The Matchday 3 clash in the 2025/26 Europa League group stage between Salzburg (Austria) and Ferencvaros (Hungary) will take place on October 23 at the Red Bull Arena. Salzburg vs. Ferencvaros: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Salzburg
After two rounds, the Austrians have yet to earn any points. The team lost at home to Porto (0-1) and away to Lyon (0-2). Consequently, Salzburg has suffered five defeats in their last six Europa League matches (1 win). Notably, in four of these encounters, the club failed to score. Meanwhile, the Austrians have conceded goals in their last five games in this tournament. In the overall standings, Thomas Letsch's side is in 34th place.
- At least one opponent did not score in 5 of Salzburg's last 6 Europa League games.
- At home in this tournament, the team has not lost in 16 of their last 18 matches (13 wins, 3 draws).
- In 19 of their last 21 home games in the Europa League, the Austrians have not conceded more than one goal.
Predicted lineup for Salzburg (4-4-2)
Alexander Schlager – Aleksa Terzic, Stefan Lainer, Kouadio Kwadwo, Jacob Rasmussen – Mamadou Diambou, Maurits Kjaergaard, Soumaila Diabate, Moussa Yeo – Yorbe Vertessen, Petar Ratkov.
Injured players include defender Aleksa Terzic, forward Karim Konate, and midfielders Mads Bidstrup and Yannick Schuster.
Ferencvaros
The Hungarians, after a home draw with Viktoria Plzen (1-1), defeated Genk 1-0 away. The team has not lost in 4 of their last 5 Europa League matches, securing 3 wins. However, it is worth noting that Ferencvaros has scored more than one goal in just one match during this period. Meanwhile, the club has conceded in 6 of their last 8 Europa League encounters. In the standings, Robbie Keane's side is positioned 11th.
- The team conceded first in 7 of their last 10 Europa League games.
- Away in this tournament, the Hungarians have not won in 8 of their last 10 matches (1 draw, 7 losses).
- In 26 of their last 27 away games in the Europa League, the club has not scored more than once.
Predicted lineup for Ferencvaros (3-5-2)
Denes Dibusz – Ibrahim Cisse, Stefan Gartenmann, Toon Raemaekers – Cadu Cruz, Alex Toth, Callum O'Dowda, Naby Keita, Jonathan Levi – Barnabas Varga, Lenny Joseph.
Referee
Goga Kikacheishvili (Georgia)
Matches – 7 (International matches, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 29;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.1;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 19;
Penalties – 29%.
Match Prediction: Salzburg vs. Ferencvaros
The Austrians have struggled on the international stage this season. After a successful encounter with Brann in the Champions League qualifying round, Thomas Letsch's side lost four consecutive European matches. During this period, Salzburg failed to score in three games. At their own goal, the club lacks reliability but avoids major collapses. In their last 7 Europa League matches, the Austrians have not conceded more than two goals, allowing such results only against opponents from Europe's top 5 leagues.
The Hungarians have shown modest attacking prowess. Ferencvaros has not scored more than one goal in 6 of their last 7 Europa League matches. Moreover, away in this tournament, the team often fails to score at all: in 6 of their last 9 games, the club did not find the net. Given these attacking statistics, Robbie Keane's side is likely to aim for a draw, focusing on a solid defensive performance.
My prediction: Total under 3