FC Red Bull Salzburg vs SK Brann, Champions League Q 2025 ROUND 2
Overview
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FC Red Bull Salzburg vs SK Brann — Champions League Q at Red Bull Arena.
- FC Red Bull Salzburg 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- SK Brann 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Rade Obrenovic
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul | SK Brann | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Jul | SK Brann | A | 4–1 | W |
| 27 Jun | Real Madrid CF | H | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Jun | Al Hilal | H | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Jun | CF Pachuca | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Jan | Club Atlético de Madrid | H | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul | FC Red Bull Salzburg | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Jul | FC Red Bull Salzburg | H | 1–4 | L |
| 18 Jul | Shamrock Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Jul | Shamrock Rovers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against FC Red Bull Salzburg and SK Brann has kicked off!
- 3' GOAL! Emil Kornvig scores on 3.
- 5' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Joachim Soltvedt.
- 6' Maurits Kjaergaard makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and FC Red Bull Salzburg are in front.
- 11' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 16' FC Red Bull Salzburg currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 21' FC Red Bull Salzburg are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 26' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Red Bull Salzburg and SK Brann are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 31' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 36' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Red Bull Salzburg needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 41' FC Red Bull Salzburg is showing some good football. However, FC Red Bull Salzburg are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 46' Stefan Lainer needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 47' The referee has no hesitation. Yorbe Vertessen is booked for FC Red Bull Salzburg — card on 47.
- 52' A quiet spell here at Red Bull Arena. SK Brann seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 54' That looks like a foul for a card for Jacob Sorensen.
- 58' The whistle greets Jacob Sorensen as he departs to be replaced by Markus Haaland.
- 59' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Nene Dorgeles on 59 minutes.
- 63' Fresh legs for FC Red Bull Salzburg! Mamady Diambou comes on to replace Maurits Kjaergaard.
- 66' Ulrik Mathisen catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 66.
- 67' Saevar Atli Magnusson was booked on 67.
- 70' The referee shows SK Brann player a card on 70.
- 72' The SK Brann manager makes a substitution. Ulrik Mathisen departs to be replaced by Mads Hansen.
- 77' The 29-year-old Jacob Rasmussen has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 82' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jacob Rasmussen on 82.
- 82' The SK Brann bench stirs into life. Joachim Soltvedt is withdrawn and Rasmus Holten gets his opportunity.
- 85' A moment of madness from Edmund Baidoo on 85 minutes earns him a card. FC Red Bull Salzburg will be frustrated.
- 85' FC Red Bull Salzburg manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kerim Alajbegovic is hanging Sota Kitano on the field on 85 minute.
- 89' A meaty challenge results in booking for Eivind Helland on 89.
- The final score is 1-1.
Lineups
FC Red Bull Salzburg Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Karim Onisiwo ↓ Petar Ratkov 72'
- 2
- 22
- 1
-
11
Yorbe Vertessen ↓ Adam Daghim 63'
- 18
- 14
- 45
-
8
Sota Kitano ↓ Kerim Alajbegovic 85'
- 13
- 23
Bench
- 3
-
15
Mamady Diambou ↑ 63'
-
28
Adam Daghim ↑ 63'
- 5
-
21
Petar Ratkov ↑ 72'
- 92
- 20
-
27
Kerim Alajbegovic ↑ 85'
- 44
- 37
- 41
- 43
Coach
Thomas Letsch
SK Brann Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 26
- 23
-
6
Japhet Sery ↓ Denzel De Roeve 72'
- 17
- 19
-
14
Ulrik Mathisen ↓ Mads Hansen 72'
- 8
- 10
- 22
-
18
Jacob Sorensen ↓ Markus Haaland 58'
Bench
- 12
- 24
-
43
Rasmus Holten ↑ 82'
- 3
-
21
Denzel De Roeve ↑ 72'
-
32
Markus Haaland ↑ 58'
-
7
Mads Hansen ↑ 72'
- 27
- 9
-
11
Bard Finne ↑ 72'
Coach
Freyr Alexandersson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Maurits Kjaergaard | 2 |
| Karim Onisiwo | 1 |
| Yorbe Vertessen | 1 |
| Nene Dorgeles | 1 |
| Saevar Atli Magnusson | 1 |
| Emil Kornvig | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Red Bull Salzburg Form
2025-07-30
FC Red Bull Salzburg
1–1
SK Brann
D
2025-07-23
SK Brann
1–4
FC Red Bull Salzburg
W
2025-06-27
FC Red Bull Salzburg
0–3
Real Madrid CF
L
2025-06-22
FC Red Bull Salzburg
0–0
Al Hilal
D
2025-06-18
CF Pachuca
1–2
FC Red Bull Salzburg
W
2025-01-29
FC Red Bull Salzburg
1–4
Club Atlético de Madrid
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.46
FC Red Bull Salzburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
SK Brann xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
FC Red Bull Salzburg or Draw
73%
Draw or SK Brann
54%
FC Red Bull Salzburg or SK Brann
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.5%
0 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
8.6%
2 – 0
7.5%
0 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 2
5.1%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — FC Red Bull Salzburg
| Handicap | FC Red Bull Salzburg covers | Push | SK Brann covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
FC Red Bull Salzburg keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
SK Brann keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.