Crvena Zvezda vs Celtic Predictions

Crvena Zvezda vs Celtic Predictions for this Europa League fixture at the Stadion Rajko Mitić. Red Star Belgrade face Celtic on Wednesday in their Europa League opener, with both clubs seeking a strong start to the league phase campaign. Read on for all our predictions and free betting tips for the game.

Europa League | Sep 24 2025 at 8:00 pm UK at the Stadion Rajko Mitić

Crvena Zvezda vs Celtic Predictions

Can the Bhoys break their European curse?

• Red Star’s home dominance: They’ve scored at least twice in each of their last three home fixtures, producing a total of 12 goals in that run.
• Celtic’s away woes in Europe: The Bhoys have failed to win in their last 13 European away trips, but they have scored in five of the last six.
• Both teams’ form patterns: Ten of Red Star’s last 11 games in all competitions have seen both teams score, underlining the openness of their contests.

Best Bet for Crvena Zvezda vs Celtic

The Europa League returns with a mouthwatering clash in Belgrade as Red Star Belgrade open their campaign against Celtic. Both sides arrive at this match having been humbled in Champions League qualifiers, each crashing out in frustrating fashion despite strong domestic starts. The hosts were edged by Pafos in a tight playoff, while the Scottish giants endured the agony of a penalty shoot-out defeat to Kairat Almaty after two goalless legs.

For Red Star, there is a clear desire to transform disappointment into fuel. They’ve looked formidable at home and have started the Mozzart Bet Superliga like a runaway train, winning all seven league fixtures. Celtic, meanwhile, are unbeaten in the Scottish Premiership and already through to the League Cup semi-finals, but European football has not been kind to them in recent years. The Bhoys’ supporters crave a statement away result, and there’s hardly a tougher environment than the Rajko Mitić Stadium under the floodlights. Expect fire, passion and maybe even some chaos – in other words, a proper Europa League night.

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Best Bet for this match: Both Teams to Score

Here at BettingTips4You we don’t bombard you with ten different picks for the same game. We believe in quality, not quantity. That’s why we provide just one clear best bet for every match. It avoids confusion, it holds us accountable, and above all, it gives our readers one strong angle they can actually trust. For this match, our ultimate tip is Both Teams to Score.

The reasoning is straightforward but layered. Red Star are an attacking force at home, and Aleksandar Katai is enjoying an absurdly prolific spell, scoring 11 goals in 10 matches. Partnered by veteran forward Marko Arnautovic, this duo can trouble any defence. Their recent 7-1 demolition job against Železničar Pančevo is a testament to the sheer firepower they carry into European nights.

But while they attack brilliantly, Red Star don’t exactly lock the back door. They were undone by Pafos despite generating over two expected goals in that tie, showing vulnerability against sharp transitions. And who better to exploit that than Celtic’s mobile front line? Kelechi Iheanacho could lead the line, flanked by the lively Daizen Maeda and Michel Ange Balikwisha, and there’s creativity in midfield with Callum McGregor and Reo Hatate pulling strings. Celtic may struggle defensively – their European away record has been dreadful – but they do usually find a goal.

Emotionally, this fixture is loaded. Both clubs feel like they deserve more than the Europa League, both want to start with authority. That hunger can create an open match. And given Celtic’s defensive absentees, with both Alistair Johnston and Anthony Ralston sidelined, it’s hard to see them shutting out Red Star’s attack. Equally, the Bhoys have enough in their own frontline to avoid drawing a blank.

As BettingTips4You.com expert Gerard Gabasa puts it:

“Red Star have the goals, Celtic have the urgency, and in Europe, those two usually collide into a game where both nets ripple. Expect a fiery night in Belgrade.”

This is why Both Teams to Score stands out as the best and most logical bet.

Likely Scoreline

A 2-1 home win for Red Star feels the most fitting outcome. The Serbians are devastating in attack and thrive under their intense home atmosphere, but Celtic have enough firepower to at least strike once.

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