SALZBURG VS BASEL - EUROPE: EUROPA LEAGUE, LEAGUE STAGE MATCH PREVIEW
EUROPE: EUROPA LEAGUE, LEAGUE STAGE MATCH DETAILS: SALZBURG VS BASEL
As Salzburg prepare to host Basel on January 22, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00, this EUROPE: Europa League, League Stage fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
SALZBURG PREVIEW IN EUROPE: EUROPA LEAGUE, LEAGUE STAGE
Salzburg, currently 31st in the standings with 3 points from 6 games, trail the leaders by 12 points. They've earned 3 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
BASEL PREVIEW IN EUROPE: EUROPA LEAGUE, LEAGUE STAGE
Basel, sitting 26th with 6 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 3 games this season.
Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR SALZBURG VS BASEL
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In their previous league match against Freiburg, Salzburg recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Schlager, Terzic, Rasmussen, Gadou, Lainer, Diabate, Bidstrup, Bischoff, Vertessen, Baidoo, Ratkov. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
Basel's last outing came against Aston Villa, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-4-2 system.
Their starting XI featured Hitz, Schmid, Daniliuc, Adjei Adjetey, Tsunemoto, Bacanin, Leroy, Metinho, Otele, Shaqiri, Traore. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.
Looking ahead, Salzburg are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Salzburg and Basel are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR SALZBURG VS BASEL
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Salzburg's fixtures have averaged 3.1 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Basel's games average 2.1 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.
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