The Matchday 5 clash in the 2025/26 Europa League group stage between Bologna (Italy) and Salzburg (Austria) will take place on November 27 at the Renato Dall'Ara Stadium. Bologna vs. Salzburg: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Bologna
Vincenzo Italiano's side failed to break down Brann in their last home encounter, resulting in a 0-0 draw. Consequently, Bologna has not won in 10 of their last 12 matches in European club competitions (5 draws, 5 losses). Additionally, the team has scored only seven goals during this period. The Italians have accumulated five points and sit in 24th place in the standings.
- The club has not won in 5 of their last 6 home matches in European competitions (3 draws, 2 losses).
- No more than three goals have been scored in the team's last six home matches in European tournaments.
- Bologna conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals in 4 of their last 5 home games in European competitions.
Predicted lineup for Bologna (4-5-1)
Lukasz Skorupski – Emil Holm, Torbjørn Heggem, John Lucumi, Charalampos Lykogiannis – Nicolo Cambiaghi, Giovanni Fabbian, Nikola Moro, Lewis Ferguson, Federico Bernardeschi – Santiago Castro.
Key goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski, defender Emil Holm, midfielders Jonathan Rowe and Remo Freuler, as well as forward Nicolo Cambiaghi, will miss the game due to injuries. Defender Charalampos Lykogiannis is suspended.
Salzburg
In the last round, Thomas Lech's side defeated Go Ahead Eagles 2-0 at home. As a result, Salzburg managed to end a four-match losing streak in the Europa League. Moreover, it was only the second time in their last 12 matches in this European tournament that the team kept a clean sheet. The victory allowed the Austrians to earn three points and climb to 28th place in the group stage standings.
- The club has lost their last six away matches in the Europa League.
- The team has conceded at least two goals in their last six away games in this European tournament.
- At least three goals have been scored in 7 of Salzburg's last 9 away matches in the Europa League.
Predicted lineup for Salzburg (4-3-3)
Christian Zavesicki – Aleksa Terzic, Jacob Rasmussen, Yannick Schuster, Stefan Lainer – Sumaila Diabate, Maurits Kjaergaard, Sota Kitano – Edmund Baidoo, Clement Bischof, Yorbe Vertessen.
Goalkeeper Christian Zavesicki, defender John Melberg, midfielder Takumu Kawamura, and forward Karim Onisiwo are unavailable due to injuries.
Referee
Igor Pajač (Croatia)
Matches – 6 (International matches, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 21;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.5;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 33%.
Bologna vs. Salzburg: Match Prediction
On the European stage, the Italians rarely shine in attack. Even at home, Bologna is not prolific: in their last six home European matches, they have scored only four goals and finished three of these games without finding the net. At the same time, the Italians are solid in defense, having conceded only three goals in the current Europa League, ranking better than all but five clubs.
Salzburg regularly faces difficulties on the road and has a streak of six away losses in the Europa League. Furthermore, the team struggles in attack, having scored only three goals in this poor run. Additionally, in their last 12 matches in this European competition, the club has surpassed one goal only twice.
I do not expect this to be a high-scoring encounter. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
