FK Crvena zvezda vs FCSB
BELGRADE, Serbia (Interstat) — A crucial Europa League Group H clash is set for Thursday as Serbia’s FK Crvena zvezda hosts Romania’s FCSB at Rajko Mitic Stadium.
Crvena zvezda, known globally as Red Star Belgrade, enters the match with momentum following a 1-0 home victory over French side Lille on Nov. 6. That result boosted the Serbian champions’ standing in the group after previous losses to Portugal’s SC Braga and FC Porto. The club’s form at its famed “Marakana” stadium, where it defeated Lille and drew with Scotland’s Celtic, will be a key factor.
FCSB, formerly known as Steaua Bucharest, looks to rebound from a disappointing 3-1 away loss to Switzerland’s Basel in its last European outing. The Romanian side’s form has been inconsistent, with a 3-1 domestic league win over Gloria Bistrija on Oct. 29 preceded by a 2-1 home loss to Italy’s Bologna in the Europa League.
According to the Interstat game simulator, the match is projected to end in a 1-1 draw. Such a result would extend Crvena zvezda’s unbeaten home run in the competition while likely leaving FCSB still seeking its first away win in the group stage.
The match kicks off at 9 p.m. local time (2000 GMT) on Nov. 27. Both teams will conclude group play on Dec. 11, with Crvena zvezda traveling to SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz and FCSB hosting Feyenoord.