Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan: Team news, predicted line-ups and Europa League preview

Red Bull Salzburg welcome AC Milan to the Red Bull Arena on Thursday, 15 October, for a UEFA Europa League clash as both sides look to strengthen their European campaigns.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 17:45, with TNT Sports set to broadcast the encounter, according to the supplied report.

Salzburg head into the fixture after a goalless draw against Grazer AK in the Austrian Bundesliga, while Milan were held to a 1-1 draw by Sassuolo in Serie A. Both teams will be eager to respond with a positive result in Europe.

Salzburg aim to extend impressive home run

Red Bull Salzburg have been in strong form on home soil, winning their last six home matches and remaining unbeaten in their previous six games at the Red Bull Arena.

The Austrian side are also on a 15-match unbeaten run across all competitions, according to the source report. Their recent home performances could provide confidence ahead of a challenging meeting with Milan.

However, Salzburg will have to cope without several players. Nikolas Veratschnig, Justin Omoregie, Christian Zawieschitzky, Damir Redzic, Enrique Aguilar and Anrie Chase are listed as unavailable through injury.

AC Milan look to improve away form

Milan arrive in Austria after drawing with Sassuolo, but their recent overall form remains encouraging. The Italian side have suffered just one defeat in their last seven matches and are unbeaten in their previous two games.

Their away record presents a more complicated picture. Milan have scored in each of their last four away matches, but they have also conceded in those games and are without a win in their last three away fixtures.

They will therefore need to improve their defensive organisation if they are to take all three points against a Salzburg side that has been particularly effective at home.

Recent head-to-head record favours Milan

The historical record between the sides gives Milan the advantage. The two clubs have met four times, with the Italian side winning three matches, while Salzburg have yet to record a victory. One encounter ended in a draw.

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