Crvena Zvezda vs Manchester City
Champions League this season
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| 1 | 6 | 18 | 11 | |
| 4 | 6 | 1 | -8 |
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| Bet | Crvena Zvezda |
| Stake | 0.25 unit |
| Odds | 7.5 |
| Bookmaker | williamhill |
City close to becoming second English side with 100% UCL group-stage record.
Amid the dramatic backdrop of Red Star Stadium, FK Crvena Zvezda aim to salvage pride against a Manchester City side intent on maintaining their unblemished UEFA Champions League record in this final Group G encounter.
Crvena Zvezda
Zvezda are back in the star-studded arena of champions, aiming to conclude their UEFA Champions League campaign with a victory. Over the weekend, Red Star Belgrade secured a 3-1 win over Mladost Lučani in the Serbian SuperLiga.
This victory marked their third consecutive win across all competitions [WLWWW], with their only recent defeat being a 2-0 loss to Young Boys on UCL Match Day 5. Currently, Zvezda hold just one point at the bottom of Group G, as they prepare to face an already-qualified Manchester City.
On Match Day 1, Red Star suffered a 3-1 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad. This extended their run to three consecutive defeats against English sides in the UEFA Champions League.
"The fault lies with all of us. It is a failure that we finished last in the group," Barak Bakhar remarked following the defeat to Young Boys. For their upcoming match against Manchester City, Bakhar may opt for a 4—1—2—1—2 formation with Osman Bukari and Cherif Ndiaye leading the attack.
Manchester City
Manchester City secured a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory over Luton Town at the weekend. This marked the club’s second win in their last five matches across all competitions, with the first being a 3-2 victory over Leipzig on UCL Matchday 5.
City have little to worry about going into this midweek dead-rubber clash against Red Star, as they sit securely atop Group G with a six-point cushion, having accumulated 15 points (5 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses). Their primary concern on Wednesday will be maintaining their 100% winning record in the group stage against the already-eliminated Zvezda.
A win would see Manchester City become the second English side to achieve a flawless group stage, matching Liverpool's record from the 2021–2022 season. A 3-4-2-1 formation with Julián Álvarez in attack is expected against Red Star.
Jérémy Doku and Erling Haaland, who missed the weekend match against Luton Town, are ruled out for this one. Pep Guardiola commented on Haaland’s condition, stating, "After Villa, he could not work properly. I spoke with him yesterday, and he said he feels much better. Maybe Crystal Palace, he will be ready. We will see."
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