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

This will be the first time that these clubs are going to face each other.

RB Salzburg are ready to battle it out against FC Porto in what is going to be the round 1 league phase fixture of the UEFA Europa League 2025-26 edition. The Red Bull Arena is all set to witness the interesting clash between these sides.

The Austrian Bundesliga side have started their new season on an average note. They have been a part of seven league matches till now and have only been able to win three of them. For their opening UEFA Europa League game of the new season, they will be at home and will be looking for a positive start.

On the other hand, FC Porto are in phenomenal form at the moment. The Liga Portugal side have won all of their first six games of the new season and will be looking to continue their form in the European competition as well. Despite being the visiting team, their confidence levels will be on the higher side.

Kick-off:

• Location: Salzburg, Austria
• Stadium: Red Bull Arena
• Date: Friday, September 26
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, Sept 25; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Vassilis Fotias
• VAR: In use

Focados #UEL pic.twitter.com/qGETjxrgpp

— FC Porto (@FCPorto) September 22, 2025

Form:

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

FC Porto: W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Yorbe Vertessen (RB Salzburg)

Yorbe Vertessen has four goals in nine matches for RB Salzburg this season. The 24-year-old Belgian player is going to be one of the important men in the attacking front for the hosts. He will be keen on finding the net, but it will be no easy task for the forward.

Samu Aghehowa (FC Porto)

Samu Aghehowa will have a major role to play in the attacking front for FC Porto. The 21-year-old Spaniard has scored four goals in six matches and is looking strong at the moment. He is going to create issues for the opponent’s defence with constant pressure in the final third.

Match Facts

• FC Porto are on a six-match winning streak.
• The Dragons have four clean sheets to their name in the last five matches.
• This will be the first-ever meeting between these teams.

Salzburg vs Porto: Betting Tips and Odds

• FC Porto to win @11/10 William Hill
• Samu Aghehowa to score @5/1 Skybet
• Goals over 3.5 @19/10 William Hill

Injury and Team News

RB Salzburg will be without the services of Karim Konate, Valentin Sulzbacher and Takumu Kawamura as they are injured.

Luuk de Jong, Martim Fernandes, Alberto Costa and Nehuen Perez are injured, hence keeping them out of action for FC Porto.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

RB Salzburg won: 0

FC Porto won: 0

Draws: 0

This will be their first-ever meeting.

Predicted Lineups

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

Schlager (GK); Lainer, Schuster, Rasmussen, Krätzig; Bidstrup, Diabaté; Ratkov, Yeo, Kjaergaard; Vertessen

FC Porto predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Costa (GK); Rosario, Bednarek, Kiwior, Moura; Froholdt, Mora, Veiga; Pepe, Aghehowa, Sainz

Match Prediction

The hosts will be under pressure due to their poor form, and the visitors will be ready to take advantage. FC Porto might come out on top to defeat RB Salzburg in their upcoming UEFA Europa League clash.

Prediction: RB Salzburg 1-3 FC Porto

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports

For more updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Telegram.