Preview: RB Salzburg vs FC Basel Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26

The Red Bulls have never secured a win against the RotBlau.

RB Salzburg are now gearing up to take on FC Basel for their round 7 league phase contest of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League. Red Bull Arena Salzburg will witness this interesting clash between these clubs.

The Red Bulls have only secured a single win in their ongoing campaign in the European competition. They are struggling in the tournament at the moment and will be under pressure for their next outing, despite it being a home game. RB Salzburg must win their remaining games if they want to make it to the play-off qualifiers.

FC Basel have won two of their six games in the UEFA Europa League this season and will be gunning for yet another win. They have not been very consistent with their performances recently. The upcoming contest is not going to be an easy one for the RotBlau.

Kick-off:

• Location: Salzburg, Austria
• Stadium: Red Bull Arena Salzburg
• Date: Friday, January 23
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, Jan 22; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Salzburg: L-W-L-D-W

Basel: W-D-W-L-D

Players to Watch

Yorbe Vertessen (RB Salzburg)

Yorbe Vertessen will have a crucial role to play in the attacking front for RB Salzburg. Having scored three goals in six matches, Vertessen is the top goal scorer for his side in the Europa League this season. He will be looking to step up his game so that he can score a goal or two to help his side.

Xherdan Shaqiri (FC Basel)

The 34-year-old is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. The experienced forward will be ready to lead his side in the final third once again. He is going to be an important aspect of the squad.

In six UEL games this season, he has five goal contributions.

Match Facts

• RB Salzburg are on a two-match undefeated run.
• FC Basel have failed to secure a win in their last two attempts.
• The RotBlau are undefeated against the Red Bulls.

Salzburg vs Basel: Betting Tips and Odds

• FC Basel to win @7/4 Unibet
• Xherdan Shaqiri to score @5/2 Paddy Power
• Goals under 3.5 @4/7 bet365

Injury and Team News

RB Salzburg will miss out on the services of John Mellberg, Stefan Lainer and Takumu Kawamura. They are injured.

Keigo Tsunemoto, Metinho, Moritz Broschinski and Philip Otele are not going to be in action for FC Basel. They are not match fit.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Salzburg won: 0

Basel won: 1

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

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

Schlager (GK); Trummer, Gadou, Rasmussen, Krätzig; Diabaté, Bidstrup; Baidoo, Onisiwo, Alajbegovic; Vertessen

Basel predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Hitz (GK); Ruegg, Adjei, Daniliuc, Schmid; Silu; Traoré, Leroy, Bacanin, Soticek; Shaqiri

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs will be desperate for a win here. FC Basel are likely to come out on top to secure three points against RB Salzburg in their upcoming UEFA Europa League outing.

Prediction: Salzburg 1-2 Basel

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports

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