Bologna vs RB Salzburg Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26

This is going to be the first-ever meeting between these sides.

Bologna are all set to battle it out against RB Salzburg in what is going to be their round 5 league phase fixture of the UEFA Europa League 2025-26 edition. This interesting contest will take place at the Renato Dall’Ara Stadium.

The Serie A side is gaining momentum back as they are doing well domestically now. They have secured two wins in their last two games and will be looking for another win, but this time in the European competition. Their performance in the tournament has not been the best so far. Bologna have only won one UEL game this season.

RB Salzburg have secured one win and have lost three UEFA Europa League games in the ongoing campaign. They are going to be away from home, which will keep them under pressure from the start. The Red Bulls have underperformed in their last two games and this might become a problem for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Bologna, Italy
• Stadium: Renato Dall’Ara Stadium
• Date: Friday, November 28
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, Nov 27; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Igor Pajač
• VAR: In use

Form:

Bologna: D-W-D-W-W

Salzburg: W-W-W-D-L

Players to Watch

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)

Riccardo Orsolini will be looking to step up his game so that he can help Bologna in the attacking front. His performance in the Serie A has been decent enough, but he must perform well in the upcoming UEFA Europa League game. He will be leading the attack from the right.

Yorbe Vertessen (Salzburg)

Yorbe Vertessen is going to be a crucial part of the squad when it comes to the attacking front. He will be looking to find the in the upcoming fixture, which is going to be an advantage for RB Salzburg. Vertessen has scored two goals in four Europa League games and will be keen to add more to his tally.

Match Facts

• Bologna are undefeated in their last 11 games.
• RB Salzburg have failed to secure a win in their last two matches.
• These clubs are going to face each other for the first time.

Bologna vs Salzburg: Betting Tips and Odds

• Bologna to win @2/5 William Hill
• Riccardo Orsolini to score @27/20 Virgin Bet
• Goals over 3.5 @19/10 WIlliam Hill

Injury and Team News

Lukasz Skorupski and Remo Freuler will not be in action for Bologna as they are injured. Ciro Immobile, Emil Holm and Nicolo Cambiaghi are not yet confirmed to be a part of the squad due to fitness concerns. Charalambos Lykogiannis is suspended.

RB Salzburg will miss out on the services of Christian Zawieschitzky, John Mellberg, Takumu Kawamura and Karim Onisiwo as they are injured. Karim Konate is back in training.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Bologna won: 0

Salzburg won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Bologna predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Ravaglia (GK); De Silvestri, Casale, Heggem, Miranda; Moro, Pobega; Orsolini, Fabbian, Dominguez; Castro

RB Salzburg predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Schlager (GK); Lainer, Schuster, Rasmussen, Terzic; Yeo, Diabate, Kjaergaard; Baidoo, Vertessen, Alajbegovic

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs are in need of a win here, but it will be Bologna who are likely to come out on top and defeat RB Salzburg in their upcoming UEFA Europa League clash.

Prediction: Bologna 3-1 Salzburg

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports

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