Overview
- Kick-off is 8pm UK at the Rajko Mitic Stadium in Belgrade, with live coverage on TNT Sports 2 and streaming available to subscribers.
- Celtic arrive unbeaten domestically and coming off a 4-0 cup win over Partick Thistle as they reset after their Champions League qualifying exit to Kairat Almaty.
- Red Star have seven straight league victories and a recent Eternal Derby win over Partizan as they look to extend a long unbeaten home run against Scottish opposition.
- Team news includes Red Star midfielder Rade Krunic ruled out, while Celtic are without Alistair Johnston, Anthony Ralston and Auston Trusty, making teenager Colby Donovan the likely starter at right-back; Jota remains a long-term absentee.
- Bookmakers price the contest closely, reflecting Red Star’s strong home form and Celtic’s solid start under Brendan Rodgers.