Two regular campaigners on the European scene will clash when Red Bull Salzburg hosts Club Brugge in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round on Wednesday, 6 August at the Red Bull Arena.
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Red Bull Salzburg vs Club Brugge prediction: A high-scoring affair is expected
Key stats
- Eight of Salzburg's last 10 UCL matches produced over 2.5 goals.
- Club Brugge conceded three goals in three of their last five away UCL games.
- Both teams scored in Club Brugge's last five competitive games
- There have been at least three goals recorded in four of Salzburg's last five matches.
Correct score prediction: Red Bull Salzburg 2-2 Club Brugge
FC Salzburg enters this clash off the back of a 5-2 aggregate win over Brann in the previous round Champions League qualifying round, although they could only manage a 2-2 draw in their first Austrian Bundesliga outing. Going into this clash, the hosts will back themselves to get past the Belgians, having played in the group stage of the competition in the last six seasons.
Their opponents, Club Brugge, are vastly experienced in this competition, and they reached the last 16 in last season's competition. Starting their quest for Champions League football this term, the Belgian giants recorded a winning start in the domestic campaign, coming from behind to beat Genk 2-1. If they get past Salzburg over the two legs, it will be their eighth appearance in the competitions in 10 seasons.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Away side has the edge
- HOME: 13/8 (2.63) – 38.1%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 6/4 (2.50) – 40%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Despite being the home side, Salzburg are viewed as the underdogs by the bookies. This match will be their biggest test yet in the current campaign. The bookmakers priced them at 13/5 (2.63), representing a 38.1% chance of success.
Red Star Belgrade are the slight favourites ahead of Poznan, having won each of their four opening games this season. Their last defeat dates back to the end of June in a friendly against Zenit St. Petersburg. They carry 6/4 (2.50) odds to emerge victorious – a 40% probability of triumph.
Club Brugge are slight favourites at 6/4 (2.50) odds, a probability of 40% to emerge as the conquerors on the night.
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Most recent H2Hs: First meeting since 2019
These two sides last met in the 2019 Europa League, with both sides earning a victory apiece that time. This meeting will be their third competitive meeting.
UEFA Europa League 21/02/19
FC Salzburg
Club Brugge
UEFA Europa League 14/02/19
Club Brugge
FC Salzburg
Red Bull Salzburg preview: Unbeaten in four matches in all competitions
The home side will enter this encounter in a confident mood, as they remain unbeaten in four matches in all competitions. Although they drew 2-2 last time out, they will be buoyed by their 5-2 aggregate victory over Brann in the previous round.
Predicted lineup: Schlager (GK), Gadou, Bidstrup, Kratzig, Lainer, Rasmussen, Kitano, Diabate, Baidoo, Kjaergaard & Onisiwo
Austria Bundesliga 09/05/25
L
SK Sturm Graz
4
FC Salzburg
2
Austria Bundesliga 04/05/25
W
FK Austria Vienna
0
FC Salzburg
2
Austria Bundesliga 27/04/25
L
Wolfsberger AC
2
FC Salzburg
1
Austria Bundesliga 23/04/25
D
Wolfsberger AC
1
FC Salzburg
1
Austria Bundesliga 20/04/25
W
FK Austria Vienna
1
FC Salzburg
3
Club Brugge preview: Can they get back to winning ways
Club Brugge suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Mechelen, a result which ended a 12-game unbeaten run, and their first loss in the league since April.
With that disappointing loss, the visitors will be eager to get back to winning ways on Wednesday, but they will have to fight without the duo of Maxim De Cuyper and Chemsdine Talbi, both of whom have departed the club.
Predicted lineup: Jackers (GK), Mechele, Onyedika, Seys, Spileers, Romero, Reis, Vanaken, Tzolis, Vermant & Vertessen
Belgium First Division A 11/05/25
W
Genk
0
Club Brugge
2
Belgium Cup 04/05/25
W
Anderlecht
1
Club Brugge
2
Belgium First Division A 01/05/25
W
Gent
1
Club Brugge
4
Belgium First Division A 27/04/25
D
Union Saint Gilloise
0
Club Brugge
0
Belgium First Division A 24/04/25
L
Union Saint Gilloise
1
Club Brugge
0
Player to watch: Yorbe Vertessen
Yorbe Vertessen has been impressive in his last few outings, coming off the bench in two of his last matches for his side.