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The first match between these rivals that was played in Belgrade has not made a decision as to who will qualify for the finals, but it can be said that CSKA has the advantage, because the result was 0-0 eight days ago. Red Star has not won this minimal advantage, but they did not also receive any goals, so they hoped they could surprise in the rematch. CSKA needs a victory in front of their supporters and it is clear that they are still the favourites. Meanwhile, Red Star has also made a routine championship victory at home, while the Russian championship has not yet started.

CSKA Moscow

CSKA has finished the first part of the season with two defeats, and the continuation of the season was not much better. True, they avoided defeat in Belgrade, however, it was a pale game and they did not manage to score, so they would have to do it on their field if they wanted a pass in the next round. They can even be happy they did not receive any goals, because they were saved by the goalkeeper Akinfeev, while they did not really do much in attack.

It is clear that the problem lies in the lack of their championship matches, since Russian championship has not started yet and they are obviously unprepared, while coach Goncharenko made a little surprise with the team he sent on the field. The experienced center-back Ignashevich was left on the bench and the formation was unusual and Kuchaev was supposed to be a surprise in the composition. Now Golovin has no right to perform because of the suspension, so we expect Ignashevich to return and the old formation with three classic center-backs.

Probable lineups CSKA Moscow: Adan – Mandi, Bartra, J.Amat – Barragan, Guardado, Fabian, Durmisi – Joaquin, R.Castro, Moron

Crvena Zvezda

This team has given its maximum in the first round and maybe they even deserved to win, but this is not bad for the first appearance in the second part of the European season after a long time. They are missing the experience and it was seen on the field that the desire is nevertheless greater than the opportunities. A big problem for Red Star is the absence of competitive matches, though their matches in the championships usually mean nothing and do not show the real quality for a much stronger European competition.

After the first duel with CSKA they played the duel of the first round of the championship and they routinely defeated Javor with 3-0, and that was in a composition that has gone through some big changes compared to the team that played with the Russians. Coach Milojevic has expectedly rested everyone he could, but he did not endanger the victory. The biggest handicap for this team is the injury of the first goalkeeper Boakye, who did not play in the first match, and he will not even be there now. It is therefore quite realistic to expect the same composition as eight days ago.

Probable lineups Red Star: Navas – Carvajal, Nacho, Ramos, T.Hernandez – Modric, Casemiro, Vazquez, Asensio – Bale, Ronaldo

Verdict:

The favoured CSKA needs a victory for the pass and they are really close to the triumph, especially since the extremely cold weather is announced, which of course suits to the Russians. Red Star has given its maximum on their field and they will hardly mamage to repeat it all again.

Pick:  CSKA Moscow wins 1.76 - 76/100 @1XBet