Crvena Zvezda vs Celtic prediction 24.09.2025 | UEFA Europa League

Despite the disappointment of missing out on the Champions League, Crvena Zvezda have been flying domestically. They have won all seven of their league matches and sit top of the Mozzart Bet Superliga with 21 points, two ahead of arch-rivals Partizan Belgrade, who have played a game more. Vladan Milojević’s side have been particularly ruthless in recent outings - scoring 14 goals across emphatic wins over Novi Pazar, Železničar, and Partizan.

Aleksandar Katai leads the scoring charts with 11 goals in just seven appearances, underlining the team’s impressive attacking output.

Celtic endured a similar fate in Europe, crashing out of the Champions League playoff round after losing 3-2 on penalties to Kairat Almaty, having failed to score in 210 minutes across two legs. The shock defeat against such modest opposition has visibly dented their confidence. Following that setback, they went three consecutive matches without finding the net, including a goalless draw in the Old Firm derby against Rangers just before the international break.

Although they returned with a narrow 2-1 victory over Kilmarnock, their overall performances have been unconvincing. Still, they remain unbeaten in the Scottish Premiership after five matches. One bright spot has been 24-year-old Swedish forward Benjamin Nygren, who has already scored three goals this season.