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RB Salzburg vs AC Milan: prediction for the Champions League fixture
RB Salzburg are set to host AC Milan at the Red Bull Arena in their UEFA Champions League opener on Tuesday, September 6. What to expect from this match? Look out for our prediction below.
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Salzburg
AustriaRB Salzburg cruised to victory in the Austrian Bundesliga last season. Following that result, the team secured a direct ticket for the Champions League. In the last edition of the Champions League, Salzburg qualified for the knockouts, but lost to Bayern Munich in the last 16 (2:8 on aggregate).
In the summer, Salzburg signed forward Fernando, who has already delivered four goals and gave four assists. On the other hand, Karim Adeyemi and Brenden Aaronson have left the club.
In the first seven games of the new Austrian Bundesliga, Salzburg conceded only three goals and lost one game, to SK Sturm Graz (1:2). The team's injury list is very long at the moment, and Luka Sučić is missed the most.
AC Milan
ItalyAC Milan enjoyed an amazing season in Serie A and won the Scudetto, beating their bitter rivals Inter Milan by two points. They also looked good at the start of the new season and haven't tasted defeat yet. The Rossoneri won the first three home games, but haven't been so confident on their travels - the reigning champions of Italy were held to a draw at Atalanta (1:1) and at Sassuolo (0:0). In the recent derby della Madonnina, AC Milan defeated Inter (3:2); Leao and Giroud delivered the goals for the Rossoneri.
The team will be without Ibrahimovic, and Florenzi and Rebic are doubts. In the offseason, AC Milan parted ways with a key midfielder Kessie, and Charles De Ketelaere was signed to take his position.
Trends
СтавкаSalzburg to not concede
The home team didn't concede in 4 of their last 5 games in Salzburg.
СтавкаSalzburg to not score
In 3 of the last 5 away games, AC Milan didn't concede.
СтавкаCorners: total over 9.5
There have been at least 10 corners in both away games of AC Milan this season.
СтавкаSalzburg's yellow cards IT under 2.5
Salzburg got 8 yellow cards in 4 matches.
Tip and bets
Despite many predictions, we doubt this will be a high-scoring game. Group E is quite tough, and the competition for the top-2 finish will be extremely close. We expect Salzburg to play a defensive strategy against AC Milan, especially since they are weakened by multiple injuries. AC Milan haven't impressed us in their away games this season, so it makes sense to take the under.
Our prediction - total under 2.5 goals
We think, that in the end this might be a goalless draw. The Rossoneri are yet to win away from home this season, and the hosts are likely to park the bus. This is a risky bet, but it can pay off well.
Correct score 0:0
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