Crvena Zvezda take on the visitors Bodo//Glimt in the second leg of final round of UEFA Champions League qualification. First leg result: 1-2. The match will be played on Wednesday, August 28th at Stadion Rajko Mitić (Belgrade).
Crvena Zvezda deservedly lost 1-2 to Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League qualifying tie last week. In fact, the Belgrade team was fortunate to escape with such a respectable scoreline, as the Scandinavian "Bees" had a clear advantage and missed several clear-cut scoring opportunities (including hitting the crossbar twice). While playing at Belgrade’s Marakana Stadium is notoriously uncomfortable due to the immense pressure from the local fans, Bodø/Glimt, experienced in European competitions, is unlikely to be intimidated by the crowd’s performance. Aside from the fan pressure, Crvena Zvezda doesn’t seem to pose any significant threat in this matchup.
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Moreover, Bodø/Glimt has gained substantial experience in the current qualifying cycle, winning all five of their Champions League qualifying matches so far. Besides the duel with Crvena Zvezda, they recently defeated Latvian side RFS 4-0, 3-1, and Polish team Jagiellonia 4-1, 1-0. The stadium support in Białystok, by the way, is almost on par with that in Belgrade, which, as we can see, didn’t prevent Bodø/Glimt from delivering their best performance!
Bodø/Glimt is currently in excellent form, making it difficult to see a real path to success for Crvena Zvezda. The Norwegian "Bees" have gone unbeaten in their last 10 matches, winning 8 of them. Let’s draw a parallel with last season when Crvena Zvezda, having qualified directly for the Champions League group stage, faced Swiss side Young Boys at home in a decisive duel for a spot in the Europa League playoffs. The Swiss team, similar in quality to Bodø/Glimt, played to a 2-2 draw, resulting in Crvena Zvezda’s exit from European competition. In conclusion, I’m expecting a favorable outcome for a Double Chance (X2) bet here. Additionally, it’s worth noting that Crvena Zvezda will be without midfielders Degenek and Lučić in this match.
Prediction for the match: Bodo/Glimt not to lose (X2).
