Crvena Zvezda vs Monaco in Round 1 of the 2022-23 UEL Group H games. The match is scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. GMT on Thursday, 8 September 2022. The match venue is Rajko Mitic Stadium, Belgrade.

Latest odds on betting sites

Crvena Zvezda to win odds are priced at 3.45 (+245 American; 49/20 Fractional), the odds for a draw are priced at 3.80 (+280; 14/5), while Monaco to win odds are priced at 2.10 (+110; 11/10).

The chances of these outcomes are as follows: Crvena Zvezda — 28%, draw — 26%, Dynamo Kyiv — 44%.

Latest betting odds on Crvena Zvezda vs Monaco (8 September 2022):

• Over 2.5 goals — 1.80 (-125; 4/5)
• Under 2.5 goals — 2.10 (+110; 11/10)
• Asian handicap (+1.5) on Crvena Zvezda — 1.25 (-400; 1/4)
• Asian handicap (-1.5) on Monaco — 3.60 (+260; 13/5)
• Both teams to score (Yes) — 1.60 (-167; 3/5)
• Both teams to score (No) — 2.20 (+120; 6/5)

Match preview and statistics

Crvena Zvezda drew against Backa Topola (1-1) in the most recent fixture.

In the first half, they controlled the ball 59% of the time and attacked 59 times. Crvena Zvezda made nine shots with four on target, whereas Backa Topola made five shots on target and scored a goal. In the 42nd minute, Sasa Jovanovic opened the score. Veljko Ilic scored an own goal in the last minute to level the score.

Crvena Zvezda attacked perfectly in the second half, but they did not finish a single moment in the penalty area, successfully. They made 12 shots with six on target during 84 attacks. Also, Crvena Zvezda controlled the ball 55% of the time and did not let their rivals make a shot on target.

Both teams have scored in the last five matches with Crvena Zvezda participating. The same outcome is priced with the odds of 1.60 (-167; 3/5) in this match.

Crvena Zvezda team news: Radovan Pankov — knee injury.

Monaco won over Nice (1-0) in the most recent match.

In the first half, Monaco made eight attempts to score, but all of them were not on goal. Nice made six shots with three on target, but did not score a goal too. Philippe Clement’s men controlled the ball 48% of the time and attacked 31 times.

The teams were absolutely equal in the second half, but Nice did not finish their moments successfully. Monaco attacked 29 times, whereas Nice made 15 attacks. Both teams made six shots with two on target each. In the 66th minute, Youssouf Fofana scored a goal, but it was canceled due to offside. Breel Embolo scored a winning goal with Caio Henrique’s support in three minutes.

A total of under 2.5 goals has played out in three of the last five matches with Monaco participating. The same total comes with the odds of 2.10 (+110; 11/10) in this game.

Monaco team news: Kevin Volland — ankle injury, Myron Boadu — knee injury.

Crvena Zvezda vs Monaco H2H

Crvena Zvezda have not met Monaco in an official match yet.

Lineups and key players

Crvena Zvezda projected starting lineup:

• Milan Borjan
• Aleksandar Dragovic
• Strahinja Erakovic
• Milan Rodic
• Marko Gobeljic
• Kings Kangwa
• Slavoljub Srnic
• Mirko Ivanic
• Aleksandar Katai
• Osman Bukari
• Milan Pavkov

Milan Pavkov is the best scorer for Crvena Zvezda. He scored five goals in the first 10 rounds in the national league.

Monaco projected starting lineup:

• Alexander Nubel
• Caio Henrique
• Axel Disasi
• Guillermo Maripan
• Ruben Aguilar
• Sofiane Diop
• Youssouf Fofana
• Aurelien Tchouameni
• Gelson Martins
• Breel Embolo
• Wissam Ben Yedder

Youssouf Fofana is the key player to watch out for. He has scored two goals in the last two matches, but one of them was canceled due to the offside.

Prediction and betting tips

Crvena Zvezda have won eight of the last 12 matches, but they have not met strong rivals in their national league. Monaco have started the 2022-23 Ligue 1 badly. Also, they failed the last round of the 2022-23 Champions League qualification. Their performance at the start of the season looks disappointing, but Philippe Clement’s boys have met much stronger rivals than Crvena Zvezda. Besides, Monaco have a streak of four guest matches without losses in regular time.

I believe that Monaco will beat Crvena Zvezda in the first round. Also, both teams may score in this match too. This outcome has played out in the last five matches with Crvena Zvezda participating and in 10 of the last 11 matches with Monaco’s participation.

Betting prediction: Monaco to win
Odds: 2.10 (+110 American; 11/10 Fractional)

Betting prediction: Both teams to score
Odds: 1.60 (-167 American; 3/5 Fractional)