Red Star Belgrade v Celtic Bet Builder Tips & Prediction – Europa League

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Red Star v Celtic Bet Builder Tips - Intro

Date: Wednesday 24 September 2025
Kick-off: 8pm
Venue: Rajko Mitic Stadium, Belgrade
Competition: Europa League
TV Channel: TNT Sports 2


Match Preview

Celtic begin their Europa League campaign with a trip to one of the most intimidating grounds in Europe, the Rajko Mitic Stadium in Belgrade. Known for its fierce atmosphere, Red Star Belgrade (Crvena Zvezda) have built a formidable reputation on home soil, making this an incredibly tough opener for Brendan Rodgers’ side.

Both clubs arrive here after falling short in Champions League qualifying. Red Star were edged out 3-2 on aggregate by Pafos, while Celtic suffered a penalty shootout defeat to Kairat Almaty. Despite those setbacks, both remain strong domestic forces and are expected to challenge deep into this competition.

Red Star have made a flying start to their Serbian SuperLiga campaign, winning all seven of their league fixtures so far and scoring 30 goals in the process. Their latest outing was a 2-1 derby win at Partizan, underlining both their attacking firepower and resilience.

Celtic remain unbeaten in Scotland, sitting top of the Premiership with four wins and a draw. They also reached the Scottish League Cup semi-finals at the weekend with a 4-0 win over Partick Thistle. However, their record away from home in Europe tells a different story. The Hoops have not won an away match in European competition since 2021, a run of 13 games without victory.

This is set to be a high-intensity encounter between two clubs desperate to lay down a marker in the opening group fixture.

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Red Star Belgrade v Celtic Team News

Red Star Belgrade

  • Rodrigao is doubtful after picking up a knock against Partizan.

  • Rade Krunic (muscle) is ruled out.

  • Vladan Milojevic is otherwise expected to have a near full-strength squad, with Marko Arnautovic and Aleksandar Katai leading the attack.

Predicted XI (4-4-2): Matheus; Young-Woo, Lekovic, Veljkovic, Tiknizyan; Radonjic, Handel, Elsnik, Ivanic; Katai, Arnautovic.

Celtic

  • Alistair Johnston (hamstring), Auston Trusty (foot) and Jota (ACL) remain sidelined.

  • Anthony Ralston is a fitness doubt.

  • Kasper Schmeichel and Kieran Tierney are expected to return to the XI, with Sebastian Tounekti pushing for a start after scoring at the weekend.

Predicted XI (4-3-3): Schmeichel; Donovan, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Tierney; McGregor, Hatate, Nygren; Balikwisha, Maeda, Tounekti.

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Key Match Stats
  • Red Star have won all 7 of their Serbian SuperLiga matches this season, scoring 30 goals.

  • They have lost just once in their last 19 home games in Europe.

  • Celtic have failed to win any of their last 13 away fixtures in European competition.

  • Both teams scored in 10 of Red Star’s last 11 games.

  • Celtic kept clean sheets in 4 of their first 5 league games this season.

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Bet Builder Tips for Red Star v Celtic
  • Double Chance – Crvena Zvezda or Draw
    Red Star are extremely tough to beat in Belgrade, with their raucous home crowd making life difficult for visitors. Celtic’s poor away record in Europe strengthens the case for backing the hosts to avoid defeat.

    Under 3.5 Goals
    Despite Red Star’s domestic scoring run, European ties at this stage tend to be tighter. Celtic often struggle to create chances away from home, while Zvezda will also be wary of giving too much away. A low-scoring battle is expected.

    Over 3.5 Cards
    Belgrade fixtures are usually fiery affairs, and Celtic’s midfield isn’t shy of physical challenges. With both sides combative and the referee likely to keep control, four or more cards looks a solid bet.

    Over 8.5 Corners
    Both teams like to attack from wide areas. Red Star whip in plenty of crosses, while Celtic’s 4-3-3 setup generates pressure from the flanks. With both sides likely to enjoy spells of possession, the corner count should reach double figures.

    Marko Arnautovic – 1+ Shot on Target
    The experienced forward is Red Star’s focal point. He has the ability to test the keeper from range and in the box, making at least one shot on target a strong selection.

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Tipman Prediction

Red Star look well placed to make their home advantage count. Celtic have been dominant domestically but their away record in Europe continues to let them down. Expect a tight and competitive game, but one where the Serbian champions should take something.

Predicted Score: Red Star Belgrade 2-1 Celtic

FAQs

What time does Red Star v Celtic kick off?
8pm on Wednesday 24 September 2025.

Where is the match being played?
Rajko Mitic Stadium, Belgrade.

What channel is the game on?
Live on TNT Sports 2 in the UK.

What is the Tipman Bet Builder prediction?
Red Star or Draw, Under 3.5 Goals, Over 3.5 Cards, Over 8.5 Corners, Arnautovic 1+ Shot on Target.

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