Brann vs RB Salzburg Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: July 23, 2025 | Brann Stadion | UEFA Champions League Qualification, Round 2 | 18:00 BST

Two European giants go toe-to-toe in what is sure to be a thrilling tie in the second round of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Qualifying. 2024 Norwegian Eliteserien runners-up SK Brann take on the Austrian juggernauts RB Salzburg where the visitors come in as overwhelming favourites.

Key Betting Tip: BTTS at 1.52 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Brann vs RB Salzburg Predicted Lineups

SK Brann Predicted XI: Dyngeland; Soltvedt, Sery Larsen, Helland, Pedersen; Myhre, Kornvig, Guðmundsson; Hansen, Finne, Mathisen.

RB Salzburg Predicted XI: Schlager; Kratzig, Rasmussen, Galdou, Lainer; Gloukh, Bidstrup, Kjaergaard, Dorgeles; Ratkov, Baidoo.

Brann will come into this relatively strong, with their league form and used to playing regular competitive football for the past two months, and are expected to go with a similar lineup to that side who trumped leaders Viking FK.

As for Thomas Letsch's side, they come into this with the new season looming, but have not had much of a summer break due to Club World Cup commitments, therefore fatigue could be an issue and changes could be made.

Brann vs RB Salzburg Current League Standings

Brann are in a thrilling title race in the Norwegian top division with Viking. Tromsø and Bodø/Glimt are not far behind either with games in hand, so it is difficult to know where Brann will be once everyone has evened out matches played. Brann reside in second currently on 30 points, six points behind leaders Viking.

Salzburg had a poor season on all fronts last campaign. A poor performance in the Champions League was followed by a failed attempt at the league title which was ended in a miserable third-place finish in their group at the Club World Cup.

Brann vs RB Salzburg Head-to-Head Timeline

With these sides operating in different leagues in Europe, they have only been able to meet each other in continental competition. And so it happens that this upcoming two-legged tie will be their first face-off.

Recent Brann and RB Salzburg Matches Analysis

Brann Last 5 Matches:

• Brann 3-1 Viking FK (H) – Eliteserien
• Brann 1-1 HamKam (A) – Eliteserien
• Brann 1-0 Sandefjord (H) – Eliteserien
• Brann 0-3 Bodø/Glimt (A) – Eliteserien
• Brann 4-1 Kristiansund(H) – Club Friendly

Brann come into this fixture in superb form, winning three of their last five, losing just once. They have bagged nine goals, shipping six in the process.

RB Salzburg Last 5 Matches:

• RB Salzburg 1-2 Derby (H) – Club Friendly
• RB Salzburg 2-1 Qarabağ (H) – Club Friendly
• RB Salzburg 0-3 Real Madrid (N) – Club World Cup
• RB Salzburg 0-0 Al-Hilal (N) – Club World Cup
• RB Salzburg 2-1 Pachuca (N) – Club World Cup

Mixed form in preseason followed what was a rather tame Club World Cup performance in the United States, as they finished behind both Al-Hilal and Real Madrid, beating only Pachuca. They will need to hope their recent 2-1 loss to English second-tier side Derby County will not stay in the minds of the players.

Brann vs RB Salzburg Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a BTTS victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Brann vs RB Salzburg Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Both Teams to Score @ 1.52 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted both teams to score in this fixture. Recent head-to-head and league standings suggest confidence in a BTTS victory.

Key Players to Watch: Brann vs RB Salzburg

Emil Kornvig (SK Brann): The Danish midfielder has been key at both ends of the pitch for Brann this campaign, scoring twice and assists twice, offering key defensive qualities too. Keeping the opposite goalie honest, he takes 1.9 shot per game and also plays 1.3 key passes per game. Defensively, he makes 1.9 tackles, 5 ball recoveries, and 3.2 clearances per game.

Jacob Rasmussen (RB Salzburg): Despite a poor team effort in the USA, Rasmussen played well in a dismal defence. He started all three matches, and completed 95% of his passes, while making 8 clearances, 1.7 tackles, and 2.3 ball recoveries per match.

Brann vs RB Salzburg Match Facts

Referee: Damian Sylwestrzak (POL)

Stadium Information: The Brann Stadion is located in Bergen, Southern Norway, and can hold up to 17,686 spectators.