Today, October 22, 2024, AS Monaco and FK Crvena Zvezda go head-to-head in the third round of the UEFA Champions League. The match, set to take place at the Louis II stadium in Monaco, promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams seek crucial points to advance in the competition.
Monaco, currently second in the French Ligue 1 with 20 points from eight matches, has shown impressive form this season. Despite a recent 0-0 draw that saw them sacrifice their top spot in Ligue 1, they remain strong contenders. In the Champions League, Monaco has had a mixed start, defeating Barcelona 2-1 in the first round and drawing 2-2 with Dinamo Zagreb in the second. However, they face challenges with injuries to key players like Balogun and Salisu.
On the other hand, FK Crvena Zvezda, the leader of the Serbian championship with a six-point advantage, has been dominant in their domestic league but has struggled in the Champions League. They lost to Benfica and were thrashed by Inter Milan in their previous matches. Despite these setbacks, Crvena Zvezda has a strong scoring record, having scored in 22 out of their last 23 matches.
The match is expected to be high-scoring, given the trends of both teams. Monaco has seen at least three goals in six out of their last seven matches, while Crvena Zvezda has had over 2.5 goals in eight out of their last nine away matches. The referee, Tobias Stieler from Germany, is known for issuing a significant number of yellow cards, which could add to the intensity of the game.
Predictions suggest that Monaco is the favorite to win, but Crvena Zvezda’s ability to score makes the match unpredictable. Betting trends indicate that both teams are likely to score, and the match could see over 2.5 goals.
