Red Bull Salzburg vs Mjallby AIF — Tips & Analysis

Mjallby AIF +2: Big wins are rare on both sides of this one, and that is the case for Mjallby. Salzburg have won by 2 or more goals in only 4 of their last 13 games. Mjallby have lost by 2 or more just once in their last 16. Salzburg also have a lead to protect after winning the first leg 1-0 in Sweden, so a heavy night is not needed. Their home scoring is modest at more than a goal a game across five home games, where they have won 3, tied 1 and lost 1. Their team news makes a big win harder still. Diakite and Diabate are out with hamstring problems, Kratzig and Chase with thigh injuries, and Moser, Omoregie and Aguilar are longer term absences. Mjallby travel close to fully fit, with only Stavitski missing. Mjallby score more than a goal a game and let in the same. They are not playing well, but they keep games in one piece and rarely get taken apart. A 2-1 Salzburg win is the likely finish, and that suits our side. The worry is form. Mjallby have lost four of their last five and have one win in seven away games, so a flat start could turn into a long night. We still expect them to stay close.