30th July UEFA Champions League - Red Bull Salzburg VS Brann Prediction
UEFA Champions League - Red Bull Salzburg VS Brann
Match Time:31-07-2025 02:45 Thursday (GMT+8)
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Red Bull Salzburg
Red Bull Salzburg, coached by Thomas Letsch, is top of the Austrian Bundesliga with 12 points from 5 matches in 2025. They dominated SK Brann 4-1 in the first leg on July 23, 2025, at Brann Stadion, overturning a 1-0 deficit with goals from Dorgeles Nene (58’), Karim Onisiwo (61’), Yorbe Vertessen (87’), and Maurits Kjærgaard (90’+2 penalty). Their form includes 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last five, averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.2 goals conceded. Key players include Petar Ratkov, Oscar Gloukh (assist in first leg), and Stefan Lainer (assist). Salzburg’s strengths are their high-pressing 4-4-2 and attacking depth, but defensive lapses (conceding in 6 of last 8 away games) are a concern. They aim to secure a third qualifying round spot against Club Brugge, with a Conference League league phase berth guaranteed if they lose.
SK Brann
SK Brann, led by Freyr Alexandersson, is third in the Norwegian Eliteserien, having played 16 matches in 2025. They lost 4-1 to Salzburg in the first leg, with S. Magnússon scoring (20’) but conceding late. Their form shows 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last five, averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.6 goals conceded. Key players include Bård Finne (3 goals in Eliteserien) and Emil Helland (assist in first leg). Brann’s strengths are their home form (3 straight wins at Brann Stadion before the Salzburg loss), but their defense struggled (4 yellow cards in first leg), and they need a 3-goal margin to advance. They face a Europa League third qualifying round spot if eliminated.
Head-to-Head
The first leg on July 23, 2025, was the first competitive meeting between Salzburg and Brann, with Salzburg winning 4-1 (Magnússon 20’; Nene 58’, Onisiwo 61’, Vertessen 87’, Kjærgaard 90’+2 penalty). Salzburg dominated possession (51%) and shots (15 vs. 10). Matches involving Salzburg in qualifiers average 3.0 goals, with 60% over 2.5 goals and 60% both teams scoring (BTTS).
Predicted Score: Red Bull Salzburg 3-1 SK Brann (Salzburg advances 7-2 on aggregate)
This second leg on July 30, 2025, at Red Bull Arena, Salzburg, at 6:45 PM UTC (2:45 PM EDT), is Salzburg’s chance to seal progression. Salzburg’s Ratkov and Gloukh face Brann’s Finne and Helland, with Salzburg’s home form (4-0-0 in 2025) and first-leg lead (4-1) testing Brann’s comeback hopes. Salzburg are heavy favorites (-200 odds) over Brann (+500), with a draw at +300. Trends (Salzburg: 70% over 2.5 goals at home; Brann: 60% away) and the first leg suggest goals. Referee TBD may issue cards in the 20°C evening if Brann’s desperation rises. Salzburg is likely to score through Ratkov or Vertessen, with Finne possibly netting for Brann. Salzburg’s attacking depth and home advantage should secure a comfortable win, though Brann’s effort may yield a goal.
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