Lech Poznań vs Crvena Zvezda: football previews & free football betting tips, 6th August 2025

⚽ Lech Poznań vs Crvena Zvezda: football previews & free football betting tips, 6th August 2025

Introduction

Lech Poznań host Crvena Zvezda (commonly known in the UK as Red Star Belgrade) on Wednesday 6th August 2025 at Stadion Miejski in Poznań, in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League third qualifying round tie. The Polish champions are defending home turf while Red Star Belgrade arrive with continental pedigree and recent attacking momentum.

🏥 Team News

Lech Poznań

• Lech are missing Radosław Murawski (leg injury), Patryk Wolański and Daniel Håkansson (both recovering from surgery), and Bartosz Baranowski (muscle problem).  
• New loan signing Luis Palma from Celtic is in contention for a debut following a recent transfer.  

Crvena Zvezda

• No notable injury issues during their dominant second-round wins, meaning coach Vladan Milojević may field a strong, settled XI.  
• Their key contributors from recent qualifiers remain available for selection.  

📊 Form

• Lech Poznań have won four consecutive matches, including a 7–1 thrashing of Breiðablik and a 1–0 away victory in the return leg. Their recent Ekstraklasa results include a 2–1 win versus Górnik Zabrze and a 4–3 win at Lechia Gdańsk, highlighting attacking prowess.  
• Crvena Zvezda enter unbeaten in eight matches, scoring 17 goals in their last five games and conceding only three. Their wins include a 5–1 victory over Lincoln Red Imps and a 7–1 thrashing of OFK Beograd.  
• Head‑to‑head: This matchup represents the first official meeting between the two clubs.  

⚔️ Attack vs Defence

• Lech Poznań average around 1.8 goals scored per game and concede under 1.2, often producing high-scoring encounters on home soil. Their recent games have featured multiple comebacks and goal-laden fixtures.  
• Crvena Zvezda, in their European qualifiers, have averaged 3.0 goals scored per match and conceded just 0.5, showing both attacking efficiency and defensive solidity.  

🎯 Players to Watch

Lech Poznań

• Mikael Ishak: The Swedish striker netted seven goals during their qualifiers, including a hat‑trick against Breiðablik, and remains central to Lech’s scoring output.  
• Luis Palma: Newly arrived from Celtic, this Honduran winger could inject pace and creativity if given minutes.  

Crvena Zvezda

• Mirko Ivanić: Midfield maestro, recently netted and orchestrated play in qualifiers, and continues to be the creative hub.  
• Bruno Duarte: Has scored multiple goals across recent continental games and remains a potent attacking threat.  

🧠 KickTheBookies Prediction

Predicted Score: Lech Poznań 2–2 Crvena Zvezda

Expect an open and high-tempo encounter with both sides showing attacking verve. Lech’s home strength may yield a lead, but Zvezda’s offensive class makes them likely to respond and steal a crucial away goal.

Why this prediction:

• Both teams are in blistering form, scoring freely—a draw with goals seems likely.
• Red Star’s unbeaten run and experience in European ties give them composure even on the road.
• Lech’s high-scoring home matches suggest goals both ways, but Crvena Zvezda’s scoring record tips balance in their favour over two legs.

💡 Betting Tips

• Main Tip: Draw in 90 minutes
• Correct Score: 2–2
• Goal Market: Over 2.5 goals – expect open, attacking football

Back over 2.5 goals at odds of 21/20 with AK Bets