Braga vs Red Star Prediction for 24 October 2025 - Football

🔊 European competitions are back in action. The Europa League is gaining momentum, and up next is the third round of the group stage. Let's take a look at the match between Portugal's Braga and Serbia's Crvena Zvezda. This promises to be an intriguing clash of defense versus attack. Who will come out on top? We'll find out soon enough. Meanwhile, we present you with our prediction for this encounter. The betting tip will be at the very end.

Head-to-Head

📊 Over the past five years, the opponents have faced each other only twice, both times in the Europa League. Crvena Zvezda hold the advantage, as they remain unbeaten in these encounters.

Braga Team Overview

🔴 The team has started to find their form ahead of the international break. They secured a win over Celtic (2-0) and earned a crucial draw against Sporting in the league (1-1). Braga may not be sitting high in the Primeira Liga standings, but it's still early days. The most important thing is that they have a clear playing style. What they lack is consistency.

🔵 The Portuguese league took a break last weekend. Will this affect their rhythm? It's a tough call. Braga played in the Portuguese Cup and comfortably defeated Bragança (1-0). Their opponents were down to ten men for a period, and there was squad rotation, which makes sense. It was a routine victory, and the key players had the opportunity to prepare for the Europa League without pressure. Home advantage could be a crucial factor that aids them in securing a win.

Red Star Team Overview

🔴 The Serbians continue to test Portuguese teams. Recall their last Europa League match against Porto, which ended in a 1-2 defeat. The team played a tactical game and put up a fight against a formidable opponent. Porto only secured the winning goal in the 89th minute. Will facing Braga be any easier?

⚪️ After facing Porto, Crvena won two league matches with a combined score of 9-1. Their first match post-international break ended 6-1 against IMT. Scoring goals isn't an issue for the storied club, but their defense remains a concern as they concede regularly. This is almost the only criticism they face. Only one of their last 10 matches ended with a clean sheet, which poses a significant challenge in European competitions. In the Europa League, they've scored twice but conceded three goals across two matches.

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Braga

📝 The Portuguese side aren't shy about deploying three active attacking players. Their match against Sporting showcased their pressing game. Notably, the team's character shone through as they equalized in stoppage time. 

✅ The squad reports no injuries, at least according to statements made a couple of days before the match.

Red Star

📝 The team boasts a flexible formation. They don't necessarily play with three forwards. In the last match, only one player led the attack—the evergreen Marko Arnautović. Red Star's strength lies in their rapid flanks.

❌ Experienced Aleksandar Katai is sidelined with an injury. The midfielder usually gets significant playing time for the team.

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

The referee for this match is Igor Stojcevski. This season, he has officiated 10 matches, handing out 32 yellow cards, averaging 3.2 per game. Braga are known for their defensive play, while their opponents boast pacey wings. In their match against Porto, Crvena Zvezda received two cautions, with a total of five issued in the game. A similar scenario might unfold here. We suggest betting on the total yellow cards to be over 4.5.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

Focus on the Serbian team, who both score and allow others to play. Crvena Zvezda managed to score against Porto, and now the task seems somewhat easier. However, don't forget that they often concede as well. In this case, we recommend the most straightforward bet – both teams to score.

🚩 Corner Prediction

Braga have delivered at least five corners in each of their last five games. They excel on counterattacks, earning well-deserved opportunities. Expect plenty of action in front of the Serbian goal, and don't underestimate the influence of their fans pushing them forward. We propose a simple option: Braga's individual total corners over 5.5.

Braga are the favorites in this clash, and understandably so. However, it's not as straightforward as it seems. The match against Porto clearly demonstrated that Red Star Belgrade are more than capable of competing for a result. They know how to find the back of the net, which is half the battle won already. Braga will have to contend with pressure that they haven't consistently managed this season. In some respects, the Portuguese side might be more limited in attack compared to their opponents, while Red Star possess a formidable potential that could translate into points on the board. Let's not forget that some of Braga's key players have had extended rest, which could backfire. Our bet is on Red Star Belgrade not to lose. Potential scoreline – 1-1.