Our Predictions
Crvena zvezda are the clear favorite at 1.70 and will push for an win at home. Expect both teams to find the net, as Pafos will try to stay competitive, making 'BTTS Yes' at 1.73 appealing. The match should see both scoring, with Zvezda closing it out in a narrow win.
Both teams have shown they can be involved in goal-rich matches recently. Zvezda’s attacking quality combined with Pafos’ cautious approach suggests multiple goals. Over 2.5 goals at 1.70 offers good value for a game likely to have at least three goals or more.
Given the recent tight matches and previous goalless draws between these sides, a draw looks plausible. Pafos’s resilience and Zvezda’s offensive potential could cancel each other out, especially in such a high-stakes European clash.
Welcome to Extratips, folks! Today we’re diving into the UEFA Champions League encounter between Crvena zvezda and Pafos, set to kick off on August 19th at 19:00 in Europe. Crvena zvezda, fresh off a convincing 4-1 win against Mladost Lučani, are hunting for European pride and a ticket further into the knockout stages. Meanwhile, Pafos have been rather tight-lipped, with a series of goalless draws in their recent outings, hinting at some scoring struggles. The odds are interesting: bet365’s full-time market sees Crvena zvezda as strong favorites at 1.70, with a draw at 3.90 and Pafos at 4.75. The ‘both teams to score’ line stands at 1.73 for Yes, suggesting a decent chance of both finding the net, while Over 2.5 goals at 1.70 seems quite a plausible pick given Zvezda’s attacking edge and Pafos’ caution. Neither side owns inspiring recent head-to-head history—they’ve played twice this summer, both ending in goalless stalemates. Crvena zvezda’s last five home games saw mostly wins, with their home form decent but not invincible, while Pafos’ away form is a bit patchy, often tight but not always resulting in goals. Key factors? Crvena zvezda’s explosive attacking options face a resilient but potentially goal-shy Pafos, whose recent draws suggest they’ll park the bus. Expect a match with chances, a few goals, and perhaps a tense finish. Some angles to watch: will Crvena zvezda turn their dominance into goals? Can Pafos snatch a surprise? Or will this become a cagey battle? My take? Expect an exciting, tight game, with Zvezda just edging it, but don’t be surprised if Pafos snatches a point. Let’s see how the action unfolds!",