FK Crvena Zvezda vs Sporting Clube de Braga, Europe 2021-22 GROUP STAGE
Overview
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FK Crvena Zvezda vs Sporting Clube de Braga — Europe at Stadion Rajko Mitic.
- FK Crvena Zvezda 8 games · 14 pts (2025/26)
- Sporting Clube de Braga 8 games · 17 pts (2025/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olympique Lyonnais | 8 | 21 |
| 2 | Aston Villa FC | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | FC Midtjylland | 8 | 19 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Porto | 8 | 17 |
| 6 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 8 | 17 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 8 | 17 |
| 8 | AS Roma | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | KRC Genk | 8 | 16 |
| 10 | Bologna FC 1909 | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 15 |
| 12 | Ferencvárosi TC | 8 | 15 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 8 | 14 |
| 14 | FC Viktoria Plzeň | 8 | 14 |
| 15 | FK Crvena Zvezda | 8 | 14 |
| 16 | RC Celta de Vigo | 8 | 13 |
| 17 | PAOK Thessaloniki FC | 8 | 12 |
| 18 | Lille OSC | 8 | 12 |
| 19 | Fenerbahçe SK | 8 | 12 |
| 20 | Panathinaikos AO | 8 | 12 |
| 21 | Celtic FC | 8 | 11 |
| 22 | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | GNK Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 10 |
| 24 | SK Brann | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | BSC Young Boys | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | SK Sturm Graz | 8 | 7 |
| 27 | FCSB Bukarest | 8 | 7 |
| 28 | Go Ahead Eagles | 8 | 7 |
| 29 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 8 | 6 |
| 30 | FC Basel 1893 | 8 | 6 |
| 31 | FC Red Bull Salzburg | 8 | 6 |
| 32 | Rangers FC | 8 | 4 |
| 33 | OGC Nice | 8 | 3 |
| 34 | FC Utrecht | 8 | 1 |
| 35 | Malmo FF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | Maccabi Tel Aviv FC | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Aug | FC CFR 1907 Cluj | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Aug | FC CFR 1907 Cluj | H | 4–0 | W |
| 10 Aug | FC Sheriff Tiraspol | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Jul | Qairat Almaty FK | H | 5–0 | W |
| 21 Jul | Qairat Almaty FK | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | FK Crvena Zvezda | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Sep | FC Pacos de Ferreira | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Aug | Vitória SC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Aug | Moreirense FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 14 Aug | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Aug | CS Marítimo | A | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FK Crvena Zvezda | Sporting Clube de Braga | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #6 |
| 14 | Points | 17 |
| 8 | Played | 8 |
| 4 / 2 / 2 | W / D / L | 5 / 2 / 1 |
| 7 | Scored | 11 |
| 6 | Conceded | 5 |
| +1 | GD | +6 |
| 1.75 | PPG | 2.13 |
| 50% | Win % | 63% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
FK Crvena Zvezda this season
FK Crvena Zvezda this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Sporting Clube de Braga this season
Sporting Clube de Braga this season
FK Crvena Zvezda are 15th (14 pts). Sporting Clube de Braga are 6th (17 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sporting Clube de Braga
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/3
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/2
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sporting Clube de Braga
| Ricardo Horta | 4 G | 4 A |
| Fran Navarro | 3 G | |
| Gabriel Martinez | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — FK Crvena Zvezda and Sporting Clube de Braga get this one started.
- 5' Sporting Clube de Braga are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Sporting Clube de Braga needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 15' FK Crvena Zvezda are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sporting Clube de Braga's shape.
- 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lucas Piazon is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FK Crvena Zvezda.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' Matheus is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sporting Clube de Braga so far.
- 35' Both keepers have barely been tested. FK Crvena Zvezda and Sporting Clube de Braga are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 39' Lois Diony is ready to make an impact after coming on for El Fardou Ben Nabouhane at the 39 minute mark.
- 44' 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.
- 49' Sporting Clube de Braga fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 54' Aleksandar Katai has been relatively quiet despite scoring 42 goals in his last 276 appearances.
- 59' A quiet spell here at Stadion Rajko Mitic. Sporting Clube de Braga seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 64' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 64 minutes.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Nenad Krsticic. He replaces Richairo Zivkovic on 65 minute.
- 67' It’s a booking for Sporting Clube de Braga player. Lucas Mineiro gets a Yellow card.
- 70' Sporting Clube de Braga ring the changes. Abel Ruiz has done his job and it is now time for Mario Gonzalez to step up.
- 71' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Almoatasembellah Ali.
- 75' Magnificent from Milan Rodic! That is 2 goals in 245 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 76' The Wenderson Galeno breaks the deadlock on 76 minutes. 1-1!
- 78' Time for substitution for Sporting Clube de Braga. Lucas Piazon is replaced by Fabio Martins.
- 78' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Nenad Krsticic.
- 83' Brazil international Vitor Tormena has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 85' What a moment for Aleksandar Katai! That strike on 85 puts his side firmly in control.
- 86' A tactical swap from FK Crvena Zvezda — Slavoljub Srnic on, Aleksandar Katai off on 86 minutes.
- 87' Another change for FK Crvena Zvezda made on 87 minute. Sekou Junior Sanogo leaves to be changed by Radovan Pankov.
- Another three points for FK Crvena Zvezda.
Lineups
FK Crvena Zvezda Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 5
- 23
- 4
- 31
- 82
- 77
- 10
- 30
- 8
- 35
Bench
-
39
Lois Diony ↑ 39'
- 2
-
7
Nenad Krsticic ↑ 65'
- 1
-
55
Slavoljub Srnic ↑ 86'
-
6
Radovan Pankov ↑ 87'
- 11
- 18
- 22
- 25
Coach
Dejan Stanković
Sporting Clube de Braga Lineups
Starting XI
-
25
Lucas Mineiro ↓ Andre Horta 78'
-
11
Lucas Piazon ↓ Fabio Martins 78'
- 15
- 4
-
9
Abel Ruiz ↓ Mario Gonzalez 70'
- 3
- 1
- 21
- 8
- 90
-
70
Fabiano Silva ↓ Yan Couto 86'
Bench
-
19
Mario Gonzalez ↑ 70'
- 22
-
10
Andre Horta ↑ 78'
- 12
- 5
-
26
Fabio Martins ↑ 78'
-
2
Yan Couto ↑ 86'
- 91
- 74
- 99
- 86
- 67
Coach
Carlos Carvalhal
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Milan Rodic | 1 |
| Aleksandar Katai | 1 |
| Wenderson Galeno | 1 |
FK Crvena Zvezda Form
2021-09-16
FK Crvena Zvezda
2–1
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2021-08-26
FC CFR 1907 Cluj
1–2
FK Crvena Zvezda
W
2021-08-17
FK Crvena Zvezda
4–0
FC CFR 1907 Cluj
W
2021-08-10
FC Sheriff Tiraspol
1–0
FK Crvena Zvezda
L
2021-07-28
FK Crvena Zvezda
5–0
Qairat Almaty FK
W
2021-07-21
Qairat Almaty FK
2–1
FK Crvena Zvezda
L
Sporting Clube de Braga Form
2021-09-16
FK Crvena Zvezda
2–1
Sporting Clube de Braga
L
2021-09-11
FC Pacos de Ferreira
0–0
Sporting Clube de Braga
D
2021-08-29
Sporting Clube de Braga
0–0
Vitória SC
D
2021-08-20
Moreirense FC
2–3
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
2021-08-14
Sporting Clube de Braga
1–2
Sporting Clube de Portugal
L
2021-08-07
CS Marítimo
0–2
Sporting Clube de Braga
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.35
FK Crvena Zvezda xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85
Sporting Clube de Braga xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FK Crvena Zvezda win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.2
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
FK Crvena Zvezda or Draw
78%
Draw or Sporting Clube de Braga
50%
FK Crvena Zvezda or Sporting Clube de Braga
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.9%
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
13.4%
2 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
5.2%
3 – 0
4.3%
3 – 1
3.8%
0 – 2
3.8%
2 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
1.7%
Asian Handicap — FK Crvena Zvezda
| Handicap | FK Crvena Zvezda covers | Push | Sporting Clube de Braga covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 24% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 15% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FK Crvena Zvezda keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
Sporting Clube de Braga keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.