Saturday , 31 October 2026

FK Crvena Zvezda vs Larne FC, Champions League Q 2026 QUALIFICATION

Champions League Qualification · 2026
FK Crvena Zvezda
5 – 0
Full Time
Larne FC
Wed 29 Jul 2026 · 20:00 UTC Stadion Rajko Mitic HT 45' · FT 45'
Aleksandar Katai 3' 1–0
Marko Arnautovic 45+4' 2–0
Loizos Loizou 49' 3–0
Marko Arnautovic 60' 4–0

Overview

Match Preview

FK Crvena Zvezda vs Larne FC — Champions League Q at Stadion Rajko Mitic.

Match Details

  • Referee Jacques Mas (France)

Head-to-Head

1
FK Crvena Zvezda 1 games · Avg 5.0 goals Larne FC
Last 5 meetings
2026-07-29 FK Crvena Zvezda 5–0 Larne FC

Recent Form

FK Crvena Zvezda
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Jul Larne FC H 5–0 W
26 Feb Lille OSC H 0–2 L
19 Feb Lille OSC A 1–0 W
29 Jan RC Celta de Vigo H 1–1 D
22 Jan Malmo FF A 1–0 W
11 Dec SK Sturm Graz A 1–0 W
Larne FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Jul FK Crvena Zvezda A 0–5 L
14 Jul SP Tre Fiori H 2–1 W
17 Jul FK Rigas Futbola Skola H 0–4 L
10 Jul FK Rigas Futbola Skola A 0–3 L
19 Jul Helsingin JK H 2–2 D
12 Jul Helsingin JK A 0–1 L

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
FK Crvena Zvezda this season
0% Clean Sheets
Larne FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

FK Crvena Zvezda
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Larne FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

FK Crvena Zvezda
Marko Arnautovic 2 G
Larne FC
Matthew Lusty 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! FK Crvena Zvezda welcome Larne FC for this crunch clash at Stadion Rajko Mitic.
  • 3' A stunning finish from Aleksandar Katai — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 8' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 13' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Larne FC that had 6 games and scored 5 goals.
  • 18' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FK Crvena Zvezda and Larne FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 23' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 28' FK Crvena Zvezda looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Marko Arnautovic scoring 2 goals.
  • 33' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 38' FK Crvena Zvezda currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 43' The travelling Larne FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 46' Another change for Larne FC made on 46 minute. Kevin O'Hara leaves to be changed by Paul O'Neill.
  • 49' Marko Arnautovic adds to his 5 season tally! FK Crvena Zvezda lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 54' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 59' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 59 minutes.
  • 60' A tactical swap from Larne FC — James Simpson on, Ronan Doherty Sr off on 60 minutes.
  • 60' Marko Arnautovic doubles the advantage! 3-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 64' Fresh legs for FK Crvena Zvezda! Timi Elsnik comes on to replace Rade Krunic.
  • 69' Ronan Doherty Sr has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 70' It is a substitution in FK Crvena Zvezda team. Young-woo Seol is replaced by Nikola Stankovic on 70 minute.
  • 75' It is a cagey affair so far. FK Crvena Zvezda in their trying to find a way past Larne FC's compact .
  • 77' Mirko Ivanic is replacing Mohammad Abu Fani for the FK Crvena Zvezda side.
  • 79' Another substitution for Larne FC to replace Sean Graham by Montel Gibson on 79 minute.
  • 84' Larne FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 89' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FK Crvena Zvezda side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • Larne FC will have plenty to reflect on. FK Crvena Zvezda were simply the better side today.

Lineups

FK Crvena Zvezda Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dejan Stanković

Larne FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gary Haveron

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 3
2.57 FK Crvena Zvezda xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.68 Larne FC xG
I would bet for: FK Crvena Zvezda to win 72% + Over 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FK Crvena Zvezda72% Draw17% Larne FC11%
Actual: FK Crvena Zvezda win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 3.25
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 62%
38%
± 3.5 40%
60%
± 4.5 23%
77%

Double Chance

FK Crvena Zvezda or Draw
90%
Draw or Larne FC
28%
FK Crvena Zvezda or Larne FC
83%

Half-Time Result

FK Crvena Zvezda56% Draw36% Larne FC8%

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12.8%
3 – 0
10.6%
1 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 1
7.4%
3 – 1
7.2%
4 – 0
6.8%
0 – 0
5.2%
4 – 1
4.7%
5 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
2.8%
5 – 1
2.5%

Asian Handicap — FK Crvena Zvezda

Handicap FK Crvena Zvezda covers Push Larne FC covers
-2.5 34% — 66%
-2 34% 22% 44%
-1.5 56% — 44%
-1 56% 21% 23%
-0.5 77% — 23%
+0.5 93% — 7%
+1 93% 5% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

FK Crvena Zvezda keeps clean sheet
51% ✓
Larne FC keeps clean sheet
9% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.