Red Bull Salzburg vs Bruges Football Predictions 21/02/2019

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Red Bull Salzburg vs Bruges Football Predictions

The kick-off to the second international week in 2019 promised a lot of spectacle, but the players on the green lawn could not meet the expectations. No goals were scored in both UEFA Champions League first leg matches. Definitely goals will be scored on Thursday in the UEFA Europa League. Only seven days after the first leg in the round of the last 32 are already the return matches on the program. Last year’s semi-finalist Red Bull Salzburg is standing vs Club Bruges with its back to the wall!

Europa League Predictions Red Bull Salzburg vs Bruges

After the first competitive defeat this year, the Austrian champions must win the home game in Wals-Siezenheim in order to continue to dream of magical international nights. Despite the first leg defeat Red Bull Salzburg vs Bruges, according to odds continue to be the favorite for promotion to the knockout stages. The game starts on early Thursday evening at 18:55.

Red Bull Salzburg vs Bruges Football Predictions

Red Bull Salzburg – Statistics & Current Form

The first appearance on international stage in the spring is not really optimal for Austrian teams. While many other nations have already resumed regular championship operations, the teams from the Alpine Republic have to make a cold start. Such problems usually only have teams from the East of Europe. The lack of competition practice is certainly no advantage, although the fatigue may not play a role. For Salzburg, the first leg on Thursday was the first endurance test after the winter preparation. This was largely satisfactory, but then showed the game against the Belgian champions also that results from the preparation by no means relevant. Salzburg could not keep up the pace for more than 90 minutes and got the cut in the second round of Bruges. Salzburg could hardly start any relief attacks against the aggressive Bruges game.

“We have seen in the first leg what Club Brugge has on it, we were not warned in vain. Now we go with a goal minus, but with an away goal in the second leg. In the end one flies out, and we do not want to be that. ” – Marco Rose

Of course, despite the defeat in Belgium, there is still confidence in the Austrian master’s camp. After all, thanks to the away goal already a 1: 0 would suffice to fix the rise. Last season, teams like Borussia Dortmund vs Lazio Roma had to admit the home strength of the bulls. For 16 international home games, the Bulls are without defeat, twelve of them were won. In addition, the Rose-Elf celebrated in six of the last seven international home games victory. Salzburg has never conceded more than one goal in the last 15 Europa League home games. In nine games, not even a goal had to be countered. These statistics underpin home strength; In this respect, a tip on the home win between Red Bull Salzburg and Bruges is quite obvious.

Personnel Rose will be forced to change compared to the first leg. Ex-Germany legionnaire Andre Ramalho will miss due to a yellow card suspension. Jerome Onguene will take his place. Behind Marin Pongracic (center-back) and Fredrik Gulbrandsen (striker), there are small questions, but they should be fit in time. Otherwise, Salzburg will hardly present any other way than last Thursday.

Expected formation of Red Bull Salzburg:
Walke – Ulmer, Onguene, Pongracic, Lainer – Junuzovic, Samassekou, Schlager – Wolf – Dabbur, Gulbdrandsen

Last matches of Red Bull Salzburg:

  • 17.02.2019 – Wiener Neustadt vs. Vienna Red Bull Salzburg 1: 2 (Cup)
  • 14.02.2019 – FC Bruges vs. Red Bull Salzburg 2: 1 (Europa League)
  • 08.02.2019 – Red Bull Salzburg Vs. Forward 3: 2 (Friendlies)
  • 06.02.2019 – Red Bull Salzburg Vs. Altach 0: 0 (friendlies)
  • 01.02.2019 – Red Bull Salzburg Vs. Beijing Guoan 2: 0 (The Atlantic Cup)

Red Bull Salzburg vs Bruges Football Prediction

Bruges – Statistics & Current Form

As reigning Belgian champions and Champions League relegated club Bruges could not be described as a “wishless” at Red Bull Salzburg. For the Austrian champions Bruges is certainly one of the toughest opponents that was possible. This could underpin the team of Ivan Leko last Thursday with an aggressive style of play. Bruges is a team that can invest a lot of running work against a seemingly stronger opponent. In the autumn this was in the games against Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid (each scoreless) to see. Brugge is able to defend and with the young Brazilian Wesley has a striker on the front line, which can fix the ball with his physical presence and thus provide relief. It was not for nothing that several scouts were in the stadium last Thursday to get the youngster off his feet.

A week ago, the Belgian champion still had to speak of a small mini-crisis. In the run-up to the Salzburg match, voices were slowly but surely voices criticizing head coach Ivan Leko. For the first time in his term, the Croat had to deal with this criticism. The start into the spring of 2019 was by no means satisfactory. A lean 2: 2 in the derby against promoted Cercle Brugge and the substitution of captain Vormer brought the barrel to the fans to overflow. However, the example of Bruges shows how fast-paced football is. Only seven days later, the word crisis has long been history. After the victory against the Bulls, the top match against champions KRC Genk was won 3-1. The deficit on the championship standings is moderate again and the title defense is no longer in the far distance.

In the city of Mozart, Bruges must continue to dispense with the strong playing Dutchman Arnaut Danjuma. Also central defender Matej Mitrovic will not be available yet. Bruges can be expected in terms of personnel with the same lineup as last Thursday. The style of play will be even more destructive. As long as goalkeeper Ethan Horvath does not have to get the ball out of his own goal, Brugge will be very defensive. After all, not even a goal has to be scored. This starting point between Red Bull Salzburg and Bruges is the tip on the under 2.5 an interesting option.

Expected formation of Bruges:
Horvath – Mechele, Denswil, Amrabat – Dennis, Rits, Vormer, Vanaken, Cools – Schrijvers, Wesley

Last matches from Bruges:

  • 17.02.2019 – Club Brugge vs. FC Bruges. Genk 3: 1 (First Division A)
  • 14.02.2019 – FC Bruges vs. Red Bull Salzburg 2: 1 (Europa League)
  • 10.02.2019 – Cercle Brugge vs. KSV. Bruges 2: 2 (First Division A)
  • 03.02.2019 – Club Brugge vs. Gent 1: 1 (First Division A)
  • 27.01.2019 – Oostende vs. Bruges 1: 2 (First Division A)

Red Bull Salzburg vs Bruges Direct Comparison & Statistics Highlights

Seven days ago, the reigning champions from Austria and their counterpart from Belgium faced each other for the first time. Against the Champions League relegated from Bruges was the Rose-Elf as a favorite and could underpin this role in the first half also. Thanks to a beautiful goal by Zlatko Junuzovic, the door to the sixteenth finals has already been opened wide. However, Brugge could dictate the game in the second section of the game and not only scored the deserved equalizer, but actually won the match 2-1. Thus, the Leko-Elf has the nose ahead of the second leg and the progress is not unrealistic.

Red Bull Salzburg vs Brugge Betting Prediction Explained

Red Bull Salzburg caused a lot of enthusiasm in the past season by appearances on the international stage. At that time, the Rose Elf acted mostly as an underdog, against the Belgian champions Salzburg is now even acted as a favorite. For a home win of Red Bull Salzburg vs Bruges only odds of 1.56 are offered! The respect for Salzburg is now great. The strong home record on the international stage is another argument that confirms the bulls from the city of Mozart as a clear favorite here.

Key Facts – Red Bull Salzburg vs Bruges tips

In the cup was only a little rotated – convince Salzburg against Wiener Neustadt despite a 2-1 victory but not!
Despite leadership Salzburg had beaten in the first leg – first competitive defeat this season!
Overcome crisis? Genk was defeated in the league after beating the Bulls!

Basically, the Salzburg Bulls stand for many goals. The offensive style of playing with the early Gegenpressing provides many chances to score. In terms of possession, the Rose-Elf will have a significant plus on Thursday. But possession of the ball does not necessarily mean goals. Salzburg also had problems against Wiener Neustadt to become dangerous. Bruges was able to convince in the premier class with two excellent defensive achievements and accordingly, the odds on the over / under 2,5 are surprising. For a maximum of two goals between Red Bull Salzburg vs Bruges odds of 2.17 are offered – on these bets a bet of six units is made! Here, significant value can be seen; realistic would be due to the initial situation, probably a 1.95-2.00 for the under 2.5!

Prediction Today: Under 2.5 goals
Odds: 2.17

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