Salzburg vs Milan: Can Milan win in the UEFA Europa League?
In the second round of the UEFA Europa League, we are set for a clash between Salzburg and Milan. The match will take place on Thursday, October 15, kick off at 18:45 CET, and I have a betting tip for this fixture.
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Salzburg vs Milan: Match facts and H2H
- Salzburg are unbeaten in 15 consecutive competitive matches.
- Milan have lost just once in their last eight matches.
- Salzburg have won all six of their home matches this season.
- Milan have drawn their last three away matches.
- Salzburg have kept a clean sheet in half of their matches this season.
- Salzburg have yet to lose a match without scoring this season.
- Salzburg have scored in both halves in 30% of their matches this season.
- Salzburg have kept three consecutive clean sheets in official matches.
- Milan thrashed Salzburg 4-0 in their most recent head-to-head meeting.
Salzburg vs Milan: Match preview
Salzburg secured their place in the UEFA Europa League by overcoming two opponents in the qualifying play-offs. Their start to the European campaign has been quite impressive. The team travelled to face Levski and managed to beat their opponents 1-0 away from home. As for domestic competition, they currently sit second in the Austrian Bundesliga with 18 points after eight rounds. They are three points behind the league leaders, meaning the race for the title is still wide open.
Milan have appointed a new head coach, with Ruben Amorim taking charge of the team. Their start to the season has been somewhat inconsistent, although they remain unbeaten in Serie A. They have drawn three matches and won all the rest. However, they have suffered one defeat, which came in the Europa League. The Rossoneri hosted Benfica and lost 2-0 to the Portuguese side. They will now be determined to secure a victory and claim their first three points in the Europa League.
Predicted line-ups
- Salzburg: Zawieschitzky; Lainer, Boma, Drexler, Schmid; Mazurek, Barry; Baidoo, Kitano, Vertessen; Konate
- AC Milan: Maignan; Tomori, De Winter, Pavlovic; Chukwueze, Musah, Modric, Bartesaghi; Pulisic, Cisse; Ramos
Prediction
Salzburg and Milan have both produced decent results this season, and I think we are in for an exciting match. I recommend betting on both teams to score.
