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The action resumes in Group G of the UEFA Champions League as RB Leipzig and Red Star Belgrade go head-to-head at the Red Bull Arena on Wednesday.
Having failed to win their opening two matches, the Serbian powerhouse will head into the midweek clash looking to get their European journey up and winning.
Leipzig returned to winning ways in style as they picked up a comfortable 3-1 victory over Darmstadt in the German Bundesliga on Saturday.
Prior to that, Marco Rose’s side were on a three-match winless run, playing out draws on either side of a 3-1 loss against Manchester City in the Champions League on October 4.
Leipzig now return to action in the Champions League, where they are currently second in Group G, having picked up three points from their opening two matches.
Red Star Belgrade, on the other hand, are currently third in the table after picking up just one point from their two group-stage games.
Barak Bakhar’s men will head into Wednesday’s game with renewed belief as they picked up a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Javor Ivanjica in the Serbian top flight on Saturday.
With that result, Red Star Belgrade have now won three games on the trot, scoring 14 goals and conceding five since their 2-2 draw against Young Boys on October 4.
RB Leipzig vs Red Star Belgrade Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the first-ever meeting between RB Leipzig and Red Star Belgrade, who will both be looking to begin their rivalry on a high.
- Leipzig are unbeaten in nine of their last 10 games across all competitions, picking up seven wins and two draws since late August.
- Red Star Belgrade have won all but one of their last five matches, with the 2-2 draw against Young Boys a fortnight ago being the exception.
- Rose’s men have lost just one of their last 11 competitive home matches since April while claiming eight wins and two draws in that time.
RB Leipzig vs Red Star Belgrade Prediction
While Leipzig have failed to win their last three home matches, they will fancy their chances against a Red Star Belgrade side who have lost four of their most recent five visits to Germany.
Given the gulf in quality and experience between the two teams, we are backing Rose’s men to come away with all three points.
Prediction: RB Leipzig 3-1 Red Star Belgrade
RB Leipzig vs Red Star Belgrade Betting Tips
Tip 1: Leipzig to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been three or more goals scored in eight of Leipzig’s last 10 outings)
Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Leipzig have failed to keep a clean sheet in four of their last five matches)
