Larne make the trip to Belgrade to face Crvena Zvezda in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League qualifier and it appears very much a case of mission impossible for Gary Haveron's side.
They were humbled 4-0 in the first leg at Inver Park and Larne are almost certain to drop into the Europa League third qualifying round after this game.
Crvena Zvezda have made a free-scoring start to the new season in Serbia and may inflict more pain on Larne at the Stadion Rajko Mitic.
Crvena Zvezda v Larne Tips Summary
Best Bet - Crvena Zvezda -2 @ 4/7
Alternative Bet - Under 9.5 corners @ 1/1
Bet Builder - Crvena Zvezda to win to nil, Crvena Zvezda Half-Time/Full-Time, Most goals in 2nd half & Crvena Zvezda most corners @ 15/4
Crvena Zvezda v Larne Prediction
Best Bet: Crvena Zvezda -2 @ 4/7
This looks like all but a formality for the Serbian champions after they cruised to a 4-0 win in Antrim last week in the first leg.
Larne had come through a two-legged UEFA Champions League qualifier for the first time when they ousted Tre Flori, champions of San Marino, but the step up in class was too much.
The opening goal from Bruno Duarte did come from a contentiously awarded penalty, but there was no doubting that the visiting side had a class edge.
They had 27 shots at goal compared to just one from Larne and were dominant throughout.
Red Star have scored 12 times in three games so far this season, the win in Larne sandwiched between 5-0 and 3-1 wins to begin their domestic campaign.
Another routine success is forecast and Dejan Stankovic's side should once more do the business by at least three clear goals.
Alternative Bet: Under 9.5 corners @ 1/1
Red Star won the corner count 8-0 in the first leg and Larne may struggle once again to get forward enough to make a significant contribution on that front.
The Serbian side have taken 23 corners across their three games so far this season, while facing just two.
They have not hit double figures thus far on their own and, given Larne are unlikely to aid the count much, less than 10 corners looks like the way to go in Belgrade.
Crvena Zvezda v Larne Bet Builder Tip
Crvena Zvezda to win to nil
Crvena Zvezda Half-Time/Full-Time
Most goals in 2nd half
Crvena Zvezda most corners
Pays 15/4
This has all the hallmarks of a game that will play out similarly to the first leg. Larne were stubborn in the first half and only got breached by Duarte's penalty before the interval.
It became harder for them as the contest wore on, with 73 per cent possession for the visiting side after half-time and 11 shots on target compared to four in the first half.
Larne may not hold out to the break in Belgrade but can keep it tight in the opening 45 minutes before things slip again in the second period.
Red Star will surely win the corner count once more and it is probable that Larne will exit this tie without getting on the scoresheet.
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Key Match Stats
Crvena Zvezda were 4-0 winners in the first leg at Inver Park and the Serbian champions won the shot count 27-1 in that first leg
The visiting side had 15 efforts on target and won eight corners, with Larne unable to register on either front
Red Star have scored 12 goals and conceded one in three competitive games this month, winning both games to start the Serbian Super Liga
Larne were 3-1 aggregate winners against Tre Flori in their first qualifier - the first time the Irish League side have progressed in this competition
Brazilian forward Bruno Duarte scored twice in the first leg and has three goals and three assists in three games
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