RB Salzburg will entertain LASK at Red Bull Arena in the Austrian Bundesliga on Saturday. The hosts will hope to return to winning ways while the visitors are out to maintain their momentum.
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RB Salzburg suffered their first defeat in five matches in the previous matchday, losing to Blau-Weiß Linz 2-0 on the road. The result kept them in fourth position on 18 points, although they have two matches in hand thanks to their UEFA Champions League assignments.
Die Roten Bullen finished second in the regular season last term and also second in the championship round to earn qualification for the Champions League. Their participation in the continental competition seems to be telling on their domestic campaign, with resources already stretched. However, the hosts will likely eventually refocus their priorities as they have a slim chance of surviving the Champions League’s league phase.
LASK are unbeaten in their last four matches and will hope to extend that streak as they head to the Red Bull Arena for this clash. They have been impressive in their travels, winning their last two matches. However, the visitors still need to improve on their stats, as they have won just five matches out of 13, losing six times.
Die Schwarz-Weißen finished third last season to qualify for the 2024-25 UEFA Conference League. With nine rounds of matches to spare, there is room for improvement but LASK will need to stop dropping points and maintain their inspiring run. The visitors were defeated at home 1-0 in their last meeting with Salzburg.
RB Salzburg will make the most of their home advantage to get back to winning ways in their pursuit of a top-three spot.
LASK have the momentum, but they will come up against a familiar foe, who are in need of points to revive their teetering campaign.
RB Salzburg are expected to prevail based on form and home advantage.
Prediction: RB Salzburg 2-1 LASK
Tip 1: Result – RB Salzburg to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: RB Salzburg to score first – Yes
Tip 4: LASK to score - Yes