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FK Crvena Zvezda vs Larne Prediction, Tips & Odds

FK Crvena Zvezda vs Larne

UEFA Champions League2nd Qualifying Round
FK Crvena Zvezda
WWWWL
5 - 0
Stadion Rajko Mit, Belgrade
Referee: E. Masiyev
Larne
LLWWW
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams Not to Score
One side looks comfortably the stronger and is likely to keep things clean — BTTS No is the value pick.
BTTS
1.55
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.48 (implied 67.8%) for Both Teams Not to Score. Our experts calculate a 70.3% probability (an expert ratio of 1.42). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (70.3% vs 67.8%), driven by the stronger side's ability to control the game and keep a clean sheet. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours FK Crvena Zvezda to win against Larne, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. FK Crvena Zvezda enters this match with a mixed recent form of one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five matches. This inconsistency may affect their confidence, but their overall standing as a historically strong team in European competitions could provide a crucial edge. On the other hand, Larne has been in impressive form, boasting four wins and one draw in their last five matches. This momentum has likely boosted their morale and could translate into a strong performance against a traditionally tough opponent. However, the challenge of playing away in a high-stakes match like this one may test their resolve. The model outputs a win probability that slightly favours FK Crvena Zvezda, reflecting their home advantage and historical pedigree. While the projected score indicates a close contest, the caveat lies in Crvena Zvezda's recent struggles, which could leave them vulnerable if Larne's form continues. For a detailed breakdown of the prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. This analysis was conducted by The Daily Punt Analysis Team, utilizing an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
FK Crvena Zvezda Win77%1.05
Draw11%12.96
Larne Win13%25.88
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: No
1.4852.6%

FK Crvena Zvezda have kept a clean sheet in 31% of matches. Larne average 1.7 goals per game.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.2369.8%

Combined goal output is high (3.9 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
FK Crvena Zvezda 3-0 Larne
5.8017.4%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 17.4% probability.

Asian Handicap
FK Crvena Zvezda -0.0
1.0171%

FK Crvena Zvezda have been the stronger side, winning 46% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
3-0
5.80
17.4%
4-0
6.39
15.8%
2-0
6.81
14.9%
5-0
8.67
11.7%
1-0
10.71
9.5%
3-1
11.30
9.0%

Our model projects a 3-0 FK Crvena Zvezda win as the most likely scoreline at 17.4% probability. 5 of the top six outcomes feature FK Crvena Zvezda clean sheets, in line with their 31% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
FK Crvena Zvezda
-0.0
1.01
Larne
+0.0
21.00

Lines averaged across 1 bookmaker. FK Crvena Zvezda are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

FK Crvena Zvezda vs Larne
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.0610.5033.001.224.002.381.50
Marathonbet
1.0513.7522.001.203.742.431.48
Betfair
1.0412.0021.001.204.002.401.50
Pinnacle
1.0316.8526.31
SBO
1.057.9119.24
William Hill
1.0613.0023.002.501.44
Bet365
1.0711.0023.001.253.752.621.44
1xBet
1.0518.0029.001.193.782.461.48
Unibet
1.0414.0029.001.273.302.801.37
Betano
1.0812.5023.001.273.852.351.55
Superbet
1.0713.0028.001.263.902.401.53
BetVictor
1.0513.0034.001.204.102.451.47

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
95%
Over 1.5 Goals
88.6%
Over 2.5 Goals
69.8%
Over 3.5 Goals
57.2%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XFK Crvena Zvezda or Draw
88%1.01
12FK Crvena Zvezda or Larne
89%1.03
X2Draw or Larne
24%8.59

Head to Head

Last 1 Meetings (evenly matched 0-0)
0 FK Crvena Zvezda1 Draw0 Larne
21 Jul
Larne
0-0
FK Crvena Zvezda
UEFA Champions League

The head-to-head record between FK Crvena Zvezda and Larne stands at 0 wins for FK Crvena Zvezda, 1 draw, and 0 wins for Larne. Their only encounter ended in a 0-0 draw, indicating a tightly contested match with neither side able to score. This result suggests that the teams are evenly matched in this limited sample, with no clear dominance from either side.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
FK Crvena ZvezdaLarne
2.23Goals p.g.1.67
1.15Goals conceded p.g.1.27
31%Clean sheets47%
46%Win rate53%
3.38Avg goals in match2.93
3.88xG per game
67%Possession %68%
7.7Shots on target / game4.0
6.3Corners per game5.0
FK Crvena Zvezda
Recent Form

FK Crvena Zvezda have won 3 of their last 8 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include beat Larne 5-0 and beat Vojvodina 3-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 6W 4D 3L from the last 13 games (46% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: FK Crvena ZvezdaAll competitions
29 Jul
FK Crvena Zvezda
5-0
Larne
UEFA Champions League
26 Jul
FK Crvena Zvezda
3-1
Vojvodina
Super Liga
21 Jul
Larne
0-4
FK Crvena Zvezda
UEFA Champions League
17 Jul
FK Crvena Zvezda
5-0
Macva
Super Liga
12 Jul
Zenit
3-1
FK Crvena Zvezda
Friendlies Clubs
03 Jul
FK Crvena Zvezda
2-2
FC BW Linz
Friendlies Clubs
6
Win
46%
4
Draw
31%
3
Lost
23%
Larne
Recent Form

Larne have won 3 of their last 8 matches on the road, drawing 3 and losing 2. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Larne 5-0 and beat H&W Welders 1-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 8W 3D 4L from the last 15 games (53% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: LarneAll competitions
29 Jul
FK Crvena Zvezda
5-0
Larne
UEFA Champions League
21 Jul
Larne
0-4
FK Crvena Zvezda
UEFA Champions League
14 Jul
Larne
2-1
Tre Fiori
UEFA Champions League
29 Jun
H&W Welders
1-2
Larne
Friendlies Clubs
23 Jun
Larne
1-0
GAP Connah S Quay FC
Friendlies Clubs
20 Jun
Stranraer
0-0
Larne
Friendlies Clubs
8
Win
53%
3
Draw
20%
4
Lost
27%

Lineups

Confirmed

FK Crvena Zvezda4-3-2-1Confirmed

30Franklin TeboDEF
13Miloš VeljkovićDEF
27Matej StrikaDEF
66Young-woo SeolDEF
7Marko ArnautovićFWD
1MatheusGK
75Loizos LoizouMID
70Muhammed-Cham SaračevićMID
10Aleksandar KataiMID
33Rade KrunićMID
15Mohammad Abu FaniMID
25Strahinja ErakovićDEF
24Nikola StankovićDEF
23Nair TiknizyanDEF
45Stefan GudeljDEF
17Bruno DuarteFWD
9Jay EnemFWD
55Dimitrije ŠarićFWD
77Ivan GutešaGK
14Osman BukariMID
8Kristiyan BalovMID
4Mirko IvanićMID
21Timi Max ElšnikMID

Larne4-3-3Confirmed

3Matt RidleyDEF
23Tomas CosgroveDEF
11Sean GrahamDEF
4Aaron DonnellyDEF
19Kevin O'HaraFWD
1Rohan FergusonGK
15Ronan DohertyMID
6Chris GallagherMID
25Dylan SloanMID
22Jordan McEneffMID
26Dan BentMID
2Logan WallaceDEF
30Matthew LustyFWD
45Montel GibsonFWD
9Paul O'NeillFWD
36Dylan GrahamGK
47James SimpsonMID
17Joshua UkekMID
14Benji MageeMID
7Conor McKendryMID

Unavailable Players

0 players

FK Crvena Zvezda

No reported absences

Larne

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
FK Crvena Zvezda Win1.05 (76.5%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.23 (69.8%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals3.82 (30.2%)
Both Teams Score2.48 (47.4%)
BTTS No1.48 (52.6%)
Speculative
Draw12.96 (11%)
Larne Win25.88 (12.5%)

Yellow Card Prediction

E. Masiyev has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by E. Masiyev to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

FK Crvena Zvezda have averaged 6.3 corners per match at home; Larne 5.0 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.7 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

FK Crvena Zvezda have generated 3.88 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 46% of them. They put 7.7 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. FK Crvena Zvezda player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score No

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.