UEFA Champions League – Round 1
Stadium: Stadion Rajko Mitic (Belgrade)
Referee: Michael Oliver
Prediction for the UEFA Champions League Red Star vs Benfica match which will take place on September 19th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.
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The Serbian champions do not get direct entry to the Champions League, so Red Star had to play qualifying matches to get there. The first away game against Norwegian side Budø/Glimt ended in a 2:1 defeat, but Vladan Milojevic's side won 2:0 at home.
Red Star is at the top of the Serbian league after seven rounds, having not lost a game and winning six with a goal difference of 21:4.
Benfica
On the other hand, Benfica was second in Portugal at the end of last season and did not need to qualify for the Champions League as they progressed straight to the main competition. As a result, Benfica's campaign has been confined to the domestic scene so far. In five rounds of the Portuguese championship, the Eagles have recorded three wins, one draw, and one defeat, with a goal difference of 9:4.
Benfica's head coach changed on the eve of the club's recent international break. Bruno Lage replaced Roger Schmidt. The Lisbon outfit has played just one match under Laje, a 4:1 home win over Santa Clara.
Expert Betting Tips
In recent years, Red Star has been the dominant force in the Serbian league. However, the country's domestic league is very weak, and the Belgrade club has not had any serious success on the international stage for a long time. We believe this game will be no exception. Benfica is a much better team and will surely win.
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