Levski Sofia vs Red Bull Salzburg Prediction

Levski Sofia host Red Bull Salzburg on 17 September 2026 at 19:45 in the Europa League at National Stadium Vasil Levski. The Bulgarians are reeling from a 4-0 Champions League playoff defeat to AEK Athens and will be without Bouras, Kamdem, Kirilov, Sangare, and Vulikic through injury. Salzburg arrive in sharp form, winning six of their last seven matches across all competitions, though they were held to a 1-1 draw by Ried at the weekend despite 24 attempts. Diabate, Moser, and Omoregie are unavailable for the visitors.

Form and H2H

Levski have won six of their last ten matches and maintain an 80 percent home clean-sheet rate over that span, averaging 1.70 goals for and 1.00 against. Salzburg's away record shows seven wins in ten games with three draws and no losses, scoring 2.50 goals per match while conceding just 0.70. The Red Bulls generated 1.56 xG against Ried and average 2.21 xG away from home, underlining their attacking consistency. Salzburg have kept five clean sheets in their last ten matches across all competitions.

Best Bet

Salzburg's form, attacking output, and clean-sheet record point to an away win. The visitors have won 50 percent of their last ten away games and score 2.00 goals per match on the road. Levski's injury list and recent heavy defeat create vulnerability at the back. The prediction is Levski Sofia 0–2 Salzburg.

Odds to Watch

Salzburg's attacking threat and Levski's defensive frailties make Over 1.5 goals a natural market to monitor. Salzburg average 2.83 total goals in away matches and have shown they can break down opponents consistently. The clean sheet market for Salzburg also warrants attention given their five shutouts in ten recent games and Levski's current squad depth issues.