Champions League: Manchester City vs FK Crvena Zvezda – Betting preview

Our betting analysts at Ace Football preview the Champions League round 1 game between Manchester City and FK Crvena Zvezda and offer team stats, facts and the best betting suggestions for the match.

Manchester City, the reigning Champions League champions, begin the season as favorites to defend their title. Their quest for another championship starts this Tuesday with a home fixture against FK Crvena Zvezda at the Etihad Stadium.

Form: Manchester City vs FK Crvena Zvezda

Manchester City Form

Manchester City dominated their last three matches, beginning with a 1-2 victory against Sheffield United. They then defeated Fulham 5-1 and continued their winning streak with a 1-3 victory against West Ham. In their most recent six Champions League matches at home, Manchester City triumphed in all of them, earning 18 points, scoring 23 goals, and conceding only one.

FK Crvena Zvezda Form

FK Crvena Zvezda won twice in their last three matches as Vojvodina were defeated by 5-0, before they beat Mladost Lucani 1-4. Cukaricki proved too strong, though, and a 2-1 defeat followed. FK Crvena Zvezda won twice, while also recording zero draws, and four defeats in their last six away matches in the Champions League. The scoreline from these matches says 11 goals conceded and nine scored.

Betting stats for Manchester City and FK Crvena Zvezda

Here are some interesting betting-relevant stats and facts. They take into account matches that Manchester City and FK Crvena Zvezda played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Manchester City vs FK Crvena Zvezda

With the new Champions League campaign yet to get underway, it remains uncertain which striker will lead the top scorer table for Manchester City and FK Crvena Zvezda this season. However, there are potential prospects when considering the current form of certain players.

Betting markets: Manchester City vs FK Crvena Zvezda

Full-time result

Manchester City have been in exceptional form, winning their last six matches consecutively. Furthermore, in their previous 10 matches at the Etihad Stadium, they have secured victory seven times, drawn twice, and suffered only one defeat. Meanwhile, FK Crvena Zvezda have performed well on the road, with five wins, three draws, and two losses in their last 10 away games.

Both teams to score

Manchester City scored the first goal of the match an impressive eight times in the last ten home games. Impressively, FK Crvena Zvezda scored the first goal in eight out of the previous ten games. Both teams have scored in the last five away games FK Crvena Zvezda played. FK Crvena Zvezda managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.

Total goals

Manchester City saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches, as they scored an average of 2.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in ten of the last ten outings for FK Crvena Zvezda, who managed to score 3.1 times in those matches. FK Crvena Zvezda are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 18 matches.

Betting prediction: Manchester City vs FK Crvena Zvezda

The Manchester City vs FK Crvena Zvezda should be an interesting match to watch and play some bets on, too. Therefore, we have come up with a free prediction for this Champions League game.

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