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 Mitić Stadium in Belgrade. The first match ended 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 a 1-0 away victory in the first leg. 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 European matches. To advance to the next qualifying round, the Serbian side needs to avoid defeat over 90 minutes.
- The team has failed to win in regular time in 7 of their last 9 home matches in the Champions League (2 draws, 5 losses).
- The club has 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, Miloš Veljković, Rodrigao, Nair Tiknizyan – Timi Elsnik, Aleksandar Katai, Rade Krunić – Milson, Bruno Duarte, Mirko Ivanić.
Defender Sol Yeon Woo will miss the match due to suspension.
Lincoln Red Imps
In the first leg, Juan José Bezares' side lost at home, despite playing with a numerical advantage from the end of the first half. This defeat marks the ninth in their last 13 Champions League matches (4 wins). Furthermore, the team failed to score for the seventh time during this period. To progress to the next round, the club needs to win by at least two goals over 90 minutes. If they win by one goal, extra time will be required.
- The team has failed to win in regular time in 6 of their last 8 away matches in the Champions League (1 draw, 5 losses).
- At least one opponent failed to score in 90 minutes in 5 of the club's last 6 away games 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
António 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 side struggled to showcase their attacking prowess, largely due to playing with a man down for a long period. However, Crvena Zvezda is generally very prolific, especially at home, scoring 35 goals in their last 13 home Champions League matches, with four of those games featuring five goals.
Lincoln Red Imps have struggled away from home, only occasionally achieving positive results. In their last 14 away Champions League matches, they have avoided defeat only against teams from Malta, Luxembourg, the Faroe Islands, Andorra, and San Marino. The Gibraltarians are particularly vulnerable in defense, conceding 18 goals in their last seven away games in this tournament.
I believe the Serbians will fully capitalize on their attacking potential at home. My prediction: Crvena Zvezda Individual Total Over 3
