Pachuca vs Salzburg Prediction: Goals expected from both side in a potential high scoring game

Pachuca vs Salzburg Prediction and Odds on 19 June 2025

At TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Pachuca will host the Austrian giants, Salzburg, in a game that pits two disciplined sides who tend to make mistakes at the back. Pachuca will remember the 6–2 thrashing of Necaxa and their runner-up finish in the Intercontinental Cup, while Salzburg, who ended the Austrian league in 2nd position, will be counting on their disciplined and youthful side to state the tournament with a win. Both teams have undergone recent rebuilds making this a game of fresh angles in a fresh tournament setting.

Pachuca: Forms and Statistics

The last five games Pachuca has played have resulted in 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, with the team scoring 7 goals and conceding 6. A review of the win-loss ratio shows that the result has been very balanced, but a look at individual results tells a different story. Although the team has failed to score in 3 of the last 5 games, Pachuca destroyed Necaxa in their 6-2 win. The inconsistency observed is what Pachuca need to get rid of if they can get something from the game.

Pachuca has struggled defensively as the side has struggled to keep a clean sheet, and this is mainly because the attack-minded nature of the team usually leaves the defence very open for opponents to exploit. 

Pachuca: Lineups

🔖 Pachuca confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Moreno

Defending players: Sanchez, Bauermann, Aceves, Gonzalez

Defensive midfield players: Montiel, Pedraza

Attacking players: Sigala, Bautista, Idrissi

Striker: Rondon

⛔️ Unavailable: Micolta

👤 Head Coach: Jaime Lozano

Salzburg: Forms and Statistics

Salzburg is in better form when compared to their opponents, as the team has a record of 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. Salzburg averages 2.4 goals scored per game, but the defensive lapses will be an area of concern for Letsch. As a very youthful side, Salzburg play a game of high energy and press their opponent in all departments of the field. A player to look out for is Gloukh, who is very involved in the offensive play, but Pachuca cannot keep their eyes off Nene. Salzburg is a side that can be very ruthless and punish sides that are not organised defensively. To take all 3 points, Salzburg needs to defend as a team 

Salzburg: Lineups

🔖 Salzburg confirmed lineup (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Schlager

Defenders: Terzic, Baidon, Gadou, Trummer

Midfielders: Gloukh, Kawamura, Bidstrup, Dorgeles

Strikers: Vertessen, Ratkov

⛔️ Unavailable: Capaldo, Tijani, Kounfolo, Guindo

👤 Head Coach: Thomas Letsch

Pachuca vs Salzburg: Head-to-Head Statistics

Pachuca and Salzburg have never met in previous competitive action.

Pachuca vs Salzburg: Betting Tips & Odds

• in 8 of the last 9 games Salzburg has played, over 1.5 goals has been scored. This option is provided on the Bet365 bookmaker website for odds of 1.19
• in the last games Pachuca has played, over 7.5 corners has been played. This option is provided on the Betway bookmaker website for odds of 1.27
• in 8 of the last 9 games Salzburg has played, BTTS has played. This option is provided on the Bet365 bookmaker website for odds of 1.62

Pachuca vs Salzburg match Prediction 19 June 2025

We anticipate a setup by the Mexican side, with the midfield providing a protective shield for the defence and fullbacks providing the much-needed shield. Salzburg will also most likely play an aggressive football and press Pachuca with creativity coming from the midfield and the defence style high up the pitch. Both teams play fearless and attacking football, meaning there may be a lot of goals. Hence, we anticipate a 2-2 draw after 90 minutes.

Below are our predictions for this game.

Our match prediction: BTTS to win for a coefficient of 1.62 in the 1XBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.69 in the Betway bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: is over 9.5 corners for a coefficient of 1.85 in the Bet365 bookmaker.