RB Salzburg vs Club Brugge Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26 qualifiers third round 1st leg

The previous fixture between these teams ended in favour of the Austrian Bundesliga team.

RB Salzburg are all set to host Club Brugge in the third round first leg match of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League qualifiers. The upcoming contest between these clubs will take place at the Red Bull Arena.

RB Salzburg were unable to begin their new season as they had wanted. They are coming in after securing a draw against Ried in their previous game. Salzburg scored a last-minute goal, which helped them to a draw. They will be looking to step up here.

Club Brugge will be away from home. This also might keep them low on confidence here. They fell prey to KV Mechelen in their last fixture. This might affect the current form of Club Brugge.

They did come up with some good performances during the 2024-25 season and will be looking to come up with another top show here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Salzburg, Austria
• Stadium: Red Bull Arena
• Date: Wednesday, August 6
• Kick-off Time: 10:30 p.m. IST/ 05:00 p.m. GMT/ 01:00 p.m. ET/ 10:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Srđan Jovanović
• VAR: In use

A big challenge awaits. pic.twitter.com/F27HJpKYes

— FC Red Bull Salzburg EN (@FCRBS_en) August 4, 2025

Form:

RB Salzburg: L-W-W-D-D

Club Brugge: D-D-W-W-L

Players to Watch

Sota Kitano (RB Salzburg)

Sota Kitano scored one of the goals for Salzburg in their previous fixture. Even though it was an important goal for the 20-year-old forward from Japan, it was not enough to get them a win. He will yet again play an important role in the attacking front for the hosts.

SOTA SZN IS UNDERWAY. #SVRRBS ⚪️🔴 pic.twitter.com/TfJLE6PSSK

— FC Red Bull Salzburg EN (@FCRBS_en) August 2, 2025

Christos Tzolis (Club Brugge)

The 23-year-old forward will play an essential role in the attacking front for Club Brugge. Christos Tzolis is coming in after scoring a goal in the previous fixture. He will be looking to lead his side from the left flank yet again, and it will be interesting to see his performance.

Match Facts

• This will be the third time that these clubs are going to face each other.
• RB Salzburg are on a four-match undefeated run.
• Club Brugge have won two of their last five matches.

RB Salzburg vs Club Brugge: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw
• Christos Tzolis to score
• Goals under 2.5

Injury and Team News

Valentin Sulzbacher, Takumu Kawamura, Moussa Kounfolo Yeo and four other players are injured for RB Salzburg, hence keeping them out of action.

Club Brugge will be without the services of Gustaf Nilsson, Joel Ordonez and Kyriani Sabbe as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

RB Salzburg won: 1

Club Brugge won: 1

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

RB Salzburg predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Schlager (GK); Lainer, Gadou, Rasmussen, Kratzig; Kitano, Bidstrup, Diabate, Kjaergaard; Onisiwo, Baidoo

Club Brugge predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Jackers (GK); Spileers, Mechele, Romero, Seys; Onyedika, Vanaken, Reis; Vetlesen, Vermant, Tzolis

Match Prediction

This is going to be an important fixture for both teams, but the UEFA Champions League qualifying game between Club Brugge and RB Salzburg is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: RB Salzburg 1-1 Club Brugge

Telecast Details

TBD

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