Salzburg v Brest

Salzburg, led by Pep Lijnders, kicked off their Champions League journey with a disappointing 3-0 defeat against Sparta Prague. The Austrian side will be eager to bounce back at the Red Bull Arena when they host French side Brest, who started their European campaign on a high note with a 2-1 victory over Sturm Graz. This matchup promises to be an intriguing contest, with both teams closely matched. 

⭐ Salzburg v Brest Best Bets

Both Salzburg and Brest have been involved in high-scoring matches recently, making over 2.5 match goals a compelling bet. Brest's last five fixtures have averaged 3.2 goals per game, with 80% of those games producing over 2.5 goals.

Salzburg's matches have also seen plenty of action, averaging 2.8 goals per game, with 60% of their recent encounters featuring three or more goals. Given the attacking talent on both sides and their defensive vulnerabilities, another goal-heavy fixture seems likely, making the over 2.5 goals market an attractive option at odds of 1.65.

🔎 Salzburg v Brest Players to Watch 

⚪️ Oscar Gloukh

Israeli midfielder Oscar Gloukh has been a standout performer for Salzburg this season, becoming a focal point in their attack.

Averaging 4.13 shots per 90 minutes, Gloukh is the most prolific shooter on his team, with 1.59 shots on target per 90 minutes. In his last outing, he managed two shots on target against WSG Tirol, and he'll look to exploit a Brest defence that has conceded an average of 14 shots per game in their last four matches.

Gloukh’s ability to create chances from midfield and test the goalkeeper from distance makes him a key player in this encounter.

🔴 Mahdi Camara

Brest's French midfielder Mahdi Camara has been in stellar form, solidifying himself as one of the team's key contributors. Averaging 1.23 shots on target per 90 minutes, Camara has managed to hit the target in 80% of his last five games, including notable performances against PSG, Auxerre, and St Etienne.

With Salzburg struggling for consistency, having won just one of their last five matches, Camara will be confident of testing their defence and potentially adding to his shot tally.

🗂️ Salzburg v Brest Cheat Sheet

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💻 Salzburg v Brest Form & Tactics 

Both teams share similar playing philosophies, favouring possession-based football. Salzburg has averaged an impressive 70% possession in their last four games, including their loss to Sparta Prague. However, neither side is overly reliant on set-pieces, with Salzburg averaging just 4 corners per game and Brest slightly fewer at 3 per game.

In terms of discipline, both teams have been relatively well-behaved but still physical. Salzburg has averaged 12.5 fouls per game, while Brest has committed slightly more with 14 fouls per match. When it comes to bookings, Brest has received seven yellow cards in their last four matches, while Salzburg has been shown nine, though their tally is inflated by injury time cards given to Mamady Diambou and Nene Dorgeles in a hard-fought 3-2 loss to Rapid Wien

🏁 Salzburg v Brest Ref Watch 

• Anthony Taylor has distributed a massive 32 yellow cards in his last 4 games (including a Premier League record of 14 in Bournemouth V Chelsea) which is an average of 8 cards per match.
• There has been a total of 81 fouls during Taylor’s last 4 matches, an average of 20.25 fouls per game. 
• He has awarded two penalties in his last four matches, including Mohamed Salah’s winner against Wolves on Saturday. 

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* All odds displayed correct at the time of publishing.