Red Star Belgrade look to recover from a narrow loss in the first leg of the Champions League play-off tie when they go up against Maccabi Haifa. The second leg encounter is set to take place on August 23, 2022.
Red Star Belgrade vs Maccabi Haifa – Top Predictions & Free Betting Tips
Red Star Belgrade ended up losing 3-2 at the hands of Maccabi Haifa in the first leg. Despite taking a 2-1 lead after 39 minutes, Red Star Belgrade collapsed in the second half.
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Red Star Belgrade win
Even though Red Star Belgrade might have suffered a defeat towards the second half of the game against Maccabi Haifa, they will be counting heavily on home form to pick up a victory that will put them into the group stages. The Serbian outfit have been able to win all the competitive home matches this season, while someone has to go back to November 2021 to witness their last home defeat.
Total Goals Over 2.5
Maccabi Haifa were able to score 3 goals while Red Star Belgrade managed two in the first leg. Even though Red Star Belgrade have registered five consecutive clean sheets at home, a game against Maccabi Haifa will be entertaining as in the first leg.
Red Star Belgrade vs Maccabi Haifa: Battle for the Champions League Group Stages
It had been a stellar start to the campaign for Red Star Belgrade before the recent loss in the first leg. The hosts undoubtedly have the most recent experience when it comes to featuring the latter stages of the Champions League as the featured in the group back in the 2019-20 season.
Red Star Belgrade Predicted Line-Up:
Milan Borjan, Milan Rodic, Aleksandar Dragovic, Nemanja Milunovic, Strahinja Erakovic, Mirko Ivanic, Guélor Kanga, Kings Kangwa, Stefan Mitrovic, Aleksandar Pesic, Aleksandar Katai
Maccabi Haifa were able to produce an impressive victory in the first leg despite falling early goal. Now, an away advantage does represent a huge challenge for Maccabi Haifa as they try to hold onto a one goal lead. Maccabi are now extremely close to getting back to the Champions League after a 12-year absence.
Maccabi Haifa Predicted Line-Up:
Josh Cohen, Daniel Sundgren, Sean Goldberg, Bogdan Planic, Sun Menahem, Arad Ofri, Neta Lavi, Mohammad El Fazaz, Tjaronn Chery, Omer Atzili, Frantzdy Pierrot
Team News
Red Star Belgrade: Radovan Pankov is the only player definitely ruled out of the game while Red Star Belgrade are also sweating on the fitness of Osman Bukari, who picked up a knock in the previous round.
Maccabi Haifa: Raz Meir and Mahmoud Jaber are definitely ruled out of the game while Dolev Haziza is suffering from a knock.
Top Champions League Stats ahead of Red Star Belgrade vs Maccabi Haifa
Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.
Last Five - Red Star Belgrade
27/01/23
Europe Friendlies Europe
Austria Lustenau
Red Star Belgrade
2
3
W
25/01/23
Europe Friendlies Europe
Ludogorets Razgrad
Red Star Belgrade
3
2
L
21/01/23
Europe Friendlies Europe
FC Koper
Red Star Belgrade
0
1
W
19/01/23
Europe Friendlies Europe
Neftchi Baku
Red Star Belgrade
0
1
W
15/01/23
Europe Friendlies Europe
Lechia Gdansk
Red Star Belgrade
1
3
W
Last Five - Maccabi Haifa
23/01/23
Israel Premier League Israel
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Haifa
3
0
L
15/01/23
Israel Premier League Israel
Hapoel Jerusalem FC
Maccabi Haifa
1
2
W
08/01/23
Israel Premier League Israel
Sektzia Nes Tziona
Maccabi Haifa
0
2
W
04/01/23
Israel Cup Israel
Hapoel Haifa
Maccabi Haifa
1
5
W
01/01/23
Israel Premier League Israel
Hapoel Beer Sheva
Maccabi Haifa
0
2
W
Questions about Red Star Belgrade vs Maccabi Haifa
Where is the match scheduled? Stadion Rajko Mitić
When does this match start? 23rd August 2022 at 20:00 GMT
Which team is the favourite to win? Red Star Belgrade