{"id":1425600,"date":"2026-01-21T16:15:34","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T16:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1425600"},"modified":"2026-01-21T16:17:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T16:17:30","slug":"match-preview-salzburg-vs-basel-22-01-2026-europa-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-salzburg-vs-basel-22-01-2026-europa-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Salzburg vs Basel: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Salzburg and Basel square off in a Europa League<\/a> encounter where both sides desperately need points after stuttering starts to their campaign. The match takes place at Salzburg\u2019s home ground, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday and below you can find our match preview and best bets.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on clinical edge and recent attacking trends, here are our top betting recommendations for Salzburg vs Basel. We’re particularly confident in backing both teams to score, considering the defensive vulnerabilities and offensive strengths each side has shown so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both Teams To Score \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n1\/2 @ Bet365<\/a>
(66.7%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBoth teams have conceded at least 9 goals in 6 matches, with Salzburg\u2019s defence particularly leaky (11 conceded). Basel have found the net more regularly, but also struggle to keep clean sheets. The data points to goals at both ends.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Basel to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n13\/8 @ Betfair<\/a>
(38.1%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBasel have outperformed Salzburg in both actual and expected goals (8 vs 5; xG: 8.75 vs 6.73) and are less wasteful in front of goal. Salzburg\u2019s record of 11 big chances missed out of 11 is a red flag, while Shaqiri\u2019s creative form gives Basel an edge.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    2025\/26 season to date: Both Salzburg and Basel sit on 6 points from 6 group matches, each with 2 wins and 4 losses. Basel have a slightly better goal difference, but both teams have struggled for consistency, as reflected in their identical win percentages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Basel<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n-1<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Salzburg<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n-4<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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