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 16:00 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.

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
30	Basel	8	2	0	6	9	13	-4	9:13	6
31	RB Salzburg	8	2	0	6	10	15	-5	10:15	6

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Red Bull Salzburg confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Alexander Schlager (GK), Tim Trummer, Joane Gadou, Jannik Schuster, Frans Kraetzig, Sota Kitano, Soumaila Diabate, Mads Bidstrup, Edmund Baidoo, Yorbe Vertessen, Kerim Alajbegovic.

Basel confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Marwin Hitz (GK), Nicolas Vouilloz, Jonas Adjetey, Flavius Daniliuc, Dominik Schmid, Andrej Bacanin, Leo Leroy, Jeremy Agbonifo, Xherdan Shaqiri, Benie Traore, Kaio Eduardo.

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

Salzburg Asian Hcp 0.0 @ -143 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Salzburg 1 - 0 Basel

Salzburg can be backed at +900 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

+280

First

+850

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-143

Shots

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

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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

+290

First

+900

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-175

Shots

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

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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 10.5

+102

Under 10.5

-147

Salzburg Corners

Over 5.5

-104

Under 5.5

-137

Basel Corners

Over 4.5

-111

Under 4.5

-128

Most Corners

1

-137

X

+650

2

+140

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Red Bull Salzburg vs Basel Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The Red Bull Salzburg betting odds are +107 which means that they’re favourites to land victory in this Europa League encounter. It’s also suggested by the bookies that this team have a 48% chance of winning. FC Basel are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +215.

If you fancy Salzburg to be leading at the interval, then you can secure odds of +148. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Basel at +230 on the Half-Time Result, with the draw trading at +163.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. BTTS Yes is available at -250 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

+107

X

+290

2

+215

Half-Time Result

1

+148

X

+163

2

+230

Double Chance

1X

-286

12

-417

X2

-139

Draw No Bet

1

-185

2

+128

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-122

2 Hcp +0.25

-102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+180

Over 2.5

-233

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-250

No

+180

Those interested in favourite Karim Konaté to find the net first can get +440, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +140.

Karim Konaté (Salzburg)

First

+140

Anytime

+440

Albian Ajeti (Basel)

First

+160

Anytime

+500

Xherdan Shaqiri (Basel)

First

+165

Anytime

+500

Clement Bischoff (Salzburg)

First

+205

Anytime

+650

Marin Soticek (Basel)

First

+280

Anytime

+850

Maurits Kjaergaard (Salzburg)

First

+280

Anytime

+850

Philip Porwei Otele (Basel)

First

+290

Anytime

+850

Ibrahim Salah (Basel)

First

+290

Anytime

+850

Moussa Kounfolo Yeo (Salzburg)

First

+290

Anytime

+900

Jeremy Agbonifo (Basel)

First

+310

Anytime

+900

Frans Kratzig (Salzburg)

First

+380

Anytime

+1200

Mads Bidstrup (Salzburg)

First

+500

Anytime

+1500

Mamady Diambou (Salzburg)

First

+550

Anytime

+1700

Léo Leroy (Basel)

First

+575

Anytime

+1700

Stefan Lainer (Salzburg)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Dominik Schmid (Basel)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Albian Ajeti (Basel)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

+138

Xherdan Shaqiri (Basel)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

+138

Clement Bischoff (Salzburg)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-118

Philip Porwei Otele (Basel)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-125

Ibrahim Salah (Basel)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-137

Marin Soticek (Basel)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-143

Maurits Kjaergaard (Salzburg)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-159

Jeremy Agbonifo (Basel)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-172

Moussa Kounfolo Yeo (Salzburg)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-175

Karim Konaté (Salzburg)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-270

Frans Kratzig (Salzburg)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-278

Mads Bidstrup (Salzburg)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-370

Léo Leroy (Basel)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-400

Mamady Diambou (Salzburg)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-476

Stefan Lainer (Salzburg)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-588

Dominik Schmid (Basel)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-714

Karim Konaté (Salzburg)

Over 3.5

-114

Under 3.5

-

Albian Ajeti (Basel)

Over 3.5

+112

Under 3.5

-

Xherdan Shaqiri (Basel)

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-

Clement Bischoff (Salzburg)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-

Maurits Kjaergaard (Salzburg)

Over 2.5

+148

Under 2.5

-

Philip Porwei Otele (Basel)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

Ibrahim Salah (Basel)

Over 2.5

+133

Under 2.5

-

Marin Soticek (Basel)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

Moussa Kounfolo Yeo (Salzburg)

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

Jeremy Agbonifo (Basel)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Frans Kratzig (Salzburg)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Léo Leroy (Basel)

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

-

Mads Bidstrup (Salzburg)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

-

Mamady Diambou (Salzburg)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Stefan Lainer (Salzburg)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-

Dominik Schmid (Basel)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-

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

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