Top match on the Salzach!
The penultimate round of Champions League qualifying is upon us and we have a tip for the Austrian-Belgian clash between Red Bull Salzburg and Bruges! The hosts entered the competition in the last round, while the Flemish side had a bye.
Nevertheless, they are in better form, given that the Belgians have been playing in their national league longer than their opponents. Against this backdrop, and taking into account the generally better equipped team, we predict a victory for Red Bull Salzburg against Brugge, including the option of a draw.
Furthermore, we do not expect a shortage of goals: Although we consider the visiting Hayen team to be slight favorites, they still have room for improvement from a defensive standpoint. FCB is still waiting for a clean sheet after three competitive games this season, and there have been goals on both sides and more than two goals in every game!
Red Bull Salzburg – Bruges Head-to-head record / H2H record
The teams last faced each other in the round of 32 of the Europa League in 2019. Back then, the Mozartstädter prevailed after a 1-2 defeat in the first leg at the Flemish side thanks to a confident 4-0 home win in the second leg.
The odds are now even for the upcoming match between Red Bull Salzburg and Bruges.
Red Bull Salzburg – Bruges prediction
Both teams have been regulars in the Champions League in recent years and naturally want to maintain this status. However, we see the visitors as slight favorites. FCB got off to a successful start to the new season with a win in the Belgian Super Cup against the champions from St. Gilles and then impressed with a victory against Genk, another top team in the league.
However, they suffered their first defeat of the season in their dress rehearsal against Mechelen in the Jupiler League. However, due to the earlier start to the season in the Belgian top flight compared to the Bundesliga in the Alpine republic, we believe the Flemish side has more competitive experience. In light of this, we are going for a Red Bull Salzburg away win against Bruges, but with a draw as a backup option due to the visitors’ shaky defense.
