Wednesday night, Genk receives Salzburg for the fifth day of group E of the Champions League. Genk wants to win to return to his opponent while Salzburg hopes to win to return to 2nd place.
Genk vs Salzburg Soccer Betting Tips
Not surprisingly, Genk logically closes the race in this group E with a single point taken in the first 4 games. Swept in by Salzburg (6-2), the Belgians then drew against Napoli (0-0) before losing twice against Liverpool (1-4 and 2-1). It is not only in Europe that it is difficult for Hannes Wolf’s men. With 21 points, they are only 9th in the Belgian league and remain on 4 games without success. Defeated by Eupen (2-0) and La Gantoise (0-2) just before the truce, they brought back the draw of Mouscron last weekend (2-2).
For its part, Salzburg has a record of 4 points in this group and is 4 points behind Naples. After a perfect start to this group stage by humiliating Genk in the first leg (6-2), the Austrians were defeated by Liverpool despite a nice opposition (5-3), the Austrians then lost again against Naples (2- 3) Then they went to get a point on the slopes of Vesuvius against Naples (1-1). In the league however, Erling Haland’s partners occupy the lead with a 1 point lead over the 2nd. After lining up 3 ranked wins, they were stopped at home by St-Polten last weekend (2-2).
The staff for Genk vs Salzburg
Genk remain without goalkeeper Vukovic and leading defender Vuronen. In addition, midfielder Heynen and substitute striker Ndongala have recently joined the infirmary. At the front, the best scorer of this team is the Tanzanian Samatta who scored 6 goals in the league and 2 in the competition.
Salzburg side, difficult to miss the performance of young Norwegian Erling Haaland, author of 15 goals in 12 games in the league and 7 goals in the European competition. Beside him, the Zambian Daka is also very powerful with 12 goals scored in the league. Otherwise, for its part, the team should probably do without his goalkeeper Stankovic (very uncertain), the substitute goalkeeper Walke, the defensive Farkas, substitute striker Koita and the important midfielder Bernede.
The compositions for Genk vs Salzburg
The probable composition of Genk (appointment at 20h for the official compo):
Coucke – Cuesta Figueroa, Dewaest, Lucumi, De Norre – Maehle, Hrosovsky, Berge, Ito – Onuachu, Samata.
Absent: Vukovic, Uronen, Heynen, Ndongala (injured).
Unsure: None.
The tactical provision provided (4-4-2):
Coucke
Cuesta – Dewaest – Lucumi – From Norre
Maehle – Hrosovsky – Berge – Ito
Onuachu – Samata
The probable composition of Salzburg (appointment at 20h for the official compo):
Carlos – Kristensen, Ramalho, Wöber, Ulmer – Minamino, Junuzovic, Szoboslai – Haaland (or Daka), Hwang.
Absent: Koita, Farkas, Bernede, Walke (injured)
Uncertain: Stankovic.
The planned tactical disposition (5-3-2):
Carlos
Kristensen – Ramalho – Wöber – Ulmer
Junuzovic – Mwepu – Minamino – Szoboslai
Haaland – Hwang
The history of confrontations Genk vs Salzburg
Before the first leg (6-2), the two clubs had never clashed.
In the first leg, Salzburg won a very big home win against Genk (6-2).
Key points for the match Genk vs Salzburg
– Genk is in trouble in his group and in the league.
– Salzburg looks much better and made a better impression on this group start.
– With 22 goals scored in all competitions, Haland is the revelation of the year.
– Genk plays only 3rd place but Salzburg can still hope for a qualification
Genk vs Salzburg Soccer Betting Tips
No doubt a little better armed than his opponent, Salzburg could come to win at Genk Wednesday night.
Betting Tips: 2
Odds: 1.60
