Salzburg vs. Altach: Who will open the goal factory in the league today?

Salzburg vs. Altach: Who will open the goal factory in the league today?

On October 19, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. Red Bull Salzburg will host SCR Altach in the Red Bull Arena. This encounter promises to be explosive, as Salzburg goes into the game with an unbeaten record in five duels against Altach (3 wins and 2 draws). There were never more than three goals scored in these games, and the first halves were often low-scoring. Particularly striking: Altach did not score a goal in any of the previous games before the break and always conceded at least one goal.

The signs couldn't be more different. While Salzburg is stronger after a 2-1 win against Rapid, Altach recently suffered a 2-0 defeat against Sturm Graz. In the table, Salzburg is in third place with 17 points, while Altach is in sixth place with 12 points. The bookmakers put Salzburg as favorites with a probability of 64%, Altach's chance of winning is only estimated at 21%.

Injury problems on both sides

But there are some hurdles that Salzburg has to overcome. Several offensive players are missing: Bidstrup, Konaté, Chase, Sulzbacher, Mellberg, Kawamura, Omoregie and Terzic are all unavailable. Altach is also struggling with injuries, has lost several times in the last five Bundesliga games and cannot count on Demaku, Tietietta and Antosch. The spectators can be curious to see how the respective coaches will perform under these circumstances.

The game is expected to be a close, low-scoring match. Salzburg can traditionally rely on its offensive strength and possession of the ball, while Altach often relies on counterattacks. Salzburg's expected 4-2-2-2 system could feature a defense of Lainer, Gadou, Rasmussen and Krätzig, while Altach expects a 4-4-2 system with Stojanovic in goal and the strike duo Diawara and Mustapha.

A look into the past

A look at the recent past shows that Salzburg have scored at least one goal in each of their last five games, while Altach have only scored twice in the same number of games. The last meeting in March 2025 ended in a thrilling 1-1 draw. Such games are always characterized by unpredictable dynamics and can change at any time.

The fans can look forward to an exciting duel that could not only influence the table positions, but also provide a deep insight into the strengths and weaknesses of both teams. So it will be exciting to see whether Salzburg can keep the upper hand despite missing key players and how Altach will present themselves to break their negative streak.

The anticipation for the duel on October 19th is great, and the atmosphere in the Red Bull Arena will certainly offer a very special experience for all spectators.

For more details on both teams' statistics, it's worth visiting sportwetten.bild.de or statarea.com, as well as the comprehensive database fbref.com.