Red Bull Salzburg vs Basel predictions, Jan 22, 2026

UEFA Europa League, on Thursday,

Salzburg

Basel

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On January 22, 2026, Red Bull Salzburg will face FC Basel in a crucial UEFA Europa League clash at home. Both teams have displayed similar form recently, with each securing 2 wins in their last 5 matches. This parity sets the stage for a competitive encounter.

Red Bull Salzburg, known for their dynamic attacking play and high pressing game, will look to leverage home advantage. Their familiarity with the venue can be a motivating factor, especially in a five-match streak that has shown flashes of their potential, despite some inconsistencies. The team’s ability to control possession and exploit spaces in the opposition’s defense will be key.

FC Basel, on the other hand, arrives with a solid reputation for tactical discipline and counter-attacking prowess. Their recent results suggest they are capable of striking when presented with opportunities, making them a formidable opponent. The away side will aim to absorb pressure and utilize swift transitions to capitalize on any defensive lapses from Salzburg.

According to bookmakers, Salzburg holds a slight edge with odds of 2.35 for a home win compared to Basel’s 2.69. Our model predicts a 41.4% chance of Salzburg winning, reflecting the evenly matched nature of the contest. As such, while Salzburg may be favored, the outcome remains uncertain, and both teams have the quality to secure a positive result.

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Salzburg
40.7%
Draw
25.4%
Basel
33.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of UEFA Europa League Basel: 0.99% Salzburg: 0.29%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 2.09 3.75 2.99
betsson 2.4 3.75 2.82
WilliamHill 2.3 3.5 2.7
Pinnacle 2.36 3.88 2.7
Best for US Customers 2.33 3.66 2.71

Latest Results

15.01.26 Red Bull Salzburg – FK Crvena Zvezda Belgrade – 2:0
06.01.26 Red Bull Salzburg – Bayern Munich – 0:5
14.12.25 Red Bull Salzburg – Wolfsberger AC – 2:1
11.12.25 SC Freiburg – Red Bull Salzburg – 1:0
06.12.25 Blau-Weiss Linz – Red Bull Salzburg – 0:2
06.01.26 SK Slavia Prague – FC Basel – 3:4
20.12.25 FC Basel – Servette FC – 1:1
17.12.25 FC Luzern – FC Basel – 1:2
14.12.25 FC Basel – Lausanne-Sport – 0:0
11.12.25 FC Basel – Aston Villa – 1:2

Facts

  • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
  • Salzburg may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Salzburg won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 1:2. (average 0.5:1).
  • Including home match between the teams, Salzburg won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 1:2.

    Latest Head To Head

    20.03.14 Red Bull Salzburg – FC Basel – 1:2
    13.03.14 FC Basel – Red Bull Salzburg – 0:0

    Standings

    League phase

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Lyon 6 5 0 1 13:3 10 15
    2 Midtjylland 6 5 0 1 13:5 8 15
    3 Aston Villa 6 5 0 1 10:4 6 15
    4 Betis 6 4 2 0 11:4 7 14
    5 Freiburg 6 4 2 0 9:3 6 14
    6 Ferencvaros 6 4 2 0 11:6 5 14
    7 Braga 6 4 1 1 10:5 5 13
    8 FC Porto 6 4 1 1 9:5 4 13
    9 Stuttgart 6 4 0 2 12:5 7 12
    10 AS Roma 6 4 0 2 10:5 5 12
    11 Nottingham 6 3 2 1 11:6 5 11
    12 Fenerbahce 6 3 2 1 9:5 4 11
    13 Bologna 6 3 2 1 9:5 4 11
    14 Plzen 6 2 4 0 6:2 4 10
    15 Panathinaikos 6 3 1 2 9:7 2 10
    16 Genk 6 3 1 2 7:6 1 10
    17 Crvena zvezda 6 3 1 2 5:5 0 10
    18 PAOK 6 2 3 1 13:10 3 9
    19 Celta Vigo 6 3 0 3 12:9 3 9
    20 Lille 6 3 0 3 10:7 3 9
    21 Young Boys 6 3 0 3 8:12 -4 9
    22 Brann 6 2 2 2 6:7 -1 8
    23 Ludogorets 6 2 1 3 11:14 -3 7
    24 Celtic 6 2 1 3 7:11 -4 7
    25 Din. Zagreb 6 2 1 3 8:13 -5 7
    26 Basel 6 2 0 4 8:9 -1 6
    27 FCSB 6 2 0 4 7:11 -4 6
    28 G.A. Eagles 6 2 0 4 5:11 -6 6
    29 Sturm Graz 6 1 1 4 4:8 -4 4
    30 Feyenoord 6 1 0 5 7:13 -6 3
    31 Salzburg 6 1 0 5 5:11 -6 3
    32 Utrecht 6 0 1 5 3:9 -6 1
    33 Rangers 6 0 1 5 3:11 -8 1
    34 Malmo FF 6 0 1 5 3:12 -9 1
    35 Maccabi Tel Aviv 6 0 1 5 2:18 -16 1
    36 Nice 6 0 0 6 4:13 -9 0

    UEFA Europa League Outrights

    1. Aston Villa: 4.17 (17.62%)

    2. AS Roma: 7.75 (9.47%)

    3. FC Porto: 8.75 (8.39%)

    4. Betis: 9 (8.16%)

    5. Nottingham: 9.5 (7.73%)

    6. Lyon: 10 (7.34%)

    7. Bologna: 14 (5.24%)

    8. VfB Stuttgart: 21 (3.5%)

    9. Freiburg: 22.5 (3.26%)

    10. Lille: 22.5 (3.26%)

    11. Fenerbahce: 23.5 (3.12%)

    12. Braga: 29 (2.53%)

    13. Celta Vigo: 30 (2.45%)

    14. Midtjylland: 41 (1.79%)

    15. Plzen: 51 (1.44%)

    16. Panathinaikos: 54 (1.36%)

    17. Celtic: 59 (1.24%)

    18. Genk: 59 (1.24%)

    19. PAOK: 67 (1.1%)

    20. Basel: 74 (0.99%)

    21. Din. Zagreb: 74 (0.99%)

    22. Feyenoord: 74 (0.99%)

    23. Ferencvaros: 74 (0.99%)

    24. Young Boys: 84 (0.87%)

    25. Brann: 91 (0.81%)

    26. Crvena zvezda: 101 (0.73%)

    27. Utrecht: 101 (0.73%)

    28. Ludogorets: 138.5 (0.53%)

    29. Nice: 151 (0.49%)

    30. G.A. Eagles: 151 (0.49%)

    31. FCSB: 226 (0.32%)

    32. Malmo FF: 251 (0.29%)

    33. Salzburg: 251 (0.29%)

    34. Maccabi Tel Aviv: 501 (0.15%)

    35. Rangers: 1376 (0.05%)

    36. Sturm Graz: 1501 (0.05%)

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