FC Porto vs Red Star: Lineups, Predictions and Betting Tips Predictions

FC Porto vs Red Star: Lineups, Predictions and Betting Tips

Match Details: October 2, 2025| Estadio De Dragao | UEFA Europa League | 20:00 GMT

The second matchday of the UEFA Europa League is upon us, as Portuguese giants Porto meet Serbia's Red Star Belgrade.

Key Betting Tip: Over 2.5 goals at 1.57 odds on Betfred represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

FC Porto vs Red Star Predicted Lineups

FC Porto Predicted XI: Costa; Rosario, Bednarek, Kiwior, Sanusi; Froholdt, Varela, Veiga; Sainz, Omorodion, Pepe

Red Star Predicted XI: Lima; Seol, Tebo, Veljkovic, Tiknizyan; Handel, Elsnik; Radonjic, Duarte, Ivanic; Arnautovic

FC Porto vs Red Star Current League Standings

FC Porto currently sit 9th in the Europa League table with 1 win out of 1.

Meanwhile, Red Star are in 20th place after 1 draw.

FC Porto vs Red Star Head-To-Head Timeline

FC Porto and Red Star Belgrade have never meet in a competitive match.

Recent FC Porto vs Red Star Matches Analysis

FC Porto Last 5 Matches:

Arouca 0-4 FC Porto (Liga Portugal)

Salzburg 0-1 FC Porto (Europa League)

Rio Ave 0-3 FC Porto (Liga Portugal)

FC Porto 1-0 Nacional (Liga Portugal)

Sporting 1-2 FC Porto (Liga Portugal)

Red Star Last 5 Matches:

Red Star 2-1 Radnicki 1923 (Superliga)

Red Star 1-1 Celtic (Europa League)

Partizan 1-2 Red Star (Superliga)

Red Star 7-1 Zeleznicar (Superliga)

Novi Pazar 1-5 Red Star (Superliga)

Both teams have been in fine form as of late, both being unbeaten in their past five games.

FC Porto vs Red Star Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 66.70% confidence in over 2.5 goals. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability and tactical matchups.

FC Porto vs Red Star Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Over 2.5 goals @ 1.57 on Betfred - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted over 2.5 goals in this fixture. Both teams recent form justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: FC Porto vs Red Star

Samuel Omorodion Aghehowa (FC Porto): The Spain international has been on fire so far this season, scoring 5 goals in 6 appearances in the Portuguese first division. Expect him to cause plenty of problems for the Red Star defence.

Marko Arnautovic (Red Star): Although the Austrian veteran striker hasn't made a blistering start to his Red Star career, he does pose a significant threat as a striker. Arnautovic has played for multiple big clubs and knows European competition well, he could be a threat here for Red Star.

FC Porto vs Red Star Match Facts

Referee: German Harm Osmers has been chosen as the official for this contest. He has been a FIFA listed referee since 2020, and has been an official of the Bundesliga since 2016.

Broadcast Information:

UK: This game is being broadcasted on TNT Sports 8.

Stadium Information: The venue for this game is the Estadio De Dragao. It has a capacity of 50,033 and it is the 3rd largest stadium in Portugal.