Red Bull Salzburg vs Basel Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Jan 2026

Europa League Betting Preview: Red Bull Salzburg vs Basel

Austrian Bundesliga team Red Bull Salzburg host Swiss Super League side Basel at Red Bull Arena, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Thursday 22 January.

Salzburg look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap 0.0. The beauty of this bet is that we’ll get a return at -143 if they get the better of Basel and money back if the game finishes in a draw.

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Red Bull Salzburg won their last game, beating Wolfsberger at home. They triumphed 2-1 at Red Bull Arena in the Bundesliga. The Red Bulls had the majority of the ball enjoying 60% possession and two shots on target, while Kerim Alajbegovic scored both goals.

FC Basel drew 1-1 against FC Sion in their previous game. This was on home soil at St. Jakob Park in the Super League. Ludovic Magnin's team were 51% in the possession stakes and recorded five shots on goal, while Flavius Daniliuc found the net.

In their last Europa League games, Salzburg were away to Freiburg and lost 1-0, while there was a 2-1 Basel defeat at home to Aston Villa.

Europa League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
26	Basel	6	2	0	4	8	9	-1	8:9	6
31	RB Salzburg	6	1	0	5	5	11	-6	5:11	3

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Salzburg have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 8.4 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal. Thomas Letsch's men have averaged 53.1% possession and 3.6 corners per game, conceding 1.2 goals and 5.1 corners from 10.8 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.

Kerim Alajbegovic, Petar Ratkov, Edmund Baidoo and Yorbe Vertessen are the top scorers with 3 goals each, while Yorbe Vertessen has 3. Clement Bischoff, Yorbe Vertessen and Edmund Baidoo are the leading assists makers with 2.

FCB have 2 victories, 3 defeats and 5 draws, averaging 9.8 attempts, 4.8 shots on goal and 0.9 goals. The Bebbi average 54.5% possession, 6.0 corners awarded and 4.8 corners against them, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 4.6 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts.

The leading scorers have been Flavius Daniliuc and Benie Traore with 2, while Moritz Broschinski has 1. Xherdan Shaqiri has been the top assist maker with 3 in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Red Bull Salzburg predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Alexander Schlager (GK), Aleksa Terzic, Joane Gadou, Jacob Rasmussen, Frans Krätzig, Mads Bidstrup, Soumaïla Diabaté, Edmund Baidoo, Kerim Alajbegović, Moussa Yeo, Karim Onisiwo.

Basel predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Marwin Hitz (GK), Nicolas Vouilloz, Jonas Adjei Adjetey, Flavius Daniliuc, Dominik Schmid, Léo Leroy, Andrej Bacanin, Marin Soticek, Xherdan Shaqiri, Benie Traore, Albian Ajeti.

Red Bull Salzburg vs Basel Prediction & Betting Tips

Prepare for Red Bull Salzburg vs Basel with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners advice, key player props and a well-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our verdict that Salzburg are going to win, consider backing them at -143 on the Asian Handicap 0.0. The home team could have the upper hand in this Europa League clash.

The Sportsgambler.com football experts keep abreast of the latest Europa League team news and form guide considering they could have a bearing on the outcome. It’s also important for our readers to have access to stats.

Key Red Bull Salzburg vs Basel Europa League & league stats:

• The 0.0 line has been covered by Salzburg in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by Salzburg in 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Basel in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Basel in 4 of their last 5 games.

The best betting apps make it a 58.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Salzburg 1 - 0 Basel

Salzburg can be backed at +750 to triumph by a 1-0 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Marin Soticek Over 0.5 Shots On Target -125

Marin Soticek (Basel) can be wagered to finish with one or more shots on goal at -125. Those wanting to back him should certainly look at the Shots on Target betting odds available.

Latest Marin Soticek Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+290

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-137

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Moussa Kounfolo Yeo To Score +340

Moussa Kounfolo Yeo (Salzburg) is available at +340 to score. We’re happy to take this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest Moussa Kounfolo Yeo Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+340

First

+950

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-200

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Corners Prediction

Basel To Have Most Corners +108

Basel have had a corner average of 6.40 in the past 5 away games, with Red Bull Salzburg averaging 3.40 corners in their last 5 matches. The most corners could go to Basel and you can get an attractive +108.

Europa League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Salzburg

Total

8.70 3.60 5.10

Home

9.00 4.20 4.80

Away

8.20 2.70 5.50

Basel

Total

10.80 6.00 4.80

Home

10.00 5.90 4.10

Away

9.90 5.10 4.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-118

Salzburg Corners

Over 4.5

-132

Under 4.5

-108

Basel Corners

Over 4.5

-118

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-104

X

+600

2

+108

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Red Bull Salzburg vs Basel Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The latest Full-Time Result betting odds are available for this Europa League encounter and you can get +135 that Red Bull Salzburg win and +180 that FC Basel triumph. Those wanting to back the draw can get +270.

If you fancy Salzburg to be leading at the interval, then you can secure odds of +180. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Basel at +210 on the Half-Time Result, with the draw trading at +143.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. BTTS Yes is available at -200 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

+135

X

+270

2

+180

Half-Time Result

1

+180

X

+143

2

+210

Double Chance

1X

-238

12

-370

X2

-175

Draw No Bet

1

-143

2

-100

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+104

2 Hcp +0.25

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+128

Over 2.5

-164

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-200

No

+143

Those interested in favourite Karim Konaté to find the net first can get +480, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +165.

Karim Konaté (Salzburg)

First

+165

Anytime

+480

Albian Ajeti (Basel)

First

+170

Anytime

+480

Xherdan Shaqiri (Basel)

First

+170

Anytime

+500

Clement Bischoff (Salzburg)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Philip Porwei Otele (Basel)

First

+280

Anytime

+800

Marin Soticek (Basel)

First

+290

Anytime

+800

Ibrahim Salah (Basel)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Maurits Kjaergaard (Salzburg)

First

+330

Anytime

+950

Jeremy Agbonifo (Basel)

First

+330

Anytime

+950

Moussa Kounfolo Yeo (Salzburg)

First

+340

Anytime

+950

Frans Kratzig (Salzburg)

First

+475

Anytime

+1300

Léo Leroy (Basel)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Mads Bidstrup (Salzburg)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Mamady Diambou (Salzburg)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Stefan Lainer (Salzburg)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Dominik Schmid (Basel)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Xherdan Shaqiri (Basel)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

+145

Karim Konaté (Salzburg)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+145

Clement Bischoff (Salzburg)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-125

Philip Porwei Otele (Basel)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-127

Ibrahim Salah (Basel)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-132

Marin Soticek (Basel)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-137

Jeremy Agbonifo (Basel)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-161

Maurits Kjaergaard (Salzburg)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-172

Moussa Kounfolo Yeo (Salzburg)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-200

Albian Ajeti (Basel)

Over 1.5

+148

Under 1.5

-270

Frans Kratzig (Salzburg)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-313

Léo Leroy (Basel)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-385

Mads Bidstrup (Salzburg)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-417

Mamady Diambou (Salzburg)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-556

Stefan Lainer (Salzburg)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-667

Dominik Schmid (Basel)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-714

Latest Europa League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Red Bull Salzburg Stats

Basel Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 5.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 53.10% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 54.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 54.50% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 53.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches

Red Bull Salzburg vs Basel Lineups & Team News

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