SV Ried vs Red Bull Salzburg Predictions

• Salzburg have already started their season, beating Brann 5-2 on aggregate in the Champions League
• The visitors had a shaky defensive record on their travels last term
• Reid scored 31 times in 15 home league games last term and they netted in a cup exit to the champions
• Salzburg have won nine of the previous 10 meetings between these two sides

Acid test for promoted hosts

SV Reid step up to the Bundesliga with a difficult clash against Salzburg on Saturday. The hosts won the second tier last season, but they face a side who are eager to return to the top of Austrian football.

Salzburg have already played a handful of games, progressing through the Champions League qualifiers with a 5-2 aggregate win over Brann. However, they also have an eye on the upcoming European clash with Club Brugge as they aim to mix it with Europe’s elite in the autumn.

Reid won 5-0 in the cup in their season opener, while they were beaten 3-1 by champions Sturm Graz in the cup last season. The home side scored 31 times in 15 home league matches last term, while visitors Salzburg conceded 22 times on their travels last season.

Salzburg have won nine of the previous 10 encounters between the two sides, while they should be strong enough to see off a promoted side after scoring eight times in their first two away trips of the campaign. Back them to win and concede, with Reid expected to find the net at home.