The second leg of the 2025/26 Champions League second qualifying round between Crvena Zvezda (Serbia) and Lincoln Red Imps (Gibraltar) will take place on July 29 at the Rajko Mitic Stadium in Belgrade. The score of the first match was 1-0 in favor of Crvena Zvezda. Crvena Zvezda vs. Lincoln Red Imps: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Crvena Zvezda
Vladan Milojević's side secured an away victory with a score of 1-0 in the first match. As a result, Crvena Zvezda achieved back-to-back wins in the Champions League for the first time since the 2022/23 season. Additionally, the team managed a clean sheet for only the third time in their last 19 matches in this European competition. To advance to the next round of qualification, the Serbian team needs to avoid defeat over 90 minutes.
- The team has not won in regular time in 7 of their last 9 home matches in the Champions League (2 draws, 5 losses).
- The club's players have scored exactly 1 or 2 goals in 90 minutes in 8 of their last 9 home games in this European competition.
- The Serbians have conceded at least twice in regular time in 7 of their last 9 home matches in the Champions League.
Predicted lineup for Crvena Zvezda (4-3-3)
Mateus – Sol Yeon Woo, Milos Veljkovic, Rodrigao, Nair Tiknizyan – Timi Elsnik, Aleksandar Katai, Rade Krunic – Milson, Bruno Duarte, Mirko Ivanic.
Defender Sol Yeon Woo will miss the match due to suspension.
Lincoln Red Imps
In the first match, Juan Jose Besares' side lost at home despite playing with a numerical advantage from the end of the first half. This defeat was Lincoln Red Imps' ninth in their last 13 Champions League matches (4 wins). Furthermore, the team failed to score for the seventh time in this period. To progress to the next round, the club needs to win by at least two goals over 90 minutes, and if Gibraltar's team wins by one goal, extra time will be played.
- The team has not won in regular time in 6 of their last 8 away matches in the Champions League (1 draw, 5 losses).
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in 90 minutes in 5 of the club's last 6 away matches in this European competition.
- The Gibraltarians have conceded at least two goals in regular time in 6 of their last 7 away matches in the Champions League.
Predicted lineup for Lincoln Red Imps (4-3-3)
Nauset Santana – Mariano Maroto, Rafael Benavides, Oliva Rutjens, Ethan Britto – Antonio Montero, Bernardo Lopes, Graeme Torrilla – Enrique Bernal, Tjay De Barr, Victor Morales.
Referee
Antonio Nobre (Portugal)
Matches – 9 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 33;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.7;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 27;
Penalties – 33%.
Match Prediction: Crvena Zvezda vs. Lincoln Red Imps
In the first match, Vladan Milojević's team struggled to showcase their attacking prowess, which was challenging given they played with one less player for more than half the match. However, Crvena Zvezda is generally very prolific, especially at home, where they have scored 35 goals in their last 13 home Champions League matches, including four instances where they netted five goals.
Lincoln Red Imps have a poor away record, rarely achieving positive results: in their last 14 away Champions League games, the club has only avoided defeat against teams from Malta, Luxembourg, the Faroe Islands, Andorra, and San Marino. The Gibraltarians are particularly vulnerable defensively, conceding 18 goals in their last seven away matches in the Champions League.
I believe the Serbians will fully utilize their attacking potential at home and pose significant challenges to their opponents. My prediction: Crvena Zvezda Individual Total Over 3
