- Salzburg's last 5 matches in all competitions are 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat.
- Milan's recent away record is 0 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats.
- Salzburg's home form is 1 win and 1 defeat over the same period.
Salzburg’s press could nick this one
Salzburg are 14th in the UEFA Europa League 2026/2027 League Phase table on 3 points after 1 game, while Milan are 29th on 0 points after 1 game. In what looks to be a very close tactical match, the home side should have the edge in front of their own fans at the Red Bull Arena on Thursday.
Danny Röhl has done an excellent job since taking over as Salzburg's head coach in July 2026, maintaining the trademark Red Bull press and high-tempo, vertical style of football that has defined the club under his more famous predecessors.
Rúben Amorim has also kept the club ticking over at Milan since he took over as head coach in June 2026, implementing a structured, high-intensity system with three at the back that is made for quick transitions.
The Rossoneri will be solid, but the Bullen are fresh
The visitors' last 5 matches are 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat, which is a patchy sequence by any standards, but their most recent 3 results do give us some more information to go on. A 0-2 home loss to SL Benfica in the UEFA Europa League was followed by a 3-0 home win against Lecce in Serie A, and a 1-1 away draw with Sassuolo last time out.
The Rossoneri will likely set up to be solid in possession and keep the game compact, but the wing-backs and half-space runners in the team should look to exploit the channels left by Salzburg's forward pressing game. Diego Moreira has 3 of Milan's 7 goals in their last 5 games and looks to be the sharpest edge to Milan's attack.
Salzburg's games have been mixed of late, but their last 2 results have been a 1-2 defeat to FC Blau-Weiss Linz at home in a friendly and a 0-0 draw away to Grazer AK 1902 in the Bundesliga. The Bullen have looked a little below their best, so their edge has been dulled a little, but home advantage should swing this in their favour.
The goal markets are not worth a punt
FC Red Bull Salzburg to win at 53/20 looks like a great price for a side that is fresh and should be able to come out on top of AC Milan that has drawn 3 of their away games. Both teams to score - No at 27/20 is also live, as both sides are set up to control the risk and play compact, and under 2.5 goals at 13/10 looks a good shout for what is likely to be a cagey evening in front of goal.
Haris Tabakovic has 1 goal in 1 game so far in the UEFA Europa League 2026/2027, so he looks like a clear focal point for Salzburg's attacks.
