Inter Milan vs Crvena Zvezda Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Champions League, October 1, 2024
Preview
- Date: Tuesday, October 1
- Kick-off Time: 7:00 pm GMT
- Venue: San Siro, Milan, Italy
Matchday two of the 2024/25 Champions League will witness Inter Milan welcome Serbian side, Red Star Belgrade at the iconic Giuseppe Meazza Stadium. Inter Milan vs Red Star Belgrade will undoubtedly have lots of fireworks and talking points following the encounter. The visitors will have a gigantic task in front of them, especially after the 2-1 defeat to Benfica two weeks ago. Inter, on the other hand, played out an entertaining 0-0 draw away at Manchester City.
The defending Italian champions would have liked a better start to their title defence in Italy. Some sections of the supporters have complained of complacency from their players in the early weeks of the new season. Inter Milan currently finds itself in fourth place in the Serie A table with 11 points from six matches. Simone Inzaghi planned a brilliant performance at the Etihad Stadium on matchday one. The Nerazzurri will be keen to replicate that display on Tuesday, albeit with a better and clinical touch in front of goal.
Red Star Belgrade will be delighted with how the recent results have turned out. The Serbians have accumulated five victories and suffered a single defeat in the last six matches. Vladan Milojevic oversaw a successful qualification run which has brought Red Star into the main round of the UEFA Champions League. The club will have a difficult time in the Champions League this season with the likes of Monaco, AC Milan, and FC Barcelona still to come but the fanbase will be eager to obtain the experience of seeing their beloved players compete at the top level.
Inter Milan Team News
The biggest blow for Simone Inzaghi will be the absence of Nicolo Barella. The midfielder had a sumptuous game against Manchester City but will have to remain on the sidelines for a while due to a muscle injury. Canadian fullback, Tajon Buchanan is a doubt for the game. The Italian coach will once again ask for his wing-backs to cover the majority of the field and be the pivotal players on Tuesday evening.
Red Star Belgrade Team News
For Red Star Belgrade, Ognjen Mimovic (Knock) is the only confirmed absentee so far. Vladan Milojevic will be pleased to have the rest of his squad at his disposal for selection.
Inter Milan vs Red Star Belgrade Predicted Lineups
Inter Milan Predicted Lineup (3-5-2)
Goalkeeper: Sommer
Defenders: Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni
Midfielders: Dumfries, Frattesi, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco
Forwards: Martinez, Thuram
Red Star Belgrade Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Glazer
Defenders: Gomes, Djiga, Spajic, Seol
Midfielders: Krunic, Elsnik, Ivanic
Forwards: Mvumpa, Duarte, Olayinka
Inter Milan vs Red Star Belgrade H2H Record
The two sides have met on two previous occasions during the 1980/81 UEFA Champions League campaign. Inter turned out to be the winner with a victory accompanied by a draw.
| Result | Year and Competition |
| Red Star Belgrade 0-1 Inter Milan | 1981, UEFA Champions League |
| Inter Milan 1-1 Red Star Belgrade | 1981, UEFA Champions League |
Key Players to Watch in Inter Milan vs Red Star Belgrade
Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan)
The Inter captain finally opened his account for the season with a brace against Udinese on the weekend. Inter’s shaky start to the campaign can be attributed to Martinez’s lack of clinical touch. The 27-year-old was even relegated to the bench for a while but has now reclaimed his starting berth. Lautaro Martinez is the top goalscorer for Inter Milan in the Simone Inzaghi era. The club will need him to start a scoring streak. The Argentinian has 12 goals and five assists in his Champions League career.
Alessandro Bastoni (Inter Milan)
Just as how important Lautaro Martinez is for the frontline of Inter Milan, Alessandro Bastoni has established himself as a key contributor on the other end. The centre back is deployed on the left side of the three-man backline. His height favours him with an added layer of physicality which was evident in his duels with Erling Haaland on matchday one. The 25-year-old is also wonderfully capable of venturing forward owing to splendid crossing ability and being a handful from set-pieces.
Inter Milan vs Red Star Belgrade Prediction
Red Star Belgrade fans will be aware that their trip to Milan can take an ugly turn. If Simone Inzaghi’s men can turn up in their best shape, there is no doubt that the Serie A champions can easily brush past the Serbian side. Inter’s uncertainty in the final third will be the only area to address for the players.
Predicted Score: Inter Milan 3-0 Red Star Belgrade (Watch Live)
Where to watch Inter Milan vs Red Star Belgrade Live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | CBS and TUDN |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| India | Sony Sports Network/SonyLIV |
| Italy | Sky Sports Italy |
| Serbia | Arena Sport |
FAQs
Q. When is Inter Milan vs Red Star Belgrade?
The Inter Milan vs Red Star Belgrade match will be played on 1ˢᵗ October at the San Siro in Milan.
Q. Where to watch Inter Milan vs Red Star Belgrade live for free?
The Inter Milan vs Red Star Belgrade match can be watched on ServusTV, RTÉ Player, and Tabii.
Q. What is the predicted score in Inter Milan vs Red Star Belgrade?
Our predicted score for the upcoming Inter Milan vs Red Star Belgrade fixture is 3-0 to Inter Milan.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Inter Milan vs Red Star Belgrade?
The last and only two meetings between Inter Milan and Red Star Belgrade have ended in a win for Inter and a draw.