{"id":1400386,"date":"2025-09-22T13:53:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T12:53:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1400386"},"modified":"2025-09-24T17:00:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T16:00:08","slug":"match-preview-red-star-belgrade-vs-celtic-24-09-25-europa-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-red-star-belgrade-vs-celtic-24-09-25-europa-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Star Belgrade vs Celtic: predictions, stats, tips &amp; odds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Red Star Belgrade welcome Celtic to Belgrade in what promises to be a fascinating clash as the new UEFA Europa League campaign gets underway. With both sides eager to make a statement in their group opener, the atmosphere inside the Rajko Miti\u0107 Stadium is sure to be electric. Kick-off is set for Thursday evening, with both clubs looking to establish early momentum after a summer of squad rebuilding.<\/p>\n<h2>Market Snapshot &amp; Implied Probability<\/h2>\n<p>The bookmakers see this as a very tight contest, with slight preference for the visitors. Here are the standout prices and what they mean for your bet:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betfred.com\">Red Star Belgrade<\/a>: <a href=\"\/en\/go\/betfred?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">7\/4<\/a> (36.4%)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betfred.com\">Draw<\/a>: <a href=\"\/en\/go\/betfred?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">12\/5<\/a> (29.4%)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betfred.com\">Celtic<\/a>: <a href=\"\/en\/go\/betfred?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">6\/4<\/a> (40.0%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For both teams to find the net, the &#8216;Yes&#8217; selection is favoured at <a href=\"\/en\/go\/betfred?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">8\/13<\/a> (61.9%), suggesting the market expects chances at both ends. 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