23, 2025— Brann will play Red Bull Salzburg at Brann Stadion tonight at 22:30 IST in the opening leg of their Champions League qualification tie. This is Brann’s first Champions League game in 17 years, although Salzburg has been to the later rounds several times before. Both sides come into the game after losing their last games.
Preview of the match and betting tips
The odds are marginally in favor of Red Bull Salzburg, but Brann has a strong case to win, especially because they are playing at home.
Can Brann Keep It Close?
Our betting preview says that Brann +0.25 on the Asian Handicap at odds of 1.85 is a good bet. If Brann wins, you get your money back; if they draw, you get your money back. If the host team beats Salzburg, you get your money back. It is thought that this scenario has a 60% chance of happening.
Important Stats That Back Up the Pick:
Brann has won 9 of their past 10 home games by more than 0.25 goals.
In 15 of their last 17 home games, they have covered the +0.25 line.
Brann has won the +0.25 line in three home games in a row.
On the other hand, Salzburg has not covered the -0.25 line in 11 of their past 18 away games and 6 of their last 10 away games.
Bet Builder Tip: If you want to make a bet that includes more than one thing, think about using a bet builder with:
Brann +0.25 on the Asian Handicap
More than 2.5 goals in total
Anytime Felix Horn Myhre (Brann) scored the goal. The odds for Myhre to score at any point are about +460.
Recent Results and Team News
Brann (the team at home):
Brann is in the middle of their league season, which means they are probably in better shape for the encounter. They are presently in third place in the Eliteserien, six points behind the leaders. In 16 league games, they have won 9, drawn 3, and lost 4. But their most recent game ended in a 2-0 loss to KFUM in the Eliteserien. Brann has played 10 league and Champions League qualifying games in the last 10 games. They have won 4, lost 3, and drawn 3, scoring an average of 1.3 goals per game. Aune Selland Heggeboe is their top scorer with three goals, and Joachim Soltvedt is their leading assistor with three.
The Brann Confirmed Lineup (4-3-3) is as follows: Mathias Dyngeland (GK), Thore Pedersen, Eivind Helland, Japhet Sery Larsen, Joachim Soltvedt, Emil Kornvig, Jacob Lungi Soerensen, Felix Horn Myhre, Ulrik Mathisen, Saevar Atli Magnusson, and Eggert Aron Gudmundsson.
Red Bull Salzburg (Away Team): Red Bull Salzburg is a regular in the Champions League, but they are just starting their competitive season, which could effect how sharp they are in the encounter. In their last game, which was part of the Club World Cup, they lost 3-0 against Real Madrid. Salzburg has won 6, lost 3, and drawn 1 of their previous 10 league and Champions League qualifying games, scoring an average of 2.0 goals per game. Nene Dorgeles is their best scorer with 8 goals, and Aleksa Terzic has helped with 5 of them.
Alexander Schlager (GK), Stefan Lainer, Joane Gadou, Jacob Rasmussen, Frans Kraetzig, Nene Dorgeles, Mads Bidstrup, Mamady Diambou, Oscar Gloukh, Edmund Baidoo, and Adam Daghim are all on the Red Bull Salzburg team.
Head-to-Head (H2H) Stats: This is the first time Brann and Red Bull Salzburg will play each other in a competitive game.
Match Prediction: Brann has been playing well at home, and Salzburg has been in good shape early in the season. With the +0.25 Asian Handicap, Brann looks like a good option for this first leg. Brann will want to create a good impression at home, even if Salzburg is the better established European team.