Salzburg vs Brugge. Prediction and bet on the match

On August 6, Salzburg and Brugge will meet in the Champions League qualification semi-final match. The match will take place at the Red Bull Arena stadium (Salzburg).

• Expert Predictions Analysis
• Salzburg vs Brugge facts
• Odds
• Game Totals Prediction

Our Expert Predictions & Analysis on Salzburg vs Brugge

Salzburg

The Red Bulls have started the new season convincingly, the team has played three official matches without losing. Thomas Letsch's charges did not notice their opponent in the 1/32 finals of the Austrian Cup, having defeated Dietach 4:0 away. In the Champions League, Salzburg played against a representative of Norway - Brann in the last round. The Austrians decided all the issues in the first match, having defeated their opponent away (4:1). In the return match, the Bulls played according to the score - 1:1. Taking into account last season, Salzburg has not known home failures for 4 matches.

Brugge

Nicky Hayen's men finished in the second tier of the Belgian championship last season. This allowed the club to start in the semi-finals of the Champions League qualification. Taking into account last season, the "black and blues" have not known defeat for 8 matches. Brugge has already won the country's Super Cup, beating Union Saint-Gillois 2:1. The "black and blues" also started well in the championship, beating Genk at home.

Salzburg vs Brugge facts

• Salzburg are unbeaten in 5 matches;
• Brugge have not lost in 8 matches;
• Total over 2.5 played in 5 of Salzburg's last 6 meetings.

Odds from download 1xbet

Bookmakers give a slight advantage to the Austrians. The odds for Salzburg to win are around -2.35. You can bet on a draw with odds of -3.60. The odds for Brugge to win are -2.80. Bookmakers expect productive football from the European Cup clash. 1xbet bonuses can be bet on "Total under 2.5" with odds of -2.12, "Total over 2.5" with odds of -1.70. Download 1xbet to your phone and place a bet on the favorite!

Game Totals Prediction

Both teams are in good shape at the start of the season. Salzburg are strong in attack, but their defense habitually makes mistakes. Brugge are also in good shape and have ambitions to get into the Champions League group. The opponents are approximately the same level. Therefore, I will assume that the home stadium factor will be decisive in this pair: Salzburg win – 2.35.