The UEFA Champions League is back in action with another round of matches this week as Red Star Belgrade lock horns with VfB Stuttgart in an important clash at the Red Star Stadium on Wednesday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will be determined to win this game.
Red Star Belgrade vs VfB Stuttgart Preview
VfB Stuttgart are in 27th place in the UEFA Champions League standings and have not been at their best this season. The away side defeated VfL Bochum by a 2-0 scoreline over the weekend and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Red Star Belgrade, on the other hand, are in 35th place in the Champions League table and have struggled this season. The hosts defeated OFK Beograd by a 1-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
Red Star Belgrade vs VfB Stuttgart Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- VfB Stuttgart have never played an official game against Red Star Belgrade in a major European competition and will need to adapt to a new opponent this week.
- Red Star Belgrade are set to face an opponent from Germany in the UEFA Champions League in their second consecutive campaign - their lost both their matches against RB Leipzig last season.
- VfB Stuttgart will face their second opponent from Serbia in major European competitions - they won their previous such game by a 2-0 scoreline against Partizan Belgrade in the 2008-09 UEFA Cup.
- VfB Stuttgart won their previous game away from home against Juventus in the UEFA Champions League and are looking to secure consecutive away victories for the first time in the competition.
Red Star Belgrade vs VfB Stuttgart Prediction
VfB Stuttgart have shown glimpses of their ability this season and have a point to prove going into this game. The Germans have improved in recent weeks and can be a robust unit on their day.
Red Star Belgrade have struggled on the European front and will need to work hard to salvage the remainder of their campaign. VfB Stuttgart are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Red Star Belgrade 1-2 VfB Stuttgart
Red Star Belgrade vs VfB Stuttgart Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - VfB Stuttgart to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: VfB Stuttgart to score first - Yes