<p>RB Salzburg will play FC Porto at the Red Bull Arena Salzburg on Friday, September 26, at 05:00 AEST, with both teams hoping to be contenders for the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-europa-league">UEFA Europa League title</a>.</p> <p>Both will be outsiders, but there may be bettors who look at both of these teams as potential dark horses due to their ability to score goals domestically. Will that translate to continental soccer when the two take to the pitch in this competition?</p> <h2>RB Salzburg vs Porto Betting Preview</h2> <p>Both clubs were involved in the FIFA Club World Cup a few months ago, with each of them putting on some pretty solid displays. The Austrians were involved in a group with Real Madrid, Pachuca, and Al-Hilal, securing a win against the Mexicans and a draw against the Saudis. The Portuguese outfit had two draws against Palmeiras and Al Ahly, while they suffered defeat to Inter Miami.</p> <p>It will be the first time that these two sides have met, which adds further intrigue to the overall contest for bettors.</p> <p>Salzburg are guided by Thomas Letsch, and he will have Petar Ratkov and Yorbe Vertessen to call upon in attack. Both have seven goals so far this season, with the latter having scored in the qualifying rounds for the UEFA Champions League. Ratkov has four of his seven in the Austrian Bundesliga, making him a prolific threat.</p> <p>Midfielder Maurits Kjærgaard is the creative threat this season, having provided four assists (as well as three goals). Austrian right-back Stefan Lainer also has three assists, and they’ve all helped the club to a strong domestic league start.</p> <p>Porto have been excellent domestically, boasting a 100% record, including an impressive 2-1 victory over Sporting. Francesco Farioli’s side have only conceded one goal in their first five league games, making them solid at the back. Diogo Costa has kept five clean sheets, with Jan Bednarek, Nehuén Pérez, and Alberto Costa mainstays in the defence.</p> <p>Samu Aghehowa leads the line and has three goals so far, with Pepê and Borja Sainz both netting twice. Luuk de Jong has one goal since joining the club this season.</p> <h2>Red Bull Salzburg vs FC Porto Betting Predictions</h2> <p>The latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-europa-league/red-bull-salzburg-v-porto-9583292">betting odds for Red Bull Salzburg vs FC Porto</a> have the Portuguese outfit as the opening favourites to win this Europa League 2025/26 match.</p> <p>With both teams in fine goal-scoring form, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see this continue. The 'Both Teams to Score' market has hit in eight of FC Porto's last nine Europa League away matches, making this a market that offers value to bettors.</p> <p>In addition, the ‘Over 2.5 Goals’ also appears to be worth backing, especially with players like Ratkov, Vertessen, Kjærgaard, Samu, Pepê, and Borja all in good form in front of goal. ‘Porto 2-1’ is worth a ‘Correct Score’ shot.</p>