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Our Red Star Belgrade vs Pafos Prediction Sees Serbian Sail to First-Leg Victory

Red Star Belgrade and Pafos lock horns this Tuesday in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League play-off tie. Can the Serbian champions make home advantage count and take a lead to Cyprus?

Champions League Betting Picks

Red Star Belgrade to Win -1 – 2.06

Aleksandar Katai to Score Anytime – 2.65

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Milojevic’s Men to Take Handy Lead to Cyprus?

Red Star Belgrade booked their place in the Champions League qualifiers after winning the 2024-25 Serbian SuperLiga. They finished top in the regular season to reach the Championship Round and racked up 100 points.

Vladan Milojevic’s side faced Lincoln Red Imps in the second qualifying round, winning 1-0 away and 5-1 at home. Red Star then got the better of Lech Poznan in round three, picking up a 4-2 victory on aggregate.

Pafos secured their first title last term, winning the Cypriot First Division by seven points. They also made their European debut, reaching the last 16 of the UEFA Conference League. This is their first Champions League campaign, and they are undefeated so far.

Pafos beat Maccabi Tel Aviv in the second round, edging past the Israeli champions with a 2-1 aggregate win. In the previous round, the Cypriots stunned Dynamo Kiev, sealing a 1-0 away win and a 2-0 triumph on their own patch to reach the play-offs.

Red Star Belgrade vs Pafos Betting Odds

Red Star are the clear favourites in their home leg. Taking a lead to Cyprus is imperative, and the Serbians are available at 1.67.

Even though Pafos have impressed in the Champions League qualifiers, Juan Carlos Carcedo’s boys are the underdogs in Belgrade. You can get 4.80 for the away win, while the draw is priced at 4.00.

Red Star Belgrade Win – 1.67

Draw – 4.00

Pafos Win – 4.80

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The Red Star Belgrade vs Pafos Head-to-Head Form Guide

Red Star have made a strong start to their 2025-26 season, winning seven and drawing one of eight league and cup games. In the Serbian SuperLiga, the Belgrade outfit are top with maximum points from four games.

Pafos’ league season has yet to kick off, but the Cypriots have played four times in Europe. Carcedo’s men are unbeaten, winning three and drawing one.

Red Star Belgrade vs Pafos Betting Tips & Predictions

The Red-Whites are a tough nut to crack at the Red Star Stadium, and Milojevic’s in-form side are good enough to take a decent lead to Cyprus. Back the home team to win -1 at 2.06.

Aleksandar Katai has made a stunning start to his season for Red Star, scoring seven times in eight games. Fresh from a league hat-trick at the weekend, Katai will want to add to his tally in midweek. The veteran is priced at 2.65 to score anytime.