Salzburg vs Brann Prediction – Champions League

This is a team that has surprisingly performed better away than at home, with their last 30 matches showing 7 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses on the road; in comparison, they had 6 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses at home. Salzburg comes into this match following a convincing away win against Wohnbau Dietach (0-4). They have recorded 5 victories, 3 draws, and 2 defeats out of their last 10 home games across all competitions. Their defence has shown vulnerabilities, conceding goals in 7 of their last 10 fixtures, while their attacking prowess remains strong, finding the net in 8 of those matches. At home, the trend suggests goals are likely, with 23 of their last 26 games ending with over 1.5 goals and 17 of those with over 2.5 goals. Notably, they have managed to overturn the score in 2 of the 6 matches where they conceded the first goal.

Salzburg approaches this second leg of the Champions League qualifications with a solid lead after their impressive away win (1-4). Operating in a 4-4-2 formation, they aim to establish a midfield line with four players to create attacking opportunities, often utilising the flanks to support their two strikers. Their recent home performances have been relatively positive, with three wins and two losses in their last five encounters, all of which featured over 2.5 goals.