Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan
6th September 2000hrs
Football – Europe – UEFA Champions League
Pick Away Win by One Goal
Bookmaker bet365
Odds: 11/4 odds taken 1405 GMT, Monday 5 September
Red Bull Salzburg and AC Milan lock horns in their opening fixture of UEFA Champions League Group E. Despite this one taking place at the Red Bull Arena in Austria, Milan are the favourites to return to Italy with maximum points in the bag. Still, this promises to be an entertaining European encounter. Check out the latest odds and top tips in our in-depth betting preview.
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Red Bull Salzburg Preview – Can the Austrians make it six wins in a row?
Red Bull Salzburg are the champions of Austria after winning the 2021-22 Austrian Bundesliga last term. They won the regular season at a canter and romped their way to the title in the Championship Round. As a result, the Red Bulls booked their spot in the group stage of the Champions League.
Salzburg have made a sizzling start to this campaign, winning six of their opening seven. Since a 2-1 loss at Sturm Graz on matchday two, Matthias Jaissle’s side have won five on the trot.
Salzburg are a capable outfit these days and the Red Bull Arena will be rocking on Tuesday night. Can Jaissle’s men cause an upset?
AC Milan Preview – Will Milan return to Italy with three points?
AC Milan are back on top of Italy’s top table after winning Serie A last season. After a win on the final day, Milan won the title for the first time since the 2010-11 season. Can they retain their crown this year?
Stefano Pioli’s boys are unbeaten after five Serie A matches, winning three and drawing two of five. Last weekend, the Red and Blacks edged a thrilling Milan derby at the Giuseppe Meazza, beating fierce rivals Inter Milan 3-2.
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Milan will be hoping to kick off their Champions League journey with three points on the road this Tuesday. They then host Dinamo Zagreb before travelling to Chelsea on matchday three.
Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan Betting Advice
These two teams last met in the Champions League way back in the 1994-95 season. Milan did the double without conceding. In game one, they secured a 3-0 victory at the San Siro. They then won 1-0 in Salzburg.
Key Facts – Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan Betting Tip
- Red Bull Salzburg have won five games on the spin
- AC Milan are unbeaten this season (three wins, two draws)
- These two clubs have not met since 1994
Salzburg are not easy to beat on their own patch. Milan will have to be at their best, but we fancy them to sneak a victory in Austria. Check out Paddy Power’s solid odds of 11/4 for the away side to win by one goal.
Former Arsenal and Chelsea man Olivier Giroud has netted two in his last three games for Milan. The Frenchman is priced at 7/2 (bet365) to net the opening goal of this European tie.
The best betting odds for Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan
Red Bull Salzburg to win: 12/5 at Bet365
Draw: 5/2 at Bet365
AC Milan to win: 11/10 at Bet365
