Red Star Belgrade are set to take on PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League on Tuesday, 21 January in a must-win match for the hosts.
Red Star are currently on three points and trail the top 24 by five points so need two wins from their final two matches to have any of qualifying for the next round of the competition.
PSV, meanwhile, are also in a precarious position as they are currently only inside the top 24 by a point. A loss here could leave their fate out of their own hands going into the final round of fixtures.
As part of this week's round of Champions League betting tips, here is our Red Star Belgrade vs PSV Eindhoven prediction.
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Red Star Belgrade vs PSV prediction: The hosts to pick up a big win
Key stats
- Red Star have won seven of their last eight matches in all competitions.
- PSV have won just two of their last seven matches in all competitions.
- Each of PSV's last five matches has produced three goals or more.
Correct score prediction: Red Star Belgrade 2-1 PSV
Red Star need a win more than their opponents on Tuesday and that is so often a deciding factor in these big nights in the Champions League. This is Red Star's first competitive match in nearly two months due to the winter break in Serbia so should be fresh and well up for the challenge.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts start as odds-on favourites
- HOME: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.6%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Red Star Belgrade vs PSV Eindhoven odds provide excellent value on a home win with PSV considered the favourites despite their ropey away form. Ladbrokes have given Red Star just a 25% chance of coming out on top on Tuesday night while PSV have been given a 55.6% chance of picking up an away win.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A first meeting in 21 years
This is the first time that Red Star Belgrade and PSV have met since the 2004/05 qualifying round for the Champions League. In that tie, Red Star won 3-2 at home but PSV's emphatic 5-0 win in Eindhoven meant that it was them who qualified for the group stages of the tournament.
Red Star Belgrade preview: Coming in fresh
Red Star's long break from competitive action could either work for or against them on Tuesday, depending on your perspective. On one hand, it has given them plenty of time to prepare for PSV and tired legs won't be an issue while on the other, they will perhaps be missing match sharpness.
Predicted lineup: Gutesa (GK), Mimovic, Djiga, Spajic, Seol, Krunic, Silas, Elsnik, Milson, Maksimovic, Ndiaye
Serbia Super Liga 11/05/25
D
Vojvodina
1
Crvena Zvezda
1
Serbia Cup 07/05/25
W
FK Napredak
2
Crvena Zvezda
4
Serbia Super Liga 03/05/25
W
FK Backa Topola
1
Crvena Zvezda
2
Serbia Super Liga 27/04/25
W
OFK Beograd
2
Crvena Zvezda
5
Serbia Super Liga 23/04/25
L
FK Radnicki 1923
4
Crvena Zvezda
1
PSV preview: Looking for a return to form
PSV's recent league form has seen Ajax close the gap in the race for the title in the Netherlands with just one win from their last four matches. A trip to Serbia is never easy but a win could not only boost their European hopes but give them some momentum ahead of the title run-in.
Predicted lineup: Benitez (GK), Ledezma, Boscagli, Flamingo, Junior, Til, Veerman, Schouten, Lang, de Jong, Bakayoko
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
W
Feyenoord
2
PSV
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 03/05/25
W
Fortuna Sittard
1
PSV
4
Netherlands Eredivisie 24/04/25
W
FC Twente
1
PSV
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 12/04/25
W
Almere City FC
0
PSV
5
Netherlands Eredivisie 05/04/25
W
FC Groningen
1
PSV
3
Player to watch: Johan Bakayoko
There is a reason why Borussia Dortmund are reportedly weighing up a move for PSV striker, Johan Bakayoko, and he will look to show any doubters exactly why on Tuesday night. The 21-year-old has scored six goals in 16 league matches for PSV this season but with just one CL goal to his name so far, he will see this match as an opportunity to get a couple more.