Tuesday, September 17, starting at 20:00 pm, Salzburg will meet Genk in the first round of Group E of the Champions League.
Salzburg comes after a categorical victory in the domestic competition, 7-2 with Hartberg. It was the 7th consecutive victory for the home team and after the first 7 rounds, it is the leader in the first Austrian league, already having a 5-length lead over the team from 2nd place, LASK Linz. Therefore, it will most likely be a new season in which the team led by Jesse Marsch will prevail in the domestic competition. For Salzburg, the big challenge will be to qualify in the next phase of the competition, but it will be very difficult in a group of Liverpool and Naples.
On the other side, like his opponent in this match, Genk obtained the qualification in the Champions League groups, winning the title last season in the domestic competition. The guest formation comes after a 2-1 defeat on the ground of Charleroi, being the third game lost by Felice Mazzu’s team in the first 7 rounds. Therefore, Genk is 9th in the domestic competition and it is clear that he is not going through the best period.
In a group of Liverpool and Naples, Salzburg and Genk will normally fight for 3rd place. A spectacular match is announced at Red Bull Arena, and Ianis Hagi’s team has a second chance at victory.
PREDICTION: Salzburg to win @ 1,57
