Larne vs Crvena Zvezda Prediction, Preview and Stats

Europe flag 2026/2027 Champions League, Europe
Inver Park Wed, 22 Jul - 12:00 AM
Champions League
Larne Larne
Versus
Crvena Zvezda CRV
KICKOFF : Wed, 22 Jul - 12:00 AM
2nd Qualifying Round Leg 1 of 2

CONTEXT

Larne welcomes Crvena Zvezda to Inver Park for the opening leg of their Champions League second qualifying round tie during the 2026/2027 campaign. The home team carries a substantial power score advantage of 25.6 points over their visitors. Venue familiarity could play a role in how the contest unfolds under the lights. Limited information exists regarding recent outings for either participant. Structural elements suggest a mismatch in overall team capabilities based on the metrics provided. Both clubs must navigate the challenges of international cup football at this stage. Preparation involves careful analysis of opponent strengths and potential weaknesses. The atmosphere at the ground is expected to energize the hosts throughout the ninety minutes. Crvena Zvezda will look to overcome the away disadvantage through organized play. This encounter marks an important milestone in the European journey for the Northern Irish side.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Larne holds a power score of 50 compared to Crvena Zvezda's 24.45.
  • Form: Home side records a form score of 50 while the away team sits at 0.
  • Squad: Squad details for both teams remain unspecified in available data.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are not provided for this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition play information is unavailable at present.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data shows low confidence with proxy usage for both clubs.
  • xVariable: Power advantage stands at 25.6 points favoring the home team.
  • Market: Baseline split: Larne 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Crvena Zvezda 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Larne N. Rooney
N. Rooney
VS
Crvena Zvezda D. Stankovic
D. Stankovic
3
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Tre Fiori Rank: W
Tre Fiori Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Larne
0%
Draw
0%
Away Crvena Zvezda
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
50
24.45
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Larne
Crvena Zvezda
Power Score
50
24.45
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Larne — Opponent-weighted form score
Crvena Zvezda — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Larne Crvena Zvezda

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Larne Larne Home
0 matches
Crvena Zvezda CRV Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-16T00:09:55+00:00

TEAM FORMATION

Official lineups and formations are usually announced 60–90 minutes before kickoff. Check back closer to the match to see the starting XIs here.

General Information

Date & Time :
Jul 22, 2026, 12:00 AM
Competition :
2026/2027 Champions League, Europe · 2nd Qualifying Round · Leg 1 of 2
Stadium :
Inver Park
Capacity :
1100
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

1
Rohan Ferguson
Rohan Ferguson Goalkeeper
36
Dylan Graham
Dylan Graham Goalkeeper
31
Daniel Collett
Daniel Collett Goalkeeper
23
Tomas Cosgrove
Tomas Cosgrove Defender
4
Aaron Donnelly
Aaron Donnelly Defender
5
Sam McClelland
Sam McClelland Defender
11
Sean Graham
Sean Graham Defender
3
Matt Ridley
Matt Ridley Defender
47
James Simpson
James Simpson Defender
46
Logan Wallace
Logan Wallace Defender
8
Mark Randall
Mark Randall Midfielder
21
Leroy Millar
Leroy Millar Midfielder
15
Ronan Doherty
Ronan Doherty Midfielder
6
Christopher Gallagher
Christopher Gallagher Midfielder
22
Jordan McEneff
Jordan McEneff Midfielder
25
Dylan Sloan
Dylan Sloan Midfielder
26
Dan Bent
Dan Bent Midfielder
32
Cormac Austin
Cormac Austin Midfielder
45
Montel Gibson
Montel Gibson Attacker
7
Conor McKendry
Conor McKendry Attacker
19
Kevin O'Hara
Kevin O'Hara Attacker
9
Paul O'Neill
Paul O'Neill Attacker
30
Matthew Lusty
Matthew Lusty Attacker
14
Benjamin Magee
Benjamin Magee Attacker
17
Joshua Ukek
Joshua Ukek Attacker
10
Tiarnan O'Connor
Tiarnan O'Connor Attacker

Squad ▼

18
Omri Glazer
Omri Glazer Goalkeeper
1
Matheus Lima Magalhães
Matheus Lima Magalhães Goalkeeper
77
Ivan Guteša
Ivan Guteša Goalkeeper
50
Savo Radanović
Savo Radanović Goalkeeper
13
Milos Veljkovic
Milos Veljkovic Defender
5
Rodrigo de Souza Prado
Rodrigo de Souza Prado Defender
23
Nayair Tiknizyan
Nayair Tiknizyan Defender
25
Strahinja Eraković
Strahinja Eraković Defender
24
Nikola Stanković
Nikola Stanković Defender
66
Young-Woo Seol
Young-Woo Seol Defender
30
Tebo Franklin Degaulle
Tebo Franklin Degaulle Defender
71
Adem Avdić
Adem Avdić Defender
45
Stefan Gudelj
Stefan Gudelj Defender
27
Matej Strika
Matej Strika Defender
21
Timi Elšnik
Timi Elšnik Midfielder
4
Mirko Ivanić
Mirko Ivanić Midfielder
10
Aleksandar Katai
Aleksandar Katai Midfielder
33
Rade Krunić
Rade Krunić Midfielder
15
Mohammad Abu Fani
Mohammad Abu Fani Midfielder
70
Muhammed Cham Saracevic
Muhammed Cham Saracevic Midfielder
—
Edmond Addo
Edmond Addo Midfielder
20
Tomás Romano Pereira Santos Händel
Tomás Romano Pereira Santos Händel Midfielder
—
Jovan Šljivić
Jovan Šljivić Midfielder
6
Mahmudu Bajo
Mahmudu Bajo Midfielder
60
Matej Gashtarov
Matej Gashtarov Midfielder
22
Vasilije Kostov
Vasilije Kostov Midfielder
7
Marko Arnautović
Marko Arnautović Attacker
17
Bruno Duarte da Silva
Bruno Duarte da Silva Attacker
75
Loizos Loizou
Loizos Loizou Attacker
—
Vladimir Lučić
Vladimir Lučić Attacker
80
Warren Babicka Shavy
Warren Babicka Shavy Attacker
9
Jay Ifeanyi-Junior Enem
Jay Ifeanyi-Junior Enem Attacker
8
Kristiyan Balov
Kristiyan Balov Attacker
35
Douglas Owusu
Douglas Owusu Attacker
40
Luka Zarić
Luka Zarić Attacker
55
Dimitrije Saric
Dimitrije Saric Attacker
91
Vasilije Subotic
Vasilije Subotic Attacker
—
Luka Sandulovic
Luka Sandulovic Attacker

CONCLUSION

The match at Inver Park sets the stage for an engaging European night where Larne seeks to leverage home support against a formidable Crvena Zvezda outfit. Tactical discipline will be crucial as both sides adjust to the demands of the qualifying phase. Opportunities may arise from set piece situations given the data profiles. Squad depth and individual quality could influence the outcome over the course of the game. Efficient use of possession and quick transitions remain key areas to monitor. The power differential points toward a competitive but challenging assignment for the visitors. Ultimately the first leg provides a platform for both teams to establish momentum heading into the return fixture. Observers will watch closely for standout performances that shape the tie's direction.

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