Match Preview and Overview

The 4th-round match of the UEFA 2025/26 group stage between Crvena Zvezda (Serbia) and Lille (France) is set to take place on November 6 at the Rajko Mitić Stadium in Belgrade. This article presents a comprehensive forecast, including statistical insights and potential betting opportunities for the Crvena Zvezda – Lille fixture.

Crvena Zvezda’s Current Form

The Serbian team finds itself struggling in the lower half of the table, still seeking their inaugural victory in the ongoing season. After managing a draw in their opening game, Vladan Milojevic’s squad has since endured two consecutive defeats. Notably, in their most recent fixture against Braga, the team was defeated “to nil,” thereby ending a seven-match scoring run in the . It’s crucial to highlight that the club has failed to keep a clean sheet in this competition for 12 consecutive matches. According to rumors, the team’s management is contemplating a change in head coach, which means the outcome of this upcoming match could significantly influence Vladan Milojevic’s future at the helm. 

Crvena Zvezda’s Performance Metrics

• Crvena Zvezda has not secured a victory in 5 of their last 6 matches (1 draw, 4 losses).
• The club has maintained a solid defense at home, not conceding more than 1 goal in 9 consecutive home games in this European competition.
• The Serbs have found the back of the net in 5 of their last 6 home matches in the . 

Crvena Zvezda’s Probable Starting XI (4-5-1)*

Matheus – Sol Eon-woo, Rodrigão, Franklin Tebo, Nair Tiknizyan – Rade Krunic, Nemanja Radonjić, Mirko Ivanić, Tomasz Hendel, Vasilije Kostov – Marko Arnautović.

Crvena Zvezda Injury Update

Forward Xavi Babicka is currently sidelined due to injury.

Lille’s Recent Performance

In the previous round, the French side succumbed to a defeat against PAOK, which halted their brief two-match winning streak in the tournament. As a result, Lille has dropped to 11th place in the overall standings. However, it’s worth noting that the team has managed to score in 11 consecutive matches. In the current iteration of the European competition, Bruno Genesio’s men have collectively scored 6 goals, a tally surpassed only by Dinamo Zagreb and Midtjylland. Interestingly, the club has only dropped points at their home ground in the so far. In their solitary away fixture, Lille secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Roma. 

Lille’s Key Statistics

• The team has conceded goals in 7 of their last 8 outings.
• Lille’s run of matches without a draw in this European competition has now extended to 7 games (3 wins, 4 losses).
• Lille has failed to win in 15 of their last 18 away matches in the (6 draws, 9 losses). 

Lille’s Probable Starting XI (4-2-3-1)*

Berke Özer – Tiago Santos, Aïssa Mandi, Nathan Ngoy, Calvin Verdonk – Hugo Raguber, Benjamin André – Felix Correia, Matías Fernández Pardo, Osame Sahraoui – Hamza Igaman.

Lille Injury Report

Goalkeeper Marc-Aurèle Caillard, along with defenders Ousmane Touré, Alessandro, and Nathan Ngoy, are currently unavailable due to injuries. 

Meet the Referee

John Brooks (England)

Refereeing Statistics

Matches officiated – 9 (International fixtures, 2023/24–2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 39;

Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;

Red cards shown – 0;

Average fouls per match – 26;

Penalties awarded – 33%.

Match Prediction: Crvena Zvezda – Lille

Crvena Zvezda’s Scoring Tendencies

In European competitions, Crvena Zvezda has consistently lacked balance, leading to a paucity of victories despite their respectable scoring rate. For this very reason, the Serbian team’s matches are rarely unexciting for spectators. In 7 out of their last 8 encounters, both teams have invariably scored, and in 6 out of these 8 games, a minimum of 3 goals were registered. Furthermore, both teams finding the net was also observed in 4 of Crvena Zvezda’s last 5 home matches in the . 

Lille’s Goal-scoring and Conceding Pattern

Lille exhibits similar patterns. The French side has not completed a match without scoring for a considerable period, yet the club very seldom manages to keep a clean sheet. Consequently, both teams scored in 7 of Lille’s last 8 games, with fewer than 3 goals seen in only 2 of these 8 matches. When considering only away fixtures, the 3-goal threshold was exceeded in 4 of their last 5 encounters. 

Our Betting Tip for the Match

Our prediction for this match is: “Both Teams To Score – Yes + Total Over 2.5” with odds of 1.92.

Important Clarification

* The starting lineup indicated for each team is based on their previous match in this tournament.