RB Salzburg vs Mjällby prediction 27.08.2026 | Europa League
Red Bull Salzburg
Kick off:
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Mjallby
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1.23
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6.98
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13.20
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- Competition: Europa League
- Date: 27th August 2026
- Kick-off: 18:00 UK / 19:00 CEST
- Venue: Red Bull Arena Salzburg
The city of Salzburg takes center stage as Mjällby AIF travels to Austria, fighting to overturn a slim 1-0 first-leg deficit. A heartbreaking 90th-minute own goal separated the sides in Sweden, giving Salzburg a narrow aggregate edge. Salzburg will rely on their dominant possession and home-turf advantage to finish the job cleanly. However, Mjällby’s gritty defensive structure means they remain dangerous if they can catch the hosts overcommitting. Expect Salzburg to dictate the tempo early, while the Swedish underdogs chase a historic European upset.
Red Bull Salzburg vs Mjallby Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Mjallby
0 : 1
Red Bull Salzburg
Europa League
The historical scales hold little weight here, as these two sides are writing their very first chapter. Their lone competitive meeting took place just days ago in Sweden, ending in a narrow 1-0 Salzburg victory. With only that single fixture separating them, the aggregate balance remains tightly poised heading into the decider.
RB Salzburg team overview
FC Red Bull Salzburg enters this one on the back of a 7 match unbeaten run across their opening competitive fixtures in the 2026-27 campaign.
The Red Bulls are flying high under the tactical guidance of Danny Röhl, having picked up seven points from their opening three Austrian Bundesliga games with wins over Hartberg and WSG Tirol, plus a draw with Wolfsberger AC.
Röhl’s men have carried that sharp domestic edge right onto the continental stage. They remain completely undefeated through three Europa League qualifiers so far, dispatching Paphos 4-3 on aggregate before securing a tight 1-0 first-leg win in Sweden.
On home turf, their dominance is undeniable. The team has won both of their official games at the Red Bull Arena this season. Honestly, I don't see anyone breaching it easily.
New signing Haris Tabaković will look to lead the line after already scoring a vital continental goal against Paphos to help secure their path to the playoffs. Squad selection looks incredibly healthy too, as veteran defender Stefan Lainer is fully available and part of the squad roster ready for rotation.
Last matches of Red Bull Salzburg
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Mjallby
0 : 1
Red Bull Salzburg
Europa League
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Tirol Innsbruck
0 : 3
Red Bull Salzburg
Admiral Bundesliga
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Pafos
3 : 3
Red Bull Salzburg
Europa League
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Wolfsberger AC
1 : 1
Red Bull Salzburg
Admiral Bundesliga
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Red Bull Salzburg
1 : 0
Pafos
Europa League
Red Bull Salzburg lineup
Goalkeeper
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52
Christian Zawieschitzky
Defenders
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18
Nikolas Veratschnig
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44
Kevin Boma
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47
Valentin Zabransky
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31
Dominik Schmid
Midfielders
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15
Bartosz Mazurek
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32
Abubakr Barry
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23
Dorgeles Redzic
Forwards
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11
Yorbe Vertessen
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20
Edmund Baidoo
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9
Haris Tabakovic
Mjällby team overview
Mjällby are enjoying a grueling European campaign that has pushed the modest Swedish club to its absolute limits. The Sölvesborg-based side is navigating a challenging domestic stretch, currently sitting 11th in the Allsvenskan standings with 20 points from 16 matches.
Karl-Marius Aksum’s men have found balancing continental competition tough. After bowing out of Champions League qualifying 4-1 on aggregate to Slovan Bratislava, a cruel 90th-minute own goal in their 1-0 first-leg defeat to Salzburg left their Europa League hopes hanging by a thread.
Away from home, the tactical narrative gets even trickier. MAIF are winless in their two European road trips this season, managing a 0-0 draw at Lincoln Red Imps before falling 2-0 in Bratislava.
Honestly, trying to overturn a deficit in Austria feels like a monumental mountain to climb. Powerful striker Jacob Bergström remains their go-to talisman, leading the club's league scoring charts with 7 goals this season. The squad depth is tested, but they travel with a clean bill of health.
Last matches of Mjallby
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Mjallby
0 : 1
Red Bull Salzburg
Europa League
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Mjallby
4 : 3
Sirius
Allsvenskan
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Slovan Bratislava
2 : 0
Mjallby
Champions League
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Mjallby
0 : 1
Elfsborg
Allsvenskan
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Mjallby
1 : 2
Slovan Bratislava
Champions League
Mjallby lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Robin Wallinder
Defenders
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5
Abdullah Iqbal
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24
Tom Pettersson
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2
Ludvig Svanberg
Midfielders
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25
Max Nielsen
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7
Viktor Gustafson
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6
Marcus Enggård
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26
Ian Hoffmann
Forwards
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23
Álex Samuelsen
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10
Jeppe Kjær
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9
Jacob Bergström
Prediction
Salzburg's home fortress is just intimidating. Honestly, I don't see Mjällby breaking down their rock-solid backline, especially since the Swedes have struggled mightily for goals on their recent European travels. Röhl's men will completely dictate the tempo from the opening whistle. Expect a calculated, professional display from the hosts. They'll score early, control the possession, and smoothly add a second late on. Bank on a comfortable 2-0 Salzburg win.
Three reasons we expect under 3.5 goals in this game
- Only one of the last five European home games of Salzburg produced more than two goals.
- Mjallby have scored just once in their last four European games.
- RB Salzburg kept a clean sheet in four of their last six encounters.
Main prediction Red Bull Salzburg - Mjallby
Under 3.5 goals
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.69
