerged victorious with a convincing scoreline of 3-0 thanks to goals from Andrija Maksimović (20′), Nasser Djiga (33′), and Cherif Ndiaye (45′).
Away Team’s Recent Form
Barcelona has been enjoying tremendous success recently, particularly when playing away from home grounds. They boast an impeccable record of six wins in their last six away matches, scoring an impressive 24 goals while conceding a mere three. Their average goal per game ratio mirrors that of FK Crvena Zvezda at 4.00.
In the UEFA Champions League, Barcelona currently sits in second place in Group A with six points from three matches and a positive goal difference of seven. They have won two out of their three games so far but suffered defeat in their only away match against Monaco where they scored one goal and conceded two.
Their most recent outing saw them triumph over Espanyol with a scoreline of 3-1 courtesy of goals from Dani Olmo (12′,31′) and Raphinha (23′).
Key Players Spotlight
FK Crvena Zvezda’s Nemanja Radonjić has been instrumental for his team recently, contributing both as a scorer and provider. His attacking prowess will be crucial if they are to challenge Barcelona’s defense effectively.
On the other hand, Barcelona boasts the talents of Frenkie de Jong who has consistently impressed with his midfield performances. He not only contributes defensively but also poses a significant threat going forward.
Statistical Insights
Analyzing key statistics reveals interesting trends between these teams’ recent results and performances:
– FK Crvena Zvezda has struggled defensively in the UEFA Champions League this season, conceding an average of 3.67 goals per game.
– In contrast, Barcelona possesses formidable attacking firepower, averaging four goals per game across all competitions.
– Both teams have shown proficiency when it comes to finding the back of the net regularly.
Match Prediction: FK Crvena Zvezda vs Barcelona
Based on current form and performance levels showcased by both sides leading up to this encounter, it is highly likely that we will witness another dominant display from Barcelona. Therefore, the predicted outcome of this match is FK Crvena Zvezda 0 – 3 Barcelona.
