The UEFA Champions League showdown between FK Crvena Zvezda and Manchester City on 13th December 2023, was a game that lived up to the expectations of football bettors with a high scoring affair.

Manchester City's effectiveness in capitalizing on their offensive movements was a significant factor in this match. Their total of three goals, the first achieved only 19:13 minutes into the game, showed their attacking prowess early on. The second goal was scored a bit over an hour into the match at 01:01:42. Despite FK Crvena Zvezda's attempt at a comeback with two goals in the second half, at 01:16:04 and 01:30:16, Manchester City kept their composure and managed to score again at 01:24:34, thereby consolidating their win.

Although FK Crvena Zvezda showed spirit in their retaliation during the second half, their earlier defensive weaknesses facilitated Manchester City’s win. The dissatisfaction of the FK Crvena Zvezda squad was apparent through the increase of fouls committed along with three yellow cards awarded during the game, a statistic suggesting a possible frustration or loss of control within the team.

Both teams had equal numbers of corner kicks and offsides, a total of two and three respectively, showing a similar ability to read and venture into the opponents' defensive third and yet also an equal accuity in being caught off guard.

However, one of the key disparities was the number of fouls committed by both teams. FK Crvena Zvezda committed 21 fouls, more than double the 9 fouls committed by Manchester City, a data point that illustrates FK Crvena Zvezda's more aggressive or even desperate defensive behavior as they struggled to contain Manchester City's attack.

In conclusion, data and statistical factors such as the goals and fouls clearly influenced the outcome of this match. Manchester City showcased superior strategic efficiency on the pitch which translated into goals early on and throughout the match, despite FK Crvena Zvezda's best efforts. On the other hand, FK Crvena Zvezda's high foul rate could suggest a potential improvement area for future matches, especially in maintaining defensive discipline. Such factors should be carefully evaluated by bettors for an accurate prediction in future games.

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