Crvena Zvezda vs FCSB: prediction, H2H and probable line-ups — 27 November 2025
On Thursday, 27 November, Crvena Zvezda will play their fifth Europa League group stage fixture, facing Romanian side FCSB. Dive deeper into the teams and find our match prediction in the article below.
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Match preview
Crvena Zvezda, after a strong start to the league campaign, have recently lost momentum: following a three-game winless streak, the team dropped to second place with 35 points from 15 matches. Partizan are two points ahead, having played one more game. In the Europa League, Crvena Zvezda have collected four points, beating Lille (1-0) and drawing with Celtic (1-1), which currently puts them in 26th position.
Crvena Zvezda will look to capitalize on their home advantage: expect high-intensity pressing, wing play, and efforts to dominate possession. Setting the tempo from the opening minutes will be crucial to prevent FCSB from settling into the game.
FCSB have managed to stabilize and are showing improved performances: domestically, they are unbeaten in four matches, notching two wins and accumulating 21 points to climb to tenth in the standings. In the Europa League, the Romanian side have only one victory, over Go Ahead Eagles (1-0), while suffering defeats to Young Boys, Bologna, and Basel.
FCSB might opt for a different approach — not just sitting deep, but trying to play boldly and proactively: counter-attacks, swift transitions, and exploiting the opponent’s defensive frailties. Set-pieces and quick breaks could be key avenues for them.
Probable line-ups
Crvena Zvezda: Matheus; Seol, Veljkovic, Tebo, Tiknizyan; Krunic, Elsnik; Radonjic, Handel, Ivanic; Arnautovic
FCSB: Tarnovanu; Pantea, Ngezana, Graovac, Radunovic; Tanase, Sut; Miculescu, Olaru, Thiam; Birligea
Match facts and head-to-head
- The teams played out a goalless draw in 2011
- Crvena Zvezda have won three of their last five matches
- FCSB have conceded in four of their last five games
Prediction
I see Crvena Zvezda as the favorites, despite their recent inconsistency in domestic competition. FCSB have failed to impress in European matches, while Crvena Zvezda are always a force to be reckoned with at home. My prediction: Crvena Zvezda to win at 1.52 odds
