<h1>UEFA Champions League - SK Brann vs RB Salzburg Betting Predictions: Tight Encounter Expected</h1> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>SK Brann are in the midst of their Eliteserien campaign, sitting in a good position as they head into the second round of UEFA Champions League qualifying.</p> <p>They will meet Austrian club RB Salzburg for a place in the next stage of the competition, as both aim to try and reach the group phase.</p> <p>With their first leg encounter set to take place on Thursday (04:00 AEST), what can be expected to see when the two sides take to the pitch at Brann Stadion?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>SK Brann vs RB Salzburg Betting Preview</h2> <p><strong>Freyr Alexandersson</strong>’s side have been in pretty strong form during their first 16 Eliteserien matches. They are currently third in the league, but they did suffer an untimely defeat to KFUM (10th) at the weekend. It was disappointing for SK Brann, considering they had beaten leaders Viking 3-1 a week earlier.</p> <p>Discipline appeared to be an issue in those two encounters, as they received two red cards. While they won’t impact the availability of players for the upcoming game against RB Salzburg, it may still be a concern given how referees can be stricter in continental competition. <strong>Japhet Sery </strong>was sent off against Viking, with <strong>Elvind Helland</strong> shown red against KFUM (both in the final minutes of their games).</p> <p>RB Salzburg’s domestic season is yet to start, with the club having played a handful of friendlies since their appearance at the FIFA Club World Cup. It’s worth remembering that they played Pachuca (2-1 win), Al-Hilal (0-0) and Real Madrid (0-3 loss). Since then, they’ve beaten Qarabag (2-1) and lost to Derby County (1-2) in friendlies.</p> <p>Still, <strong>Thomas Letsch</strong>’s side will be looking to have a good start to their UCL campaign when they head to Norway in the week. <strong>Dorgeles Nene</strong> will be hoping to be in good form, as he managed to net 13 times in the Austrian Bundesliga last season.</p> <p>And this should be a very interesting tie between SK Brann and Salzburg, as they have not faced each other before.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>SK Brann vs RB Salzburg Betting Predictions</h2> <p>Looking at the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-champions-league-qualifiers/brann-v-red-bull-salzburg-9367520">SK Brann vs RB Salzburg betting odds</a>, the result could be based on the flip of a coin. The Austrians are the slight favourites entering the game, but based on recent results, we’d like the ‘<strong>Draw</strong>’ outcome for this first leg.</p> <p>Although Brann have been able to score consistently in league football this season so far, we think it’ll be close and cagey. They’ve also conceded regularly, but because of what is on the line in this game, we like the value in the ‘<strong>Under 2.5 Goals</strong>’ market.</p> <p>With the second leg to follow in a week’s time, both may be slightly more reserved, knowing they don’t need to push all the way immediately.</p>