Trailing by one goal from the first leg, Red Star Belgrade aim to overturn their deficit against Bodo/Glimt in the second leg of their Champions League playoff.
The Serbian champions will host the Norwegian side at the Stadion Rajko Mitic, commonly known as the Marakana, where they hope to secure a place in the Champions League group stage.
Match Preview
Red Star Belgrade and Bodo/Glimt face off in a crucial Champions League playoff, with both teams vying for a spot in the group stage.
After a hard-fought first leg, Bodo/Glimt hold a slender advantage, but Red Star will be confident of a comeback on home soil.
Red Star Belgrade
Red Star Belgrade Recent Form
Red Star Belgrade come into this match needing a turnaround after losing the first leg 2-1. Their recent form has been solid, with a run that includes wins in domestic competition and a strong display in the earlier rounds of the Champions League qualifiers.
However, they were outplayed for large parts of the first leg in Norway, only finding a lifeline through a late goal from substitute Ognjen Mimovic.
Red Star Belgrade Injury News
Red Star are expected to field a similar lineup to the one that started in the first leg. Uros Spajic will continue to captain the team from centre-back, with Cherif Ndiaye leading the attack.
There are no significant injury concerns for the Serbian side, though head coach Vladan Milojevic might make tactical changes to boost their attacking options, possibly promoting Bruno Duarte or Felicio Milson from the bench.
Bodo/Glimt
Bodo/Glimt Recent Form
Bodo/Glimt have been in excellent form, winning four of their last five matches in all competitions. After a 6-0 victory over Sarpsborg in their domestic league, they remain top of Norway’s Eliteserien with a comfortable lead.
In the Champions League qualifiers, they have been dominant, winning four consecutive matches, and will look to build on their slender lead from the first leg.
Bodo/Glimt Injury News
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Publish date : 2024-08-28 07:45:11
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