Crvena Zvezda vs Larne preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Champions League, Europe
Stadion Rajko Mitić Today - 6:00 PM
Champions League
Crvena Zvezda CRV
Larne Larne
KICKOFF : Today - 6:00 PM
2nd Qualifying Round Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 4 - 0

CONTEXT

The Champions League second qualifying round brings Crvena Zvezda against Larne at Stadion Rajko Mitić. This international cup fixture sees the home side aim to leverage venue familiarity while facing a visitor with a marginally superior power rating. Form indicators point toward greater consistency from the hosts entering the contest. Both teams navigate this stage with distinct tactical priorities shaped by their respective strengths. Preparation emphasizes defensive structures and forward movements to gain advantages. Analysts note variations in overall team metrics that could influence proceedings. The match unfolds as a test of adaptability for participants seeking progression. Venue conditions at the Belgrade arena add another layer to strategic planning.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Crvena Zvezda hosts Larne at Stadion Rajko Mitić during the Champions League second qualifying round.
  • Form: Crvena Zvezda enters with a form score of 50 against Larne's 33.33.
  • Squad: Squad composition details stay unavailable ahead of the fixture.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable for both participants.
  • Transition: Transition statistics lack coverage in the provided data.
  • Set pieces: Set piece evaluations carry low confidence due to absent xG figures.
  • xVariable: Larne registers a power score of 36.67 compared to Crvena Zvezda at 33.61.
  • Market: Crvena Zvezda 88.9% (Δ+0.7%) | Draw 8.4% (Δ-0.3%) | Larne 2.8% (Δ-0.3%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Crvena Zvezda D. Stankovic
D. Stankovic
VS
Larne G. Haveron
G. Haveron
3
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Larne Rank: 57 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Crvena Zvezda Rank: L
Tre Fiori Rank: W
Tre Fiori Rank: W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Crvena Zvezda
88.87%
Draw
8.37%
Away Larne
2.76%

Movement

Changes since opening
Crvena Zvezda
+0.65%
Draw
-0.33%
Larne
-0.31%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
33.61
36.67
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Crvena Zvezda
Larne
Power Score
33.61
36.67
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Crvena Zvezda — Opponent-weighted form score
Larne — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Crvena Zvezda Larne

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Crvena Zvezda CRV Home
1 matches
Larne Larne Away
Match Record
1
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
1
Goals
4
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
4
+4
Goal Difference
-4
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-28T00:04:47+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 29, 2026, 06:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Champions League, Europe · 2nd Qualifying Round · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 4 - 0
Stadium
Stadion Rajko Mitić
Capacity
55538
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Elçin Məsiyev
Elşad Abdullayev
Pərvin Talıbov
Əliyar Ağayev

Squad

Referee : Elçin Məsiyev

Squad ▼

18
Omri Glazer
Omri Glazer Goalkeeper
1
Matheus Lima Magalhães
Matheus Lima Magalhães Goalkeeper
77
Ivan Guteša
Ivan Guteša Goalkeeper
50
Savo Radanović
Savo Radanović Goalkeeper
13
Milos Veljkovic
Milos Veljkovic Defender
5
Rodrigo de Souza Prado
Rodrigo de Souza Prado Defender
23
Nayair Tiknizyan
Nayair Tiknizyan Defender
25
Strahinja Eraković
Strahinja Eraković Defender
24
Nikola Stanković
Nikola Stanković Defender
66
Young-Woo Seol
Young-Woo Seol Defender
30
Tebo Franklin Degaulle
Tebo Franklin Degaulle Defender
71
Adem Avdić
Adem Avdić Defender
45
Stefan Gudelj
Stefan Gudelj Defender
27
Matej Strika
Matej Strika Defender
21
Timi Elšnik
Timi Elšnik Midfielder
4
Mirko Ivanić
Mirko Ivanić Midfielder
10
Aleksandar Katai
Aleksandar Katai Midfielder
33
Rade Krunić
Rade Krunić Midfielder
15
Mohammad Abu Fani
Mohammad Abu Fani Midfielder
70
Muhammed Cham Saracevic
Muhammed Cham Saracevic Midfielder
20
Tomás Romano Pereira Santos Händel
Tomás Romano Pereira Santos Händel Midfielder
6
Mahmudu Bajo
Mahmudu Bajo Midfielder
60
Matej Gashtarov
Matej Gashtarov Midfielder
22
Vasilije Kostov
Vasilije Kostov Midfielder
7
Marko Arnautović
Marko Arnautović Attacker
17
Bruno Duarte da Silva
Bruno Duarte da Silva Attacker
14
Osman Bukari
Osman Bukari Attacker
75
Loizos Loizou
Loizos Loizou Attacker
37
Vladimir Lučić
Vladimir Lučić Attacker
80
Warren Babicka Shavy
Warren Babicka Shavy Attacker
9
Jay Ifeanyi-Junior Enem
Jay Ifeanyi-Junior Enem Attacker
8
Kristiyan Balov
Kristiyan Balov Attacker
35
Douglas Owusu
Douglas Owusu Attacker
40
Luka Zarić
Luka Zarić Attacker
55
Dimitrije Saric
Dimitrije Saric Attacker
91
Vasilije Subotic
Vasilije Subotic Attacker
—
Luka Sandulovic
Luka Sandulovic Attacker
Referee : Elçin Məsiyev

Squad ▼

1
Rohan Ferguson
Rohan Ferguson Goalkeeper
36
Dylan Graham
Dylan Graham Goalkeeper
31
Daniel Collett
Daniel Collett Goalkeeper
23
Tomas Cosgrove
Tomas Cosgrove Defender
4
Aaron Donnelly
Aaron Donnelly Defender
5
Sam McClelland
Sam McClelland Defender
11
Sean Graham
Sean Graham Defender
3
Matt Ridley
Matt Ridley Defender
47
James Simpson
James Simpson Defender
46
Logan Wallace
Logan Wallace Defender
8
Mark Randall
Mark Randall Midfielder
21
Leroy Millar
Leroy Millar Midfielder
15
Ronan Doherty
Ronan Doherty Midfielder
6
Christopher Gallagher
Christopher Gallagher Midfielder
22
Jordan McEneff
Jordan McEneff Midfielder
25
Dylan Sloan
Dylan Sloan Midfielder
26
Dan Bent
Dan Bent Midfielder
32
Cormac Austin
Cormac Austin Midfielder
45
Montel Gibson
Montel Gibson Attacker
7
Conor McKendry
Conor McKendry Attacker
19
Kevin O'Hara
Kevin O'Hara Attacker
9
Paul O'Neill
Paul O'Neill Attacker
30
Matthew Lusty
Matthew Lusty Attacker
14
Benjamin Magee
Benjamin Magee Attacker
17
Joshua Ukek
Joshua Ukek Attacker
10
Tiarnan O'Connor
Tiarnan O'Connor Attacker

CONCLUSION

Anticipation builds around how Crvena Zvezda will deploy home advantage against a resilient Larne side. Tactical adjustments may center on exploiting spaces during open play while maintaining solid organization. The power differential suggests a competitive edge for the visitors yet the venue could shift dynamics. Form trends indicate the hosts possess momentum worth monitoring closely. Key areas such as midfield control and wide play will likely determine flow. Both sides prepare thoroughly to address potential vulnerabilities exposed in prior outings. Overall the encounter highlights contrasting approaches that promise measured exchanges throughout.