Tournament: Champions League Qualification
Venue: De Grolsch Veste (Enschede)
Game Time: August 13, 2024, 13:00
In the Champions League semi-final qualifier, Twente faces Red Bull Salzburg in a crucial match on August 13, 2024. After a narrow 1-2 loss in Austria, Twente needs to win at home to advance, while Salzburg will look to defend their lead.
Key Statistics and Trends
Twente:
- Unbeaten in seven matches before the first leg in Austria.
- Known for strong first-half performances, leading in 42% of their matches.
- Scored a crucial late goal in the first leg, keeping their hopes alive.
Red Bull Salzburg:
- Won nine of their last ten matches before facing Twente.
- Scored in each of their last 11 matches.
- Dominates first halves, leading in 56% of games.
Team Analysis
Twente: Twente capitalized on the poor form of traditional powerhouses like Ajax last season, securing a commendable 3rd place finish in the Eredivisie. Despite some key departures, the Dutch side has brought in promising players such as Lammers and Kuipers. Their performance in the first leg showed resilience, particularly in fighting back with a late goal to keep the tie alive. Coach Joseph Oosting will be counting on home advantage and the new signings to overturn the deficit.
Red Bull Salzburg: Salzburg, having been dethroned in Austria last season, is on a mission to reassert their dominance both domestically and in Europe. Under new coach Pepijn Lijnders, they started the season well, including a narrow win over Twente in the first leg. Salzburg will likely focus on maintaining their defensive solidity while utilizing their dangerous attack, led by players like Konate, to score crucial away goals.
Team News
Twente:
- No reported injuries; full squad available.
Red Bull Salzburg:
- Fernando and Schlager are sidelined due to injuries.
Possible Starting Lineups
Twente (probable lineup):
- Unnerstall – Salah-Eddine, van Hoorenbeeck, Hilgers, Regeer – Eiting, Kjolo, Steijn, van Bergen, Rots – van Wolfswinkel
Red Bull Salzburg (probable lineup):
- Blaswich – Terzić, Blank, Baidoo, Dedic – Kjaergaard, Diambou, Capaldo – Dorgeles, Konate, Daghim
Previous Head-to-Head Matches: Twente vs Red Bull Salzburg
Their only previous meeting before this qualification was in the 1998 Intertoto Cup, where Salzburg won 3-1 at home after a 2-2 draw away.
Free Prediction for the Match: Twente vs Red Bull Salzburg
Twente will be pushing for a win at home to overturn the first-leg deficit, while Salzburg’s strong attack will be looking to exploit any gaps. Expect a match with goals; the best bet is on "total over 2.5 goals" with odds of 1.62.
Prediction: Total over 2.5 goals (odds: 1.62).
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