Salzburg vs AC Milan prediction 15.10.2026 | Europa League
Red Bull Salzburg
Kick off:
Date:
AC Milan
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4.10
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4.03
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1.85
Contents
- Competition: Europa League
- Date: 15th October 2026
- Kick-off: 17:45 UK / 18:45 CEST
- Venue: Red Bull Arena Salzburg
Europa League returns this week as Salzburg play host to AC Milan. The Red Bulls picked up a massive 1-0 away win against Levski Sofia last month. I didn't expect them to look that solid defensively on the road. Milan, on the other hand, got completely outclassed in a brutal 2-0 home loss to Benfica, which was honestly shocking to witness. The Italians are desperately hunting a massive bounce-back win this week to save their campaign, but Salzburg are flawless on their own turf. This is going to be an absolute thriller. Let’s dig in.
Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan Head to Head (H2H) stats
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AC Milan
4 : 0
Red Bull Salzburg
Champions League
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Red Bull Salzburg
1 : 1
AC Milan
Champions League
These sides last crossed paths in the 2022 Champions League group stage, where Milan totally dominated. Following a tight 1-1 draw in Austria, the Italian giants cruised to a brutal 4-0 victory at the San Siro.
Salzburg team overview
FC Red Bull Salzburg prepares for this one on the back of a cagey 0-0 domestic draw against Grazer AK. Die Roten Bullen are eager to preserve their perfect continental momentum.
They started their campaign brilliantly last month, securing a hard-fought 1-0 away win against Levski Sofia. Domestically, Danny Röhl’s men have been good this season, collecting 18 points efficiently to sit second in the standings.
Analyzing their home form, the hosts are completely flawless at the Red Bull Arena, where they are currently riding a six-match winning streak across all competitions.
Forward Karim Konaté has been the absolute centerpiece of their frontline, racking up four goals in 7 league games. Unfortunately, Anrie Chase, Johannes Moser, Soumaïla Diabaté, Christian Zawieschitzky and Nikolas Veratschnig are out through injuries.
Last matches of Red Bull Salzburg
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Grazer AK
0 : 0
Red Bull Salzburg
Admiral Bundesliga
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Red Bull Salzburg
1 : 2
Blau-Weiß Linz
Club Friendlies 3
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Red Bull Salzburg
3 : 0
SK Sturm Graz
Admiral Bundesliga
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Levski Sofia
0 : 1
Red Bull Salzburg
Europa League
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Ried
1 : 1
Red Bull Salzburg
Admiral Bundesliga
Red Bull Salzburg lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Christian Früchtl
Defenders
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22
Stefan Lainer
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44
Kévin Boma
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29
Valentin Zabransky
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31
Dominik Schmid
Midfielders
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32
Abubakr Barry
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15
Bartosz Mazurek
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19
Karim Konaté
Forwards
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8
Sota Kitano
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20
Edmund Baidoo
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9
Haris Tabaković
AC Milan team overview
AC Milan enters this one on the back of a frustrating 1-1 draw away at Sassuolo. I Rossoneri are enduring a highly volatile patch of form.
Rúben Amorim's men tasted bitter disappointment in their continental opener, suffering a 2-0 home defeat at the hands of Benfica.
Domestically, Milan remain entirely unbeaten in Serie A, but they have frustratingly won just one of their last five fixtures across all competitions.
On the road, the team has been heavily plagued by a draw-heavy run, splitting the points in each of their last three away matches.
Midfielder Adrien Rabiot has been a vital spark, contributing three goals and two assists in the league this season. Regular centre-back Matteo Gabbia is unavailable after picking up a thigh injury against Sassuolo last time out.
Last matches of AC Milan
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Sassuolo
1 : 1
AC Milan
Serie A
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AC Milan
3 : 0
Lecce
Serie A
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AC Milan
0 : 2
Benfica
Europa League
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Lazio
2 : 2
AC Milan
Serie A
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Juventus
1 : 1
AC Milan
Serie A
AC Milan lineup
Goalkeeper
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16
Mike Maignan
Defenders
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34
Mario Gila
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5
Koni De Winter
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31
Strahinja Pavlović
Midfielders
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21
Samuel Chukwueze
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14
Luka Modrić
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12
Adrien Rabiot
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22
Diego Moreira
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20
Omari Hutchinson
Forwards
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11
Christian Pulišić
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9
Gonçalo Ramos
Prediction
Expect a total firefight. I am confidently backing a wild 2-2 draw because neither side can defend a lead right now. Salzburg are absolutely lethal at the Red Bull Arena, where they score for fun. Milan have zero clean sheets in six straight away games. Still, the Italians have way too much attacking quality to get completely shut out twice in a row. I expect an end-to-end clash.
Three reasons we expect both teams to score in this game
- Milan have not kept a clean sheet in six straight away games.
- Salburg scored at least three times in each of their last four home games.
- Previous two meetings between Salzburg and Milan produced six goals.
Main prediction Red Bull Salzburg - AC Milan
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
Melbet
1.57
Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan standings in Europa League
| League Stage | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juventus | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 - 0 | +5 | 3 |
| 2 | Crystal Palace | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 - 0 | +4 | 3 |
| 3 | Sparta Praha | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 - 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 4 | Beşiktaş | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 - 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 5 | Union Saint-Gilloise | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 6 | Ferencvárosi | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 7 | Benfica | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 8 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 9 | OFI | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 10 | Olympique Lyonnais | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 11 | Torreense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 12 | AFC Bournemouth | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 13 | Olympiacos F.C. | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 14 | Salzburg | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 - 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 15 | Omonia Nicosia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 - 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 16 | Sunderland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 - 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 17 | Rennes | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | Hapoel Be'er Sheva | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 19 | Dinamo Zagreb | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 20 | Sturm Graz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 21 | Jagiellonia Białystok | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 2 | -1 | 0 |
| 22 | Real Sociedad | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 2 | -1 | 0 |
| 23 | Anderlecht | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 2 | -1 | 0 |
| 24 | Lillestrøm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 2 | -1 | 0 |
| 25 | AZ Alkmaar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 26 | Celta de Vigo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 27 | Levski Sofia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 28 | Celtic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 3 | -2 | 0 |
| 29 | TSG Hoffenheim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 30 | AC Milan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 31 | Celje | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 32 | Olympique Marseille | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 4 | -3 | 0 |
| 33 | Ararat-Armenia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 4 | -3 | 0 |
| 34 | Viktoria Plzeň | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 3 | -3 | 0 |
| 35 | Lech Poznań | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 4 | -4 | 0 |
| 36 | NEC Nijmegen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 5 | -5 | 0 |