Larne will be hoping to pull off a major upset when they welcome Crvena Zvezda to Inver Park in the first leg of the Champions League second qualifying round. The Northern Irish champions impressed by eliminating Tre Fiori in the previous round, but they now face a significant step up in quality. Larne are still waiting for their domestic season to begin, while key defender Sam McClelland is sidelined through injury. Despite that setback, the hosts have been in solid form, winning six of their last ten matches while conceding just 0.7 goals per game. They have also kept seven clean sheets during that run, highlighting their defensive organisation.
Crvena Zvezda, meanwhile, arrive full of confidence after cruising to a 5-0 victory over Macva in their Serbian SuperLiga opener. The Belgrade giants boast a wealth of European experience and possess a squad capable of competing at a much higher level. Marko Arnautovic is back after international duty, while pacey Ghana winger Osman Bukari has returned to the club and adds another dangerous option in attack. Zvezda have averaged 2.2 goals per game across their last ten matches, with an impressive expected goals figure of 2.37 underlining their attacking strength. Given the gulf in quality, the Serbian champions will be eager to take a commanding lead into the return leg.
Crvena Zvezda have far greater quality, depth, and European experience. Given Larne's aforementioned absence at the back, Over 2.5 goals and Zvezda to Win to Nil bets should also be considered.
This Champions League match will be played on Tuesday 21 July 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Larne vs Crvena Zvezda prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Larne 0 - 3 Crvena Zvezda
Larne vs Crvena Zvezda Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 0-3 @ 550 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -225 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -188 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -188 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Crvena Zvezda -1.5 @ -200 Odds
- European Handicap: Crvena Zvezda -1 @ -200 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -1200 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Crvena Zvezda to Win @ -2000 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Crvena Zvezda to Win/Crvena Zvezda to Win @ -175 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Crvena Zvezda - Yes @ -188 Odds
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