Salzburg vs Basel Prediction & Betting Tips (22 January)

31st with only 3 points, Salzburg is far from assured of qualifying for the round of 16 of this Europa League. The best would even be to win today at home otherwise you would be mathematically eliminated from these contests in the play-offs. It must be said that the Austrians lost to Friborg 1-0, Bologna 4-1, Ferencvaros 2-3, Olympique Lyonnais 2-0 and even FC Porto 0-1. Their only victory came at home against the Dutch Go Ahead Eagles 2-0. In the championship, Salzburg is currently in the lead with three lengths ahead of LASK Linz. Since the start of the year, the Austrian club has participated in friendlies to maintain form, namely three games, for a neutral record of a victory against Red Star Belgrade 2-0, a draw against Rakow 1-1 and a heavy defeat against Bayern Munich 0-5.

For its part, FC Basel is also not guaranteed to see its adventure continue in the 1/16 finals. Installed in 26th place, the Swiss team is a little behind the top 24. In the competition, the Swiss were able to win against the Romanians of FCSB 3-1 and the Germans of Stuttgart 2-0. On the other hand, Basel lost to Friborg 3-2, OL 2-0, Genk 2-1 and Aston Villa at home 1-2. In the championship, the visiting team came out of a parity score against FC Sion, losing a little more ground at the head of the table, occupied by Thun. 

Against Fribourg, leading striker Petar Ratkov (9 goals, 2 assists in the league) was sent off at the very start of the game, thus undermining his comrades on the field. The latter will serve a suspension but not with the Austrian club since he joined Lazio this winter in the form of a transfer. Still injured, Justin Omoregie, John Melberg (19 years old) and the Japanese Takumu Kawamura will not play. Note the departure of French midfielder Luca Gourna-Douath (Havre). Danish midfielder Maurits Kjaergaard (1 goal, 4 assists in the league) will be back in action. Author of 3 goals in C3, Yorbe Vertessen (5 goals, 2 assists in the league) will respond favorably to his coach's call.

 Within this FC Basel team, note the defections of Moritz Broschinski (1 goal in the league), midfielder Metinho (1 goal in the league), Otele (4 goals, 3 assists in the league) and important defender Keigo Tsunemoto (1 goal, 1 assist in the league) all injured. Fortunately, the legendary X.Shaqiri (3 goals, 2 assists in C3) will be traveling to Austria to try to put his team in the best possible conditions. The former Lyon player is by far the essential link in this team, even in the league (6 goals, 9 assists) with Benie Traore (4 goals in the league). 

• Summary: Red Bull Salzburg is going head to head with Basel starting on 22 Jan 2026 at 20:00 UTC at Red Bull Arena stadium, Salzburg city, Austria. The match is a part of the UEFA Europa League .
• Salzburg Feedinco Rating: 6.72
• Basel Feedinco Rating: 6.81