Tuesday, 21 July 2026 at 20:00
The encounter between Larne and Red Star Belgrade is set to kick off at 20:00 on Tuesday, 21/07, at Inver Park.
This UEFA Champions League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams’ recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet Our prediction is Second Half – Over 2.5 Goals for the Larne vs Red Star Belgrade encounter. An intense, end-to-end finish is expected, with both sides likely to press hard in search of goals. Three or more second-half goals are possible if the match becomes open and free-flowing.
2nd Half Over 2.5 Goals: 11/4
Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £37.50
2nd Half Over 2.5 Goals
Why we predict over 2.5 Goals in the second half
Key Betting Insights
Larne
Red Star Belgrade
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Larne is coming to the clash with Red Star Belgrade with the current statistics in the UEFA Champions League:
Matches played: 2
Wins: 2
Draws: 0
Losses: 0
Goals Scored: 3 (Avg. 1.5)
Goals Conceded: 1 (Avg. 0.5)
When having a broader look at Larne's performance in all competitions this year, the statistics are as follows:
Matches played: 46
Wins: 27
Draws: 13
Losses: 6
Goals Scored: 79 (Avg. 1.72)
Goals Conceded: 33 (Avg. 0.72)
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Larne to win the match: 11/1
Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £120.00
Larne
Date
Game
Result
14/07
W
07/07
W
25/04
W
17/04
D
11/04
W
On the other hand, Red Star Belgrade comes into this fixture with the following statistics in UEFA Champions League:
Matches played: 0
Wins: 0
Draws: 0
Losses: 0
Goals Scored: 0 (Avg. 0)
Goals Conceded: 0 (Avg. 0)
Across all competitions this season, the team boasts the following performance:
Matches played: 54
Wins: 36
Draws: 9
Losses: 9
Goals Scored: 125 (Avg. 2.31)
Goals Conceded: 45 (Avg. 0.83)
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Red Star Belgrade to win the match: 1/8
Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £11.25
Red Star Belgrade
Date
Game
Result
17/07
W
22/05
L
17/05
D
09/05
L
04/05
W
Here’s a statistical breakdown comparing each team’s key metrics to the league average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Larne vs Red Star Belgrade fixture.
Key metrics compared to league averageMatch Statistics Overview
Statistic
Teams Combined Average
League Average
Goal Average
Both Teams to Score
Over 1.5+
Over 2.5+
Cards
Corners
Key metrics Europe - UEFA Champions League Europe - UEFA Champions LeagueTeam Form
Larne
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
W
W
D
W
2.6
Home
W
W
L
W
W
2.4
Away
W
D
W
W
W
2.6
Red Star Belgrade
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
L
D
L
W
1.4
Home
W
L
L
W
W
1.8
Away
D
W
D
W
W
2.2
Here’s a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: corners, cards, goals scored, and goals conceded.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics 24 last 5 matches 33 last 5 matches
Red Star Belgrade received +38% more corners than Larne in the last 5 matches.
Corners
Larne
Red Star Belgrade
Performance Gap
Tre Fiori
Tre Fiori
Dungannon Swifts
Glentoran
Linfield
Key metrics 6 last 5 matches 4 last 5 matches
Larne received +50% more cards than Red Star Belgrade in the last 5 matches.
Cards
Larne
Red Star Belgrade
Performance Gap
Tre Fiori
Tre Fiori
Dungannon Swifts
Glentoran
Linfield
Key metrics 13 last 5 matches 9 last 5 matches
Larne scored +44% more goals than Red Star Belgrade in the last 5 matches.
Goals Scored
Larne
Red Star Belgrade
Performance Gap
Tre Fiori
Tre Fiori
Dungannon Swifts
Glentoran
Linfield
Key metrics 1 last 5 matches 5 last 5 matches
Red Star Belgrade conceded +400% more goals than Larne in the last 5 matches.
Goals Conceded
Larne
Red Star Belgrade
Performance Gap
Tre Fiori
Tre Fiori
Dungannon Swifts
Glentoran
Linfield
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