Manchester City vs Red Star Belgrade 19.09.2023 Prediction: UEFA Champions League

Match Overview

Manchester City begin their Champions League campaign for the 2023-24 season by taking on Red Star Belgrade at the Etihad Stadium on 19 September, Tuesday. Pep's men will be hoping to put up a dominating performance and lay down the law as far as playing at home goes. Belgrade will know better than to take things easy against this team. 

Key Highlights 

Manchester City have not been defeated in the last six matches that they have played. Red Star Belgrade, on the other hand, have won just three out of the last five matches that they have participated in. This means that out of the two teams on offer, Manchester City are in a better run of form, as is to be expected from the defending champions of Europe.

Injury Report

Red Star Belgrade can be very pleased because they do not have any major injuries in their side. Manchester City, on the other hand, will have to make do with the absence of Zack Steffen, Kevin de Bruyne, Jack Grealish and John Stones.

Prediction

Manchester City are the downright favourites to win this game. We expect them to do so quite comfortably as well. Red Star Belgrade will pose no challenge to this well-oiled machine of Pep Guardiola. The thing to look out for here is how many goals Manchester City manage to put past Red Star Belgrade. This will be a very lopsided contest between these two teams.