Crvena Zvezda and Spartaks Jūrmala meet at Stadion Rajko Mitić, in a return match for this phase of the UEFA Champions League (1st Qualifying Round), after a (0-0) draw in the first leg. The Spartaks Jūrmala presents considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor, so in this game the home factor may be decisive.
Crvena Zvezda:
The home team comes to this return match after a goalless draw as a visitor, so in case of victory will confirm the qualification to the next phase. This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 10 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses in away matches, with 25 goals scored and 10 conceded; against 10 wins and 5 draws in their stadium, with 33 goals scored and 9 conceded. In the last 10 home matches for all competitions, Crvena Zvezda has won 8 and tied 2. Defensive consistency has been one of the few goals scored in 3 of the last 10 matches, and their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches. There is a tendency for goals in their home matches, since 53 of the last 61 matches they have played have ended with Over 1,5 goals.
The Red Star team started for this game with a goalless draw in Spartaks’ territory, taking all the decisions of the tie for their domains. Coach Vladan Milojevic usually opts for a 4-2-3-1, benefiting possession of the ball and organized attacks, especially through the right flank. The spearhead Nikola Stojiljkovic is one of the great highlights of the team, being very fast and excellent in the finalization. It is important to note that the Red Star exhibits competition in defensive set pieces and in the passing game. Apparently, there are no absences for this duel.
Spartaks :
The away team comes to this second leg after a goalless draw with the advantage of not having suffered goals at home in the first leg. This is a team that, oddly enough, was better outside than at home, as in the last 30 matches they register 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses in away matches; against 6 victories, 3 draws and 6 defeats in their stadium. In the last 10 away matches Spartaks Jūrmala has won 6, tied 1 and lost 3. Defensive consistency has not been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches. In their away matches there is a tendency for goals, since 30 of the last 35 matches have ended with Over 1,5 goals. In 15 games, he suffered the first goal 8 times, but got the comeback in 3.
The Spartaks Jurmala, Latvian team, started for this match with a draw in the first leg of this tie, however, it was considered a negative result, as it played in their stadium. So, in this according to match against Red Star, it is expected that coach Aleksandr Grishin prefer 4-3-3, privileging a low block and counterattacks by the flanks: Kobzar and Visnakovs should play for the flanks of the team. Naturally, visitors present enormous defensive and offensive frailties. It is important to note that the Latvian Visnakovs is the best marker of the team in the current championship, with 7 goals scored. For this game the visiting coach can count on all the players at his disposal.
PREDICTION: Both teams to score / NO @ 1.50
