Red Bull Salzburg Vs AC Milan Prediction — 1:1

Unbeaten Salzburg Host a Rotating Milan Chasing Their First Europa League Points

Danny Röhl's side have gone 15 competitive games without defeat, while Milan lost at home on matchday one and have drawn three of their last five

Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan — UEFA Europa League 2026/27 (Matchday 2) Prediction

Venue: Red Bull Arena, Salzburg

Match Preview

Salzburg have started the season in excellent form under Danny Röhl. They have gone 15 competitive games unbeaten (11 wins, 4 draws), sit second in the Austrian Bundesliga with 18 points from eight games and have conceded just four league goals. In Europe they opened with a 1-0 win at Levski Sofia, which left them 14th with three points. Their last outing was a goalless draw at Grazer AK.

Milan arrive under pressure. They lost 2-0 at home to Benfica on matchday one, which leaves them near the bottom of the 36-team table. In Serie A they are unbeaten after six games, but their last three league matches were draws, including a 1-1 at Sassuolo on Sunday.

History is on Milan's side. They have never lost to Salzburg in four Champions League meetings, including a 4-0 win in November 2022, and they have won nine of 13 games against Austrian clubs. Salzburg have never beaten Milan.

Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)

Red Bull Salzburg: 3W 2D 0L — 10 goals scored, 2 conceded

D 0-0 at Grazer AK (Austrian Bundesliga)
W 3-0 vs Sturm Graz (Austrian Bundesliga)
W 1-0 at Levski Sofia (Europa League)
D 1-1 at Ried (Austrian Bundesliga)
W 5-1 vs Rapid Wien (Austrian Bundesliga)

AC Milan: 1W 3D 1L — 7 goals scored, 6 conceded

D 1-1 at Sassuolo (Serie A)
W 3-0 vs Lecce (Serie A)
L 0-2 vs Benfica (Europa League)
D 2-2 at Lazio (Serie A)
D 1-1 at Juventus (Serie A)

Salzburg's defence has been very tight. Milan are unbeaten in Serie A but have conceded in four of their last five games.

Key Players to Watch

Red Bull Salzburg

Karim Konaté (forward): Expected to lead the attack and, with Haris Tabaković, has scored seven league goals this season.
Haris Tabaković (forward): The 32-year-old is an experienced alternative up front.
Yorbe Vertessen (attacking midfielder): Creative threat who scored 13 goals in all competitions last season.
Edmund Baidoo (winger): The 20-year-old brings pace and directness down the flank.

AC Milan

Adrien Rabiot (midfielder): Scored against Sassuolo and Lecce and drives Milan from midfield.
Christian Pulisic (forward): Scored against Lecce and is Milan's main attacking threat.
Luka Modrić (midfielder): The 41-year-old could make his 157th European appearance and gives Milan control and experience.
Mike Maignan (goalkeeper): Expected to stay in goal and keep Milan in the game.

Team News

Red Bull Salzburg: Nikolas Veratschnig, Enrique Aguilar and Justin Omoregie are unavailable. Tim Drexler and Leandro Morgalla (both ill), Damir Redzic and goalkeeper Christian Zawieschitzky (adductor) are doubtful.

AC Milan: Matteo Gabbia (thigh) is out for a long spell and Alexis Saelemaekers is also unavailable. Ruben Amorim is expected to rotate heavily, with Fikayo Tomori and Francesco Camarda expected to make their first starts of the season.

The final line-ups will be confirmed before kick-off.

Prediction Market

Correct Score: 1-1 or 1-2
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Leans Yes. Milan rarely keep clean sheets and Salzburg have scored in almost every game.
Over/Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5. Milan's defensive injuries and Salzburg's pressing game point to goals.

Prediction

This looks like a close contest. Salzburg are unbeaten, defend well at home and press hard, while Milan have the stronger squad but are rotating and have been short of consistency, with three draws in their last five.

Neither side has a clear edge. Salzburg's intensity and home crowd should cancel out Milan's quality, and a draw is the most likely outcome, with both teams scoring.

Predicted Result: Draw Confidence Level: 42%

(Milan's squad depth could still decide it late on, but Salzburg's unbeaten run and home form make a point the most likely result.)

This prediction is based on pre-match form, squad news, and head-to-head analysis. Football remains unpredictable — always check the final team news and lineups before kick-off for the latest picture.

Prediction by Kickhour.com Football Desk — Just Kick It