Our FC Salzburg vs Basel Prediction: 2-1
FC Salzburg vs Basel in the UEFA Europa League is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday January 22, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
Our prediction comes from detailed stats and betting data — scroll down for team performance trends and recent form insights.
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Recent Form Insights
FC Salzburg's Last Match – Crvena Zvezda vs FC Salzburg
FC Salzburg will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-0 Club Friendly List triumph against Crvena Zvezda on January 15.
Basel's Last Match – Basel vs FC Sion
Basel should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 Switzerland Super League draw against FC Sion on January 18. In that match, Basel recorded 51% possession, firing 10 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Basel | 51% | 10 (5) | 1.06 | 47 |
 FC Sion | 49% | 10 (2) | 1.44 | 49 |
FC Salzburg vs Basel Stats
Key Stats
| FC Salzburg | Basel | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.07 | Attacking Strength | 1.1 |
| 0.93 | Defence Strength | 0.88 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
FC Salzburg are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Basel average 1.5 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
FC Salzburg 12-17
Basel 15-12
What are the odds for this match?
FC Salzburg to win: @2.3
Draw: @3.6
Basel to win: @2.625
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