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As HC Red Bull Salzburg prepares to host Kölner Haie on September 3, 2026, in a crucial Champions League Ice Hockey matchup, both teams come into the game with different recent trends. Salzburg has achieved victory in only 1 of their last 4 matches, indicating some struggles to find consistent form. Their offensive play will be key, as they need to capitalize on home-ice advantage to regain momentum and build confidence.
On the other hand, Kölner Haie arrives with a more favorable record, having won 2 of their last 3 matches. This positive run suggests they are finding their rhythm, with a potent offense and solid defensive structure. The slight edge in the bookmakers’ odds, favoring Kölner Haie at 2.17 compared to Salzburg’s 2.57, reflects their recent performance and confidence levels.
Tactically, Salzburg will need to tighten their defensive game and focus on their power plays, while Kölner Haie will likely capitalize on quick transitions and counterattacks. With both teams eager to secure a valuable win in the Champions League, this matchup promises to be competitive and unpredictable. Fans should expect a closely contested game where both sides will strive for supremacy on the ice.
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| Red Bull Salzburg 35.9% |
Draw 21.5% |
Kölner Haie 42.5% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.65 | 4.3 | 2.25 | ||
| 2.62 | 4.2 | 2.24 | ||
| 2.59 | 4.47 | 2.17 | ||
| 2.55 | 4.4 | 2.14 |
Latest Results
| 22.08.26 EHC Biel – HC Red Bull Salzburg – 6:2 21.08.26 EHC München – HC Red Bull Salzburg – 2:3 AET 15.08.26 Mountfield Hradec Králové – HC Red Bull Salzburg – 2:1 penalties 12.08.26 ČEZ Motor České Budějovice – HC Red Bull Salzburg – 5:1 17.03.26 HC Pustertal-Val Pusteria – HC Red Bull Salzburg – 2:1 OT |
22.08.26 Kölner Haie – Krefeld Pinguine – 4:0 21.08.26 Landshut Cannibals – Kölner Haie – 4:3 penalties 14.08.26 Kölner Haie – Iserlohn Roosters – 3:1 20.04.26 Kölner Haie – Eisbären Berlin – 1:4 17.04.26 Eisbären Berlin – Kölner Haie – 5:2 |
Facts
Standings
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | Pts | |||
| 1 | Liberec | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Pardubice | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Plzen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Herning Blue Fox | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | SaiPa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Tappara | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Adler Mannheim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Kolner | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Storhamar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Nitra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Skelleftea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Rogle | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Fribourg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Servette | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Klagenfurt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Graz99ers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Salzburg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Eisbaren Berlin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Frolunda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Tychy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Davos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | KooKoo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Vaxjo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Bordeaux | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
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