Match Overview

The 3rd round match of the 2025/26 group stage will see Salzburg (Austria) host Ferencvaros (Hungary) at the Red Bull Arena on October 23. This preview provides a detailed forecast, betting tips, odds, and key statistics for the Salzburg vs Ferencvaros encounter.

Salzburg Team Analysis

After two rounds, the Austrian side finds itself without a single point. They suffered a 0-1 home defeat to Porto and a 0-2 away loss to Lyon. This marks five losses in Salzburg’s last six Europa League outings, with only one victory. Notably, the club failed to score in four of these matches. Furthermore, the Austrians have conceded goals in their last five games in this competition. Currently, Thomas Letsch’s squad sits 34th in the overall group standings.

Key Salzburg Statistics

• At least one team failed to score in 5 of Salzburg’s last 6 Europa League games.
• At home in this tournament, the team has avoided defeat in 16 of their last 18 matches (13 wins, 3 draws).
• In 19 of their last 21 home Europa League matches, the Austrians have conceded no more than one goal.

Salzburg’s Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)*

Alexander Schlager – Aleksa Terzić, Stefan Lainer, Kouakou Gadou, Jakob Rasmussen – Mamadou Diambou, Maurits Kjaergaard, Soumaila Diabate, Moussa Yeo – Yorbe Vertessen, Petar Ratkov.

Salzburg Injury Report

Currently sidelined with injuries are defender Aleksa Terzić, forward Karim Konate, and midfielders Mads Bidstrup and Yannick Schuster.

Ferencvaros Team Analysis

Following a 1-1 home draw against Viktoria Plzen, the Hungarian side secured a 1-0 away victory over Genk. Ferencvaros has remained unbeaten in four of their last five Europa League matches, claiming three wins. However, they’ve only managed to score more than one goal in a single game during this impressive run. Defensively, the club has conceded in six of their last eight Europa League fixtures. Robbie Keane’s men currently occupy the 11th spot in the overall standings.

Key Ferencvaros Statistics

• The team conceded the first goal in 7 of their previous 10 Europa League games.
• Away from home in this tournament, the Hungarians have failed to win in 8 of their last 10 matches (1 draw, 7 losses).
• In 26 of their previous 27 away Europa League encounters, the club scored no more than once.

Ferencvaros’ Predicted Lineup (3-5-2)*

Dénes Dibusz – Ibrahim Cissé, Stefan Gartenmann, Tuur Raemaekers – Kadu Cruz, Alex Tóth, Callum O’Dowda, Naby Keïta, Jonathan Levi – Barnabás Varga, Lenny Joseph.

Referee Details

Match Official

Goga Kikacheishvili (Georgia)

Referee Statistics

Matches – 7 (International matches, 2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (incl. second yellows) – 29;

Average yellow cards per match – 4.1;

Red cards shown – 0;

Average fouls per match – 19;

Penalties awarded – 29%.

Match Prediction: Salzburg vs Ferencvaros

Salzburg’s Recent European Form

Salzburg has demonstrated a lackluster performance on the international stage this season. Following a successful qualification tie against Brann in the Champions League, Thomas Letsch’s squad has suffered four consecutive defeats in European competitions. Remarkably, Salzburg failed to find the net in three of these matches. While their defense isn’t rock-solid, it typically avoids major collapses. In their last seven Europa League fixtures, the Austrians have not conceded more than two goals, and even that level of scoring was only managed by teams from Europe’s top five leagues.

Ferencvaros’ Attacking Limitations

Ferencvaros, on the other hand, presents a rather modest attacking threat. They have failed to score more than one goal in six of their last seven Europa League matches. Their away form in this competition is particularly concerning, as they couldn’t register a single goal in six of their previous nine away fixtures. Considering these offensive limitations, it’s highly probable that Robbie Keane’s side will adopt a defensive strategy, aiming for a draw and prioritizing a robust backline.

Final Prediction

My ultimate prediction for this match is Total Goals Under 3, with current odds standing at 1.60.

Note on Lineups

* The starting lineup listed for each team is based on their last match in this tournament.