Sunday , 13 September 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' Temperatures are rising at Stadion Rajko Mitic as FK Crvena Zvezda face off against Larne FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 3' Aleksandar Katai makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and FK Crvena Zvezda are in front.
  • 8' Young-woo Seol has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 13' The 25-year-old Sean Graham has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 18' 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.
  • 23' 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.
  • 28' Dylan Sloan is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Larne FC so far.
  • 33' FK Crvena Zvezda are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Larne FC backline.
  • 38' It looks like no one’s ball. FK Crvena Zvezda is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 43' Northern Ireland international Ronan Doherty Sr has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
  • 46' The Larne FC bench stirs into life. Kevin O'Hara is withdrawn and Paul O'Neill gets his opportunity.
  • 49' What a strike from Marko Arnautovic! The score is 2-0.
  • 54' Paul O'Neill needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 59' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Muhammed Cham made 362 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 60' James Simpson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ronan Doherty Sr at the 60 minute mark.
  • 60' Goal! Marko Arnautovic scores his 64 goal in 344 matches.
  • 64' Another substitution for FK Crvena Zvezda to replace Rade Krunic by Timi Elsnik on 64 minute.
  • 69' Supporters expect more eagerness from Franklin Tebo, as he is very good at scoring at Stadion Rajko Mitic with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 70' Young-woo Seol makes way for Nikola Stankovic at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Crvena Zvezda.
  • 75' Both keepers have barely been tested. FK Crvena Zvezda and Larne FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 77' The FK Crvena Zvezda manager makes a substitution. Mohammad Abu Fani departs to be replaced by Mirko Ivanic.
  • 79' The crowd applauds Sean Graham as he leaves the pitch. Montel Gibson steps in for Larne FC.
  • 84' A quiet spell here at Stadion Rajko Mitic. Larne FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 89' The energy levels are beginning to show. Dejan Stanković might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 5-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

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.