Bratislava vs. Lille: Preview and Predictions (2023)**

The Group F clash between FC Spartak Trnava and Crvena Zvezda on Thursday, August 11, promises to be an enthralling battle between two evenly matched sides. Spartak Trnava, the Slovakian champions, will be looking to make a statement in their first Europa League group stage appearance since 2018. They have started the season brightly, winning four of their first five league games. Crvena Zvezda, the Serbian giants, are no strangers to European competition. They have won the Europa League once and the European Cup once. They will be looking to continue their good form, having won their last three games in all competitions. The match will be played at the Anton Malatinsky Stadium in Trnava, Slovakia. **Head-to-head record** The two teams have never met before in European competition. **Form** Spartak Trnava: W W W W D Crvena Zvezda: W W W L W **Team news** Spartak Trnava will be without injured defender Martin Toth. Crvena Zvezda will be without injured midfielder Marko Marin. **Prediction** This is a tough match to call, with both teams in good form. However, Crvena Zvezda’s greater experience in European competition could give them the edge. **Suggested lineups** Spartak Trnava: Chudý, Kovác, Medina, Kruzliak, Twardzik, Vlasko, Boussaid, Bamidele, Grendel, Bukata, Kozak Crvena Zvezda: Borjan, Gobeljic, Pankov, Dragovic, Rodic, Kangwa, Krsticic, Sanogo, Ivanic, Mitrovic, Katai **Prediction: Crvena Zvezda to win 2-1**