Red Star Belgrade vs Barcelona Prediction and Betting Tips | 6th November 2024

The UEFA Champions League is back in action with another round of matches this week as Red Star Belgrade take on Hansi Flick's Barcelona side in an intriguing encounter at the Red Star Stadium on Wednesday. Barcelona have been impressive this season and hold the upper hand going into this game.

Red Star Belgrade vs Barcelona Preview

Red Star Belgrade are currently at the top of the Serbian SuperLiga standings and have stepped up to the plate on the domestic front this season. The home side eased past Vojvodina by a 3-0 scoreline over the weekend and will be confident ahead of this fixture.

Barcelona, on the other hand, are at the top of the La Liga table and have been exceptional under Hansi Flick. The Blaugrana defeated Espanyol by a 3-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.

Red Star Belgrade vs Barcelona Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Barcelona have never played an official match against Red Star Belgrade in the UEFA Champions League and will need to adapt to a tricky away fixture on Wednesday.
The previous meeting between Barcelona and Red Star Belgrade on the European stage took place in the Cup Winners' Cup in October 1996 and ended in a 1-1 draw.
Red Star Belgrade have won two of their nine matches against Barcelona in major European competitions, with both victories coming in the Fairs Cup in the 1960s.
Red Star Belgrade have lost 17 of their 21 matches in the UEFA Champions League - the highest loss rate by any team that has played against 20 matches in the history of the competition.

Red Star Belgrade vs Barcelona Prediction

Barcelona have been exceptional under Hansi Flick and have made brilliant use of the offside trap during his tenure. With their front three firing on all cylinders, the Blaugrana are currently one of the most lethal teams in European football.

Red Star Belgrade have struggled in the UEFA Champions League and will need to play out of their skins to pull off an upset. Barcelona are the better team and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Red Star Belgrade 0-3 Barcelona

Red Star Belgrade vs Barcelona Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Barcelona to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Barcelona to keep a clean sheet - Yes

Bold Tip: Robert Lewandowski to score or assist - Yes