LiontipsSalzburg vs Brest: Champions League Match Prediction (Odds 3.95) and Betting Tips for October 1, 2024
Command Analysis
Current Form
Last season was the least successful for Salzburg in recent memory. For the first time in 11 years, the team did not clinch the championship in the Austrian Bundesliga, finishing just two points behind Sturm. They also struggled in other competitions, reaching only the semifinals in the Austrian Cup and finishing last in their Champions League group, narrowly losing out to Benfica on tiebreakers.
After failing to become the Austrian champion, Salzburg had to qualify for the Champions League. The team met this challenge successfully, defeating Twente (2-1 and 3-3) and Kyiv's Dynamo (2-0 and 1-1).
In the current Austrian championship, Salzburg sits in third place but has two games in hand. In recent matches, they drew with Tirol (0-0) and beat Austria (2-0). In the Austrian Cup, Red Bull significantly outperformed Wiener with a 4-0 victory, but suffered a heavy loss in their opening Champions League match against Prague's Sparta (0-3).
Disqualifications and Injuries
Fernando, Dauda Gindo, and Takuma Nakamura will miss the upcoming match. The participation of Samson Baidoo, Mauritz Kjaergaard, and Alexa Terzić is uncertain.
Noteworthy Betting Trends
- The team has not conceded a goal in their last three matches
- At home, the Salzburg club is unbeaten in their last 11 games
Probable Lineup: Blaswich - Dedich, Piatkovski, Blank, Melberg - Capaldo, Baicevic, Clark - Nene, Yeo, Glukh.
Current Form
The performance of Brest last season was one of the biggest surprises in European football. Typically, the club achieves modest results in Ligue 1, rarely breaking into the upper half of the standings. However, last season they clinched the bronze medals in the French championship, earning them a shot at the prestigious Champions League.
Brest started the tournament on a high note, as they defeated Austrian champions Sturm 2-1 in their opening match, even while playing away in Guingamp. Notably, their second round opponent is another team from Austria.
In contrast, the Pirates are not faring as well in Ligue 1 this season, currently positioned in the middle of the table with only six points from six matches. Their only victories have come against Saint-Étienne (4-0) and Toulouse (2-0).
Disciplinary and Injury News
Pierre Lees-Melou and Bradley Locko will miss this match due to injuries.
Interesting Betting Trends
- None of the last four matches for the visitors ended in a draw
- The team has failed to win their last eight away games
Expected Lineup: Bizot - Lala, Chardonnet, Koulibaly, Amavi - Fernandez, Camara, Faivre - Castillo, Ajorque, Simas.
Trends
Bet Salzburg Wins by Fouls
The hosts have won the foul count in their last three Champions League matches
1.58Bet Exact Score 2:2
The guests' last two drawn matches ended with this scoreline
15.00Bet Goals in Both Halves
This bet has won in four out of the last five matches for the hosts
1.55Bet Number 2 in Final Score
This trend has occurred in three out of the last five matches for the guests
2.23Tip and bets
After their defeat in the opening match, the hosts will certainly aim to redeem themselves in front of their fans, so expect an aggressive offensive performance from the Bulls. Meanwhile, the visitors will likely have gained confidence from their victory over the Austrian champions and will look to build on that success. The French club has no issues with their attacking play, so we believe they will also find the back of the net.
Our prediction is that both teams will score with odds of 1.72
Betting on the Outcome
Salzburg had a rather lackluster performance against Sparta in their opening match. Facing French side Brest will not be any easier, but this time, Red Bull enjoys the advantage of playing at home. We believe the Austrian club can at least secure a draw.
Our second bet is for a draw with odds of 3.95
Betting on Corners
Both teams are likely to heavily utilize the flanks in their attacks, which should result in a high number of corner kicks.
Prediction: Total over 9.5 corners with odds of 1.88
