Red Bull Salzburg vs Twente Prediction 06.08.2024 | Champions League

• Competition: UEFA Champions League Qualifying
• Date: Tuesday, 6th, August 2024
• Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20.45 CEST
• Venue: Red Bull Arena (Salzburg)

RB Salzburg aims to claim a healthy first-leg lead as they welcome Dutch team Twente to Red Bull Arena for Tuesday evening's third-round Champions League qualifier.

Red Bull Salzburg missed out on direct qualification to the group stage of Europe's most prestigious club competition after their 10-year reign over the Austrian Bundesliga ended last season, losing a dramatic title race to Sturm Graz by just two points. After regularly making it to the Champions League group stage in the past five seasons, Pepijn Lijnders' men will look to continue that trend, though they will face a tougher route this time to earn their spot among Europe's elite.

Meanwhile, Twente’s 14-year-long wait to return to the continent’s premier club competition has finally come to an end thanks to their impressive Eredivisie campaign last season, which they wrapped up in third place, their highest finish in the past decade. Even though only two obstacles stand between them and the group stage, the Tukkers will feel some tension given that two of their last three attempts to reach the Champions League group stage were cut short in the third round of qualifying.

RB Salzburg vs Twente Betting Tips: RB SALZBURG TO WIN

The Austrian powerhouse Salzburg justifiably stands as the favorite for the first leg, and we are confident that they have enough attacking firepower to break down Twente’s defensive resistance and build a healthy lead before traveling to the land of tulips a week later. Otherwise, the Red Bulls kick off their 2024-25 European campaign in high spirits after crushing Dornbirn 6-0 in the OFB Cup and then overcoming the new boys Grazer in a five-goal thriller during the opening weekend of the new top-flight season. 

As Salzburg flaunts a robust beginning to their season, Twente comes to Austria without a real rhythm, still without any official games under their belt and with just four draws and one victory to show from their preseason. In addition to lacking fitness, the Tukkers' prospects of causing an upset in Austria appear slim due to their blunt edge, having gone scoreless in four of their six outings during the UCL third qualifying round. Regular Champions League contenders Salzburg should make the most of their home advantage to move closer to the group stage for the sixth straight year with a routine victory.