AC Milan vs Red Bull Salzburg Predictions

• This match is essentially a straight shootout for a place in the last 16.
• Salzburg haven’t failed to score in any away game since March.
• Both teams scored in four of AC Milan’s last six home games.

AC Milan must hold firm in the face of Salzburg’s siege

With Chelsea’s place as group winners confirmed, it is down to AC Milan and Salzburg to battle it out for the coveted second spot in the group on the final day. Milan simply must avoid defeat to progress, putting the burden of attacking the game on Salzburg, who must win to make it to the final 16.

Such permutations lend themselves to this being an entertaining encounter as strong Salzburg attacks will likely leave gaps for AC Milan to exploit, although the forward line of the visitors is not one to be underestimated with the Austrians hitting 13 goals across their last four away games.

Salzburg hope to match last season’s successful Champions League group campaign, yet they’ll struggle to overcome a six-game winless run away from home in Champions League action which saw them draw three and lose as many.

Going for goals

Whilst unimpressive on the road in this competition, Salzburg have been formidable on their travels overall this term with a nine-game unbeaten run on their travels ahead of this encounter.

Salzburg scored in the opening 15 minutes of play in their last three road trips and they can certainly trouble the Milan backline, yet the quality of the hosts suggests that this game could ultimately see BTTS land.

As for the correct score, we’re siding with the hosts to edge this one out by a 2-1 scoreline to make the last 16 at Salzburg’s expense.