Match stats

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46 Ball possession (%) 54
20 Goal attempts 12
5 Shots on Goal 5
7 Shots off Goal 3
8 Blocked shots 4

Red Bull Salzburg vs Brugge: prediction & betting odds 6 August 2025

The first leg of the 3rd qualifying round of the 2025/26 Champions League between Salzburg (Austria) and Club Brugge (Belgium) will take place on August 6 at the Red Bull Arena. Salzburg vs. Club Brugge: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Salzburg

The team qualified for the Champions League by finishing second in the Austrian championship last season. In this tournament, Thomas Leitch's side has already advanced past one stage, defeating Brann (4-1, 1-1). However, their performance in the 2024/25 Champions League was disappointing, with Salzburg suffering seven defeats and finishing 34th. They conceded 27 goals, the worst record among all teams. Notably, the team has participated in the Champions League group stage for six consecutive seasons.

  • Salzburg has failed to win 5 of their last 6 Champions League matches (1 draw, 4 losses).
  • At least three goals were scored in 6 of their last 7 games in this tournament.
  • In 4 of their last 5 home matches in the Champions League, the team conceded at least two goals.

Predicted lineup for Salzburg (4-4-2)

Alexander Schlager – Stefan Lainer, Kwaku Gadu, Jacob Rasmussen, Frans Krätzig – Mads Bidstrup, Maurits Kjærgaard, Sota Kitano, Soumaila Diabate – Karim Onisiwo, Edmund Baidoo.

Club Brugge

Finishing second in the national championship allowed the Belgians to participate in the most prestigious European competition. Nicky Hayen's team is set to play their first matches in the 2025/26 Champions League and will surely aim to replicate last season's success. In the previous tournament, Club Brugge finished 24th in the group stage, then advanced past Atalanta in the playoffs but were stopped by Aston Villa in the Round of 16 (0-3, 1-3). Thus, the club matched its best Champions League achievement.

  • Both teams scored in 6 of Club Brugge's last 8 Champions League matches.
  • The team has not won in 7 of their last 9 away games in this tournament (3 draws, 4 losses).
  • The Belgians have conceded in 6 of their last 7 away matches in the Champions League.

Predicted lineup for Club Brugge (4-3-3)

Noah Jakkers – Brandon Mechele, Said Romero, Jorne Spilers, Roberto Seis – Raphael Onyedika, Hans Vanaken, Ludovit Reis – Christos Tzolis, Romeo Vermant, Hugo Vetlesen.

Referee

Srdjan Jovanovic (Serbia)

Matches – 7 (International matches, 2023/24 - 2024/25);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 30;

Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;

Red cards shown – 1;

Average fouls per match – 19;

Penalties – 43%.

Salzburg vs. Club Brugge: Match Prediction

Salzburg's matches in the previous Champions League campaign were noted for their high scoring, averaging 4 goals per game. The team generally aims to play attacking football, and they have managed to do so even on the international stage, scoring in 5 of their last 7 Champions League matches. However, this style has affected their defense, as they have conceded in 11 consecutive matches in this tournament, with at least two goals allowed in 7 of those games.

The Belgians also delivered entertaining football in the 2024/25 Champions League, with both teams scoring in 6 of Club Brugge's last 8 matches in this tournament, and only two games in this period featuring fewer than three goals. The coaching staff remains unchanged, and there have been no major roster changes during the off-season. I believe the club will stick to its style, as suggested by the result of Club Brugge's first match in the new Belgian championship – a 3-3 draw.

My prediction: Total over 2.5 goals

Betting tips 6 August 2025

The Champions League qualification phase is gradually approaching its conclusion. One of the most intriguing fixtures at this stage features Red Bull Salzburg taking on Club Brugge. Both teams participated in the main stage of Europe’s premier competition last season.

Red Bull Salzburg began their qualification campaign in the quarter-finals, where they comfortably saw off SK Brann, winning 4:1 in the first leg before drawing 1:1 in the second leg. One of the standout performers in those matches was young midfielder Maurits Kjaergaard, who found the net in both legs. Additionally, Stefan Lainer has rejoined the squad this summer following a five-year stint with Borussia Mönchengladbach.

In contrast, Club Brugge appear to have been weakened over the summer, as demonstrated by their disappointing start to the Belgian league season, which included a 2:1 defeat against mid-table side KV Mechelen. The squad lost one of their leading scorers, Ferran Jutglà (10 goals), as well as key defender Maxim De Cuyper during the transfer window. With no suitable replacements brought in, the early season form has been far from convincing.

It’s evident that Red Bull Salzburg will be looking to take full advantage of home conditions to secure a result. Given the current struggles of Club Brugge, the Austrians are well positioned to come away with a favourable outcome. Dropping points here would be a serious setback for them.

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Team lineups

Red Bull Salzburg

Thomas Letsch
coach
Player Matches Goals
Line-up
Alexander Schlager
gk. 0 0
Frans Krätzig
df. 0 0
Jacob Vandsø Ryfeldt Rasmussen
df. 0 0
Joane Kouakou Gadou
df. 0 0
Stefan Lainer
df. 0 0
Mads Bidstrup
mf. 0 0
Maurits Kjærgaard
mf. 0 0
Sota Kitano
mf. 0 0
Soumaïla Diabate
mf. 0 0
Dorgeles Nene
fw. 0 0
Yorbe Vertessen
fw. 0 0
Substitutes
Salko Hamzić
gk. 0 0
Aleksa Terzić
df. 0 0
Jannik Schuster
df. 0 0
Mamady Diambou
mf. 0 0
Tim Trummer
mf. 0 0
Adam Daghim
fw. 0 0
Edmund Baidoo
fw. 0 0
Kerim-Sam Alajbegović
fw. 0 0
Petar Ratkov
fw. 0 0
Brugge

Nicky Hayen
coach
Player Matches Goals
Line-up
Simon Mignolet
gk. 0 0
Bjorn Thomas Meijer
df. 0 0
Brandon Mechelen
df. 0 0
Joaquin Seys
df. 0 0
Jorne Spileers
df. 0 0
Hans Vanaken
mf. 0 0
Hugo Vegard Vetlesen
mf. 0 0
Ludovit Reis
mf. 0 0
Raphael Onyedika Nwadike
mf. 0 0
Christos Tzolis
fw. 0 0
Romeo Vermant
fw. 0 0
Substitutes
Aleksandar Stanković
gk. 0 0
Nordin Jackers
gk. 0 0
Tristan Danique van den Heuvel
gk. 0 0
Hugo Thierry Siquet
df. 0 0
Vince Chijioke Osuji
df. 0 0
Zaid Abner Romero
df. 0 0
Cisse Sandra
mf. 0 0
Carlos Roberto Forbs Borges
fw. 0 0
Kaye Furo Tamuno Iyowuna
fw. 0 0
Nicolò Tresoldi
fw. 0 0
Shandre Miguel Campbell
fw. 0 0
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