Salzburg vs Milan Prediction: Rossoneri to win in Austria

Red Bull Salzburg will host AC Milanin the group stage of the Champions League. Will the reigning Serie A champion get off to a victorious start on the international stage?

Salzburg is a class of their own in the Austrian Bundesliga. The previous weekend, Salzburg scored two unanswered goals against Tirol at home. The team has allowed only one fumble in seven matches. They hold a one-point lead over LASK in the Austrian top light standings.

After an away misfire against Sassuolo (0-0), Milan had their first real test as the reigning Italian champion. Last week was the Milan derby. Of course, the team had a tough time against Inter, but Stefano Pioli's willingness and character helped them win 3-2. Milan have collected 11 points in five games to sit third in the Serie A table.

The two encounters Salzburg and AC Milan took place in the Champions League group stage in the 1994-95 season, the Rossoneri claiming victory in both. The Italians scored three unanswered goals in the home fixture, and achieved a 1-0 win away.

• Salzburg: Kohn, Dedic, Solet, Wober, Ulmer, Kjaergaard, Seiwald, Capaldo, Okafor, Fernando, Sesko;
• Milan: Maignan, Calabria, Kjae, Tomori, Hernandez, Tonali, Bennacer, Messias, Diaz, Leao, Giroud.

• Salzburg won the last six matches, with four clean sheets;
• Salzburg was first to score in the last six matches;
• Milan is on an eight-match unbeaten streak

Milan are off to a good start in the new season. We especially should mention the Rossoneri winger Leão, as the Portuguese is slowly becoming the leader of the Milan club. Now he has to show his class on the European stage. We expect that Leão will be the main threat for the whole Salzburg defensive line, and AC Milan will justify their status as favorites in Austria. We suggest considering the following bets for the upcoming game:

• W2 for 2.05;
• 1st Half W2 for 2.52;
• Correct Score 1-2 for 8.50.