At the Red Bull Arena on 6 November 2025, Red Bull Salzburg host Go Ahead Eagles in a Europa League fixture that could prove crucial for both sides’ qualification hopes.
Pick: Home Win (Red Bull Salzburg to Win)
Despite their European struggles, Salzburg’s quality and home edge make them the logical favourites to take all three points.
Red Bull Salzburg: Desperate to Reassert Control
The Austrian champions have endured a rocky continental campaign, marked by inconsistent defending and lapses in concentration. Still, recent domestic results have been encouraging - Salzburg have won three of their last four matches, rediscovering some attacking rhythm through Oscar Gloukh and Benjamin Šeško. At home, though, the side’s record in Europe is uncharacteristically poor this season, having lost twice. That increases the urgency to deliver in front of their fans. Expect a more aggressive, pressing-first approach designed to restore confidence.
Go Ahead Eagles: The Surprise Package
The Dutch visitors have been a revelation, showing composure and tactical flexibility far beyond expectations. Victories over Aston Villa and Panathinaikos have lifted their confidence, and they’ve proven efficient on the counter. However, Salzburg present a higher athletic and technical level than their previous opponents. Away from home, Go Ahead tend to sit deep, using compact defensive lines and swift transitions via Edvardsen and Stokkers - a plan that could still cause trouble if Salzburg overcommit.
