The UEFA Champions League returns with an intriguing clash as Red Star Belgrade host PSV Eindhoven at the Stadion Rajko Mitić on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 20:00 GMT. This league phase encounter is crucial for both teams, with PSV aiming to secure their place in the knockout round play-offs and Red Star fighting to keep their slim hopes of progression alive.
Interesting Fact: Red Star Belgrade have won 21 of their last 27 matches in all competitions, but all six defeats have come in the Champions League, highlighting their struggles against elite opposition.
Red Star Belgrade have been dominant domestically, sitting 17 points clear at the top of the Serbian SuperLiga. However, their Champions League campaign has been far less successful, with just 3 points from six matches. Their lone victory came against Stuttgart (5-1), but they have struggled against stronger opponents like Inter Milan, Barcelona, and AC Milan.
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Red Star have been strong at home, winning 19 of their 20 league matches this season. However, in the Champions League, they have one win and two losses at Stadion Rajko Mitić.
PSV Eindhoven have been inconsistent in the Champions League, collecting 8 points from six matches. They are currently 23rd in the league phase standings, just one point ahead of the chasing pack. Domestically, they lead the Eredivisie but have struggled in recent weeks, dropping points in three of their last four league matches.
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PSV have struggled on the road in the Champions League, failing to win any of their three away matches this season.
The last meeting between these two sides was in August 2004, when PSV secured a 5-0 victory. This will be their first competitive encounter since then, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the fixture.
Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Red Star Belgrade 1-1 PSV Eindhoven
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Red Star’s home advantage and recent form make them a tough opponent, but PSV’s quality and experience in European competitions could see them grind out a draw. Expect a closely contested match with both teams sharing the spoils.
Hot Stat: Red Star Belgrade have scored in four consecutive Champions League matches, highlighting their attacking consistency.
Red Star Belgrade (4-2-3-1):
Glazer; Guteša, Mijailović, Spajić, Rodić; Kanga, Stamenić; Bukari, Ivanić, Radonjić; Krasso.
PSV Eindhoven (4-3-3):
Benítez; Teze, Ramalho, Boscagli, Junior; Veerman, Schouten, Til; Bakayoko, De Jong, Lozano.
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