RB Salzburg host AC Milan in the second matchday of the UEFA Europa League league phase on Thursday, 15 October 2026, with both sides looking to build momentum after contrasting results in the opening round.
The match will begin at 16:45 GMT at the Red Bull Arena in Austria.
The game will be shown in France on Canal+ Foot, in Spain on Telefonica, in Germany on RTL, in Italy on Sky, and in the Netherlands on Ziggo Sport. Viewers in Portugal can watch on Sport TV and DAZN, while Austrian coverage will be provided by Canal+, Sky Austria and Servus TV.
In the MENA region, the match will be broadcast by beIN Sports. SuperSport and New World TV hold the rights in sub-Saharan Africa, while ESPN and Disney+ will show it in Latin America, excluding Brazil. CazeTV is the broadcaster in Brazil.
Previous meetings
This will be the first meeting between RB Salzburg and AC Milan in the UEFA Europa League, although the clubs have faced one another in the UEFA Champions League.
Their previous encounters came during the 1994/95 and 2022/23 seasons. Across four matches, AC Milan have won three times, with the other fixture ending in a draw.
The most recent game at the Red Bull Arena finished 1-1, as RB Salzburg held AC Milan. The Italian side then secured a convincing 4-0 victory in the return match at home.
Current form
RB Salzburg are second in the Austrian Bundesliga and enter the fixture after a goalless draw with Grazer AK last weekend.
Since Danny Rohl took charge during the summer, the Austrian club have remained unbeaten in all competitions. Their UEFA Europa League campaign began with a 1-0 win over Levski Sofia on the opening matchday.
AC Milan, managed by Ruben Amorim, sit fifth in Serie A after an inconsistent run in recent weeks. They also drew last weekend, being held to a 1-1 result by Sassuolo.
The Rossoneri made a disappointing start to their European campaign, losing 2-0 at home to Benfica in their opening UEFA Europa League match.
Prediction
AC Milan’s record in previous meetings and greater experience at European level give them a narrow edge before kick-off. However, RB Salzburg have confidence from their unbeaten start under Danny Rohl and are expected to provide a demanding test on home soil.
AC Milan will be seeking a result that can give their season fresh impetus, but the contest could remain close and a draw is also a possibility.
Africafoot’s prediction is either a 2-1 win for AC Milan or a 1-1 draw.
The listed betting odds are 3.80 for a RB Salzburg victory, 3.80 for the match to finish level and 1.70 for an AC Milan win.
