👉 What is the recommended bet for Salzburg Basel?

The prediction and betting suggestion for Salzburg vs Basel, on January 22, 2026, is: Over 2.5 goals ⇒ bet available at Bet365.

👉 Which stadium will host Salzburg Basel?

The Salzburg vs Basel match on January 22, 2026, will be held in Wals-Siezenheim, Red Bull Arena.

👉 What is the most voted bet for this game?

The most voted bet by the tipsters for the Salzburg Basel match, in the "odds" market, was Salzburg winning at Bet365 with 100% tips.

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Salzburg vs Basel Prediction – Europa League

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Check out the best predictions for Salzburg vs Basel

Here you will find the best prediction for Salzburg vs Basel in the Europa League, along with match analysis and betting tips.

Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent performances and key statistics from their last games to provide the best prediction for this match between Salzburg and Basel.

Salzburg

January 22, 2026 – 20::00
Europa League
2025/2026
League Stage – Round 7

Basel

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Salzburg vs Basel

The best prediction for Palpite Salzburg vs Basel in the Europa League is over 2.5 goals. Although it is expected that RB Salzburg will take control of the match, Basel has proven to be a team capable of scoring even when not favored, often leaving their mark on the scoreboard. Thus, betting on the market “Over 2.5 Goals” in this game is a solid option.

Best prediction for Salzburg vs Basel

Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting tip)
Over 1.5 goals (live betting tip, double or treble)
Over 2.5 goals (riskier tip)

Match prediction for Salzburg vs Basel

The teams Salzburg and Basel meet at Red Bull Arena in a match for the Europa League (League Stage). There have been no official encounters between these two teams in the last 3 years. The last match was on March 20, 2014, and ended with the score: Salzburg (1-2) Basel.

Analysis Salzburg

The home team currently sits in 31st place, with 3 points earned from 1 win and 5 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost away to Bologna (4-1). In their last game, they lost away to SC Freiburg (1-0). The team arrives at this encounter after a home victory against Crvena Zvezda (2-0). Salzburg has won 6, drawn 1, and lost 3 of its last 10 home games across all competitions. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point, as they have conceded goals in 5 of their last 6 games in this competition. There is a trend for goals in their home matches, as 24 of their last 28 games have ended with over 1.5 goals. In 15 games, they have only managed to come back in the scoreline once in the 6 games where they conceded the first goal.

The RB Salzburg enters this clash with a victory, by 2-1, against WAC, in a match valid for the Austrian Bundesliga. In their last match in this Europa League, the hosts lost to Freiburg by 1-0. The home team is expected to line up in a 4-4-2 formation, with Karim Konaté and Edmund Baidoo forming the attacking duo. When attacking, the team mainly exploits the right flank, leveraging the offensive projection ability of full-back Tim Trummer to create dangerous situations. All players are available for this match.

Analysis Basel

After 2 wins and 4 losses, the visiting team currently holds 26th place, with 6 points earned. In their last match, they lost at home to Aston Villa (1-2), following a previous loss away to Genk (2-1). In their last game in the Super League, they drew with Sion at home (1-1). Their last away match was a club friendly ending in a defeat (6-5) against Elversberg. In their last 10 away games, Basel has won 3, drawn 2, and lost 5. The team has allowed goals to opponents in 5 of the last 6 games, showing a lack of defensive solidity, but their attack has scored regularly, netting in 5 of their last 6 games in this competition. There is a trend for goals in their games, as in 25 of their last 28 away games there have been over 1.5 goals and in 19 of the last 28, there have been over 2.5 goals. In 15 matches, they conceded the first goal 7 times and never managed to turn the score around.

The Basel enters this contest after a draw against Sion (1-1) in a match valid for the Swiss championship. In their last match in this Europa League, the visitors lost to Aston Villa (1-2). The visiting team is expected to set up in their usual 4-3-3 formation, with Marin Šotiček, Bénie Traoré, and Kaio Eduardo as a speedy and dynamic attacking trio. In midfield, Xherdan Shaqiri stands out as the team’s maestro, responsible for dictating the rhythm of the game and frequently appearing in goal-scoring positions. Keigo Tsunemoto, Moritz Broschinski, and Metinho will be sidelined due to injuries.