Predictions for the Champions League game Real Madrid vs. Red Bull Salzburg
Real Madrid CF - Red Bull Salzburg FC betting tip & best odds | 22.01.2025
Real Madrid and Red Bull Salzburg are set to clash in a highly anticipated Champions League encounter at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu stadium on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 21:00. This matchday 7 fixture promises to be an intriguing battle between the Spanish giants and the Austrian underdogs, with both teams looking to improve their positions in the competition.
Our Expert Betting Tips for Real Madrid vs Red Bull Salzburg
After careful analysis of both teams' recent performances and historical data, we've come up with two betting tips for this match:
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Home win for Real Madrid (1X2 market): Real Madrid's superior form and home advantage make them clear favorites. With odds of 1.08 at Mozzart, this bet offers a safe, albeit low-return option for today's football prediction.
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Both teams not to score (BTTS market): Given Salzburg's scoring struggles and Madrid's defensive prowess, we predict a clean sheet for the home side. This betting tip comes with odds of 1.80 at Betfair, presenting a more lucrative opportunity for football bets today.
Best Odds for Real Madrid vs Red Bull Salzburg
For those looking to place their sports betting tips on this match, here are the best odds available:
- Home win (1): 1.08 at Mozzart
- Draw (X): 15.00 at 1Win
- Away win (2): 33.00 at 1Win
- Both teams to score - Yes: 2.20 at Paripesa
- Both teams to score - No: 1.80 at Betfair
These odds align with our betting tips today, particularly favoring a Real Madrid victory and a low-scoring affair. Based on our experience with these bookmakers, they offer reliable platforms for placing your football bets today.
Real Madrid: Dominant Force in Top Form
Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid have been in exceptional form lately, winning four of their last five matches across all competitions. Their recent 4-1 home victory against UD Las Palmas showcases their attacking prowess and home ground dominance. In the Champions League, Madrid have accumulated 9 points from 6 matches, with 3 wins and 3 losses, scoring 12 goals while conceding 11. Their 20th place in the table doesn't reflect their true potential, and they'll be eager to climb higher with a win in this fixture.
Red Bull Salzburg: Struggling to Find Their Footing
Thomas Letsch's Red Bull Salzburg are going through a rough patch, managing only one win in their last five matches. Their recent 2-3 home loss to FC Midtjylland highlights their defensive vulnerabilities. In the Champions League, Salzburg have struggled significantly, securing just 3 points from 6 matches with 1 win and 5 losses. They've only managed to score 3 goals while conceding 18, leaving them at the bottom of the table in 32nd place. This match against Real Madrid presents a formidable challenge for the Austrian side.
Head-to-Head: A Limited but Telling History
The head-to-head record between these two teams is limited but favors Real Madrid. In their only previous encounter across all competitions, Real Madrid secured a 1-0 away victory against Red Bull Salzburg. This result suggests that Madrid have the upper hand in direct confrontations, although the sample size is admittedly small.
Match Outcome Prediction
Considering Real Madrid's superior form, home advantage, and the significant gap in quality between the two sides, we strongly favor a comfortable victory for the Spanish giants. Real Madrid's potent attack, led by Carlo Ancelotti's tactical acumen, should prove too much for Salzburg's struggling defense to handle.
Red Bull Salzburg, under Thomas Letsch, will likely approach this match with a defensive mindset, hoping to limit the damage and possibly snatch a goal on the counter. However, given their poor scoring record in the competition, breaking through Madrid's defense seems a tall order.
We expect Real Madrid to dominate possession, create numerous chances, and ultimately secure a convincing win. The odds heavily favor this outcome, and it aligns perfectly with our betting tips for this match.
For those seeking more insights, our page on betting tips for tomorrow offers additional football tips for tomorrow's matches. It's an excellent resource for enthusiasts looking to expand their betting strategy beyond today's fixtures.
Performance
Real Madrid performance of the last 7 home matches
Red Bull Salzburg performance of the last 3 away matches
Current Standing
| POS | TEAM | PTS | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
1
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Liverpool FC
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21 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 13 |
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2
2
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FC Barcelona
|
18 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 11 | 15 |
|
11
3
|
Atlético Madrid
|
15 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 11 | 5 |
|
13
4
|
Atalanta BC
|
14 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 4 | 14 |
|
3
5
|
Arsenal FC
|
13 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 9 |
|
4
6
|
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
|
13 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 6 |
|
6
7
|
Inter Milan
|
13 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 6 |
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5
8
|
Aston Villa
|
13 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 5 |
|
7
9
|
Stade Brest 29
|
13 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
|
16
10
|
AS Monaco FC
|
13 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 3 |
|
8
11
|
Lille OSC
|
13 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 2 |
|
10
12
|
FC Bayern München
|
12 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 8 | 9 |
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9
13
|
Borussia Dortmund
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12 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 8 |
|
14
14
|
Juventus FC
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12 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 |
|
12
15
|
AC Milan
|
12 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 3 |
|
23
16
|
PSV Eindhoven
|
11 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 3 |
|
19
17
|
FC Brügge
|
11 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -2 |
|
15
18
|
SL Benfica
|
10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 2 |
|
17
19
|
Sporting CP
|
10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 2 |
|
18
20
|
Feyenoord Rotterdam
|
10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 15 | -1 |
|
26
21
|
VfB Stuttgart
|
10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 13 | -1 |
|
20
22
|
Real Madrid CF
|
9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 1 |
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21
23
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Celtic Glasgow
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9 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
|
22
24
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Manchester City
|
8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 4 |
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24
25
|
Dinamo Zagreb
|
8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 15 | -5 |
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25
26
|
Paris Saint-Germain FC
|
7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
|
33
27
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Bologna FC 1909
|
5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 8 | -5 |
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27
28
|
Schachtar Donezk
|
4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 13 | -8 |
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28
29
|
Sparta Prag
|
4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 18 | -11 |
|
30
30
|
Girona FC
|
3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 10 | -6 |
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31
31
|
Roter Stern Belgrad
|
3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 22 | -10 |
|
29
32
|
SK Sturm Graz
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3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 14 | -10 |
|
32
33
|
Red Bull Salzburg FC
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3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 18 | -15 |
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34
34
|
RB Leipzig
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0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 13 | -7 |
|
35
35
|
Slovan Bratislava
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0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 24 | -18 |
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36
36
|
BSC Young Boys
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0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 22 | -19 |
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