Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan: Europa League Preview, Team News and Prediction

Red Bull Salzburg host AC Milan in one of the standout fixtures from the second matchday of the Europa League phase on Thursday, 15 October 2026. Salzburg are unbeaten and perfect at home this season, while Milan need points after a disappointing start under Rúben Amorim. Follow Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan live on Score808 for the score, lineups and stats.

Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan: Kick-Off Time and Venue

• Competition: UEFA Europa League 2026/27, league phase, Matchday 2
• Date: Thursday, 15 October 2026
• Kick-off: 19:45 Kenya time (EAT), 18:45 CEST, 17:45 BST, 16:45 UTC
• Venue: Red Bull Arena, Wals-Siezenheim, near Salzburg, Austria

Where Both Teams Stand

Salzburg won 1-0 at Levski Sofia on Matchday 1 and are 15th with three points. Milan lost 2-0 at home to Benfica and are 29th with no points. In the 36-team league phase, the top eight go straight to the round of 16, and teams ranked 9th to 24th enter the knockout playoff. Milan still have to face Ferencváros, Sunderland, Ararat-Armenia, Olympiacos, Bournemouth and Levski Sofia after this game, so a slip in Austria would make their route harder.

Red Bull Salzburg: Form and Team News

Danny Röhl's side have started the season well. Their last five finished matches:

• Grazer AK 0-0 Red Bull Salzburg (10 Oct, Austrian Bundesliga)
• Red Bull Salzburg 3-0 Sturm Graz (20 Sep, Austrian Bundesliga)
• Levski Sofia 0-1 Red Bull Salzburg (17 Sep, Europa League)
• SV Ried 1-1 Red Bull Salzburg (11 Sep, Austrian Bundesliga)
• Red Bull Salzburg 5-1 Rapid Vienna (2 Sep, Austrian Bundesliga)

That is three wins and two draws, and they are unbeaten. Home form is the standout. Salzburg have been virtually unplayable at home this term, winning all six competitive outings at the Red Bull Arena. They are also unbeaten in their last five Europa League games, including qualifying rounds. They have kept a clean sheet in four of their six home matches.

On team news, Nikolas Veratschnig, Enrique Aguilar, Justin Omoregie, Damir Redzic and Soumaila Diabate are out through injury. Karim Konaté may carry Salzburg's biggest attacking responsibility.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Zawieschitzky; Lainer, Boma, Drexler, Schmid; Mazurek, Barry; Baidoo, Kitano, Vertessen; Konaté.

AC Milan: Form and Team News

Milan have been hard to beat but not decisive. Their last five results:

• Sassuolo 1-1 AC Milan (11 Oct, Serie A)
• AC Milan 3-0 Lecce (20 Sep, Serie A)
• AC Milan 0-2 Benfica (16 Sep, Europa League)
• Lazio 2-2 AC Milan (12 Sep, Serie A)
• Juventus 1-1 AC Milan (6 Sep, Serie A)

That is one win, three draws and one defeat. There are signs of a late-goal habit. Milan have scored ten of their 11 goals this season beyond the hour mark. The away record is an issue too. Milan have not kept a clean sheet in six straight away games. There is also a positive for Amorim. He has lost only four of his last 23 Europa League games, and has yet to lose an away match as Milan manager.

Milan have injuries. Alexis Saelemaekers has an ankle injury from international duty, and Matteo Gabbia came off early against Sassuolo and is out. Amorim is expected to rotate heavily, with Fikayo Tomori getting his first start of the season and Francesco Camarda also expected to start.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Tomori, De Winter, Pavlovic, Bartesaghi; Rabiot, Jashari; Hutchinson, Loftus-Cheek, Cisse; Camarda. Another version of the same preview lists Modrić instead of Rabiot, so check the confirmed lineup.

Head-to-Head Record

The clubs have faced each other four times in their history. The previous two meetings produced six goals. Salzburg are seeking a first win over the Italian side. The Austrian club's recent European form gives them a real chance.

Key Players to Watch

• Karim Konaté (Salzburg): the main attacking threat in a team that scores freely at home.
• Haris Tabaković (Salzburg): the 32-year-old forward is expected to be an option for his side.
• Adrien Rabiot (Milan): the experienced midfielder who scored at Sassuolo.
• Francesco Camarda (Milan): expected to get a first start of the season.
• Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Milan): a goal threat from midfield.

Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan Prediction

Previews lean towards Milan or a draw:

• Football Whispers predicts RB Salzburg 1-2 Milan.
• Sempre Milan predicts a 2-2 draw.
• Khel Now predicts RB Salzburg 0-2 AC Milan.
• TelecomAsia predicts a 1-1 draw.
• SportyTrader backs a draw or a Salzburg win.

Our view: Salzburg's perfect home record against Milan's poor away defence makes this tight. Milan have more quality, but they are rotating and struggling to keep clean sheets. A narrow Milan win, 1-2, looks most likely, with a draw close behind. This is a forecast, not a guarantee.

How to Follow Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan Live

Open the Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan match page on Score808 for live updates, lineups and stats. You can also visit the UEFA Europa League hub for tonight's other fixtures, and see team pages for Red Bull Salzburg and AC Milan. To catch up on recent form, see Levski Sofia vs Red Bull Salzburg, AC Milan vs Benfica and Sassuolo vs AC Milan. Also read about Amorim's reported call to Endrick, and tonight's other Europa League games: Lyon vs Crystal Palace and Lech Poznań vs Bayer Leverkusen. Check your local broadcaster for the TV channel.

FAQ

What time is Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan in Kenya?
Kick-off is 19:45 EAT on Thursday 15 October 2026, which is 16:45 UTC.

Where is the match being played?
At the Red Bull Arena in Wals-Siezenheim, near Salzburg, Austria.

How did both teams start in the Europa League?
Salzburg won 1-0 at Levski Sofia. Milan lost 2-0 at home to Benfica.

Who is injured for AC Milan?
Alexis Saelemaekers and Matteo Gabbia. Check the confirmed lineup before kick-off.

Who manages each team?
Danny Röhl at Salzburg and Rúben Amorim at AC Milan.

Who is favourite to win?
Milan are slight favourites, though Salzburg's home record makes a draw likely.