RB Salzburg vs Qarabag FK Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Club Friendlies 2025

The previous meeting between these teams ended in favour of Red Bull Salzburg.

RB Salzburg are ready to host FK Qarabag in a club friendly fixture. These sides are going to face each other after a long time. This time around, the contest between them will take place at the Alois Latini Stadium.

Both teams now have a chance to come up with a different and unique set of plays so that they can have a better 2025-26 campaign. RB Salzburg will be in action for the first time since their elimination from the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

They did win a game in the mega competition, but it was not enough for them to make it to the knockout stages of the tournament. Red Bull Salzburg faced the likes of Real Madrid, Al Hilal and Pachuca in the Club World Cup.

Hard at work as we prep for the new season 💪 pic.twitter.com/7Z11Q3AJKE

— FC Red Bull Salzburg EN (@FCRBS_en) July 9, 2025

The Azerbaijan-based club FK Qarabag did win their domestic league, but failed to win the cup tournament and as well as the Europa League title. They recently lost a friendly fixture against Twente as well. The Azerbaijani club will be looking to step up and come up with a top set of plays.

Kick-off:

• Location: Zell am See, Austria
• Stadium: Alois Latini Stadium
• Date: Tuesday, July 15
• Kick-off Time: 21:30 IST/ 16:00 GMT/ 12:00 ET/ 09:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

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

Qarabag FK: D-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Oscar Gloukh (RB Salzburg)

The young 21-year-old forward from Israel has been one of the most important players in the Salzburg lineup. During his 2024-25 Austrian Bundesliga campaign, Oscar Gloukh came up with 15 goal involvements. He also scored a goal for his side in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

He will have an important role to play in the attacking front.

Abdellah Zoubir (Qarabag FK)

Abdellah Zoubir is going to play an important role in the final third for the Azerbaijan-based club FK Qarabag. The 33-year-old Moroccan player can play as a winger and as a midfielder. This versatility can help him assist his team in both sectors on the pitch.

He will be looking to step up here.

Match Facts

• RB Salzburg have not been able to score any goals in their last two games.
• Reb Bull Salzburg are on a two-match winless run.
• They are on a 12-match unbeaten run.

RB Salzburg vs Qarabag FK: Betting Tips and Odds

• RB Salzburg to win
• Oscar Gloukh to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

Justin Omoregie and Takumu Kawamura are injured, hence keeping them out of action for RB Salzburg. Despite being back in training, Karim Konate is not yet confirmed to be in action.

Karim Konate is back on the pitch! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/k7Y7s4SDCH

— FC Red Bull Salzburg EN (@FCRBS_en) July 8, 2025

Qarabag FK have all of their squad members ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

RB Salzburg won: 1

Qarabag FK won: 1

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

RB Salzburg predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Zawieschitzky (GK); Lainer, Gadou, Rasmussen, Krätzig; Dorgeles, Bidstrup, Sulzbacher, Gloukh; Baidoo, Ratkov

Qarabag FK predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Kochalski (GK); Silva, Mustafazada, Medina, Cafarquliyev; Romao, Jankovic; Andrade, Benzia, Zoubir; Akhundzade

Match Prediction

Being a club-friendly environment gives both teams a perfect opportunity to come up with a unique set of plays for their upcoming season. RB Salzburg are likely to come up with a win against Qarabag FK in the club friendly 2025 fixture.

Prediction: RB Salzburg 2-1 Qarabag FK

Telecast Details

TBD

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