Red Star Belgrade vs. Benfica Champions League Predictions

Head-to-Head: Red Star Belgrade vs. Benfica

Red Star Belgrade and Benfica will face off in the Champions League on Thursday, September 15th. These two teams have met twice before, with Benfica winning both matches. Red Star Belgrade is the current Serbian champion, while Benfica is the current Portuguese champion. Both teams are in good form, so this should be a close match.

Red Star Belgrade

Red Star Belgrade is a Serbian professional football club based in Belgrade, Serbia. The club was founded in 1945 and plays its home matches at the Rajko Mitić Stadium. Red Star Belgrade has won 27 Serbian championships, 25 Serbian Cups, and 1 European Cup. The club has also reached the final of the European Cup three other times, in 1957, 1971, and 1991. Red Star Belgrade is one of the most successful clubs in Serbia and Eastern Europe. The club has a large and passionate fan base, and is known for its attacking style of play.

Benfica

Benfica is a Portuguese professional football club based in Lisbon, Portugal. The club was founded in 1904 and plays its home matches at the Estádio da Luz. Benfica is the most successful club in Portugal, having won 37 Primeira Liga titles, 26 Taça de Portugal titles, and 7 Taça da Liga titles. The club has also reached the final of the European Cup five times, in 1961, 1962, 1963, 1965, and 1968, winning twice in 1961 and 1962. Benfica is one of the most successful clubs in Portugal and Europe. The club has a large and passionate fan base, and is known for its attacking style of play.

Predictions and Odds

Red Star Belgrade is a slight underdog in this match, with odds of +260 to win. Benfica is the favorite, with odds of -120 to win. The draw is priced at +220. I think this match will be close, but I give Benfica a slight edge. They are the more experienced team in the Champions League, and they have a better record against Red Star Belgrade.

My Pick: Benfica to win

Here are some additional factors to consider: * Red Star Belgrade is playing at home, which could give them a slight advantage. * Benfica is coming off a 5-0 win in their last match, while Red Star Belgrade is coming off a 2-1 loss. * Benfica has a better overall record this season, with 6 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss. Red Star Belgrade has a record of 5 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses. I think Benfica is the more likely team to win this match, but Red Star Belgrade has a chance to pull off an upset.