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Crvena Zvezda vs PSV: Prediction and Betting Odds 2.85
Crvena Zvezda will host PSV on January 21 in the seventh round of the Champions League. Will the Serbs be able to create a sensation and get their second home victory in a row in the tournament, or will the red-and-whites justify their status as favorites, get three points and secure a place in the playoff zone? In the betting tip, we assessed the prospects of each team in the upcoming match and chose the most reliable bets. Which choice will be successful?
Command Analysis
FK Crvena Zvezda
SerbiaCurrent form
Crvena Zvezda had no chance to set the task of getting into the playoffs – the competition for a place in the top 24 is extremely high and with the current selection of players it was difficult to seriously count on success. Vladan Milojevic team started with a 1:2 home defeat to Benfica, showing character, but failing to defend one point, followed by a 0:4 rout from Inter.
In the matches against Monaco (1:5) and Barcelona (2:5) they also failed to get points, and the situation has already become catastrophic. A rather sensational 5:1 victory over Stuttgart in the fifth round gave hope, and in case of success in the match against Milan (1:2) there was a chance to seriously count on being able to impose a fight on their competitors for the playoffs, but it did not work out - now the red-whites are 31st in the table and five points behind 24th Dinamo from Zagreb.
In the Serbian championship, Crvena Zvezda is traditionally the main contender for the championship title and once again justifies this status without the slightest problem. With 58 points, the red-whites are leading the table and are already 17 points ahead of second-placed Partizan - such a handicap will allow them to expect that they will be able to retain the title long before the end of the championship.
Disqualifications and injuries
Olayinka and Glazer are injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Crvena Zvezda lost five out of six Champions League matches
- In five of six Champions League matches, Red Star scored
- In each of their six Champions League matches, Red Star have conceded
Estimated line-up: Guteša – Mimovic, Djiga, Spajic, Yeon Wu – Krunic, Elšnik – Silas, Ivanić, Milson – Ndiaye.
PSV Eindhoven
NetherlandsCurrent form
PSV clearly expected to fight for a playoff spot following the league stage – the selection of players did not allow them to seriously count on a place in the top eight, but it was quite realistic to fight for the top 24. Peter Bosz team started with an inglorious 1:3 defeat to Juventus, where they scored only a consolation goal at the end, but in the second round they clung to a 1:1 draw against Sporting.
Having played a strong match in Paris against PSG (1:1), PSV built on their success and won two victories in a row against Girona (4:0) and Shakhtar (3:2), significantly increasing their chances of reaching the playoffs. However, in the last round before the break, the red-and-whites seriously stumbled in an away match against Brest, losing 0:1 to the French. Thus, PSV is currently 23rd in the table with eight points, but 26th Stuttgart is ahead by only one point.
In the Dutch championship, PSV was considered the main contender for the championship title before the start of the season and until recently no one could question this status. However, at the moment, the red-whites are only one point ahead of the second Ajax, and Feyenoord is six points away and is capable of causing problems.
Disqualifications and injuries
Dest, Nagalo, Driosh, Babadi, Oppegard were injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- PSV have suffered just one defeat in their last five Champions League matches
- PSV have scored in five of their six Champions League matches
- PSV have conceded in their last three matches
Probable line-up: Benitez - Ledezma, Flamingo, Boscagli, Junior - Saibari, Shuten, Tillman - Bakayoko, De Jong, Lang.
Trends
Bet Exact score 1:3
Two of Red Star last 11 matches have ended with this score
11.75Bet Crvena Zvezda will score in the second half
In the last 12 matches of Crvena Zvezda, such a bet was successful
1.81PSV to score in both halves
In four of the last five Champions League matches, Crvena Zvezda have conceded in each half
2.19Bet Total first half over 1.5 goals
In two of Red Star last three matches, this scenario was realized
2.15Tip and bets
PSV will be maximally motivated today – the fight for a place in the playoff zone is in full swing and the competition is off the charts. The red-and-whites have made a number of mistakes in the championship recently, but today the concentration will certainly be at a completely different level and there will also be plenty of motivation. Crvena Zvezda looks weak in the current Champions League, as five defeats in six matches clearly demonstrate, it makes sense to give preference to PSV, which also has a serious advantage in class.
We think that the hosts have no chance. Betting Tip - Asian handicap (-1) on PSV . This bet is offered with odds of 2.29
Bet on total
PSV plays open attacking football both in the Dutch championship and in the Champions League - the guests have very high-level players up front, the motivation will be off the charts. Crvena Zvezda have conceded 19 goals in six Champions League rounds and will clearly have plenty of problems against such an opponent, but at the same time the hosts have nothing to lose and the Serbs will probably also be as aggressive as possible up front, the match could well be spectacular and productive.
Bet - total over three goals. This bet is offered for 1.69
Combined rate
PSV are entering their first league final today, and a slip-up in Belgrade could ultimately deprive them of a playoff spot. There is no reason to doubt the visitors' motivation, and they are quite capable of setting themselves the highest goals – the Dutch champions have a serious advantage in class. PSV is quite capable of snatching three points, but they have been making a lot of mistakes in defense lately, even at the Eredivisie level, and beating Crvena Zvezda on their home field without scoring a goal will be almost impossible.
Bet - PSV win and both teams to score. This bet is offered for 2.85
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