Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan: Head-to-Head Stats and Historical Context

Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan stats take on fresh relevance as the sides meet at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg on 15 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:45 UTC in the UEFA Europa League League Stage - 2. The Austrian champions host one of Europe’s traditional giants in a group-phase clash that could shape early qualification trajectories in the competition.

Both clubs start this Europa League campaign on zero points in the standings, but expectations differ. Red Bull Salzburg enter as rank 30 in the league table with a strong recent record in continental action, while AC Milan sit at rank 23 with a “Play Offs” description attached to their position, underlining higher seeding and ambition. With the match staged at Red Bull Arena, the stakes are clear: Salzburg seek to assert home advantage, while Milan aim to underline their status as favourites in this section.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a compact but telling Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan head-to-head history across recent European competition.

• Previous meetings: 2
• Red Bull Salzburg wins: 0
• Draws: 1
• AC Milan wins: 1

Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan Timeline & Historical Context

The Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan timeline in European competition is built entirely on their encounters in the 2022 UEFA Champions League Group E. These matches offer the clearest available guide to how the teams match up tactically and physically under high-stakes group conditions.

Their first recorded meeting in this data set came on 6 September 2022 at Red Bull Arena in Wals-Siezenheim in Group E - 1 of the Champions League. Red Bull Salzburg hosted AC Milan and the match finished 1-1. The home side led 1-0 at half-time before Milan responded after the break to level the contest, underlining how competitive Salzburg can be on their own pitch against elite opposition.

The second encounter followed on 2 November 2022 at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milano in Group E - 6 of the same Champions League campaign. On that occasion, AC Milan were the home team and produced a decisive 4-0 victory over Red Bull Salzburg, having already led 1-0 at half-time. That result showcased Milan’s capacity to turn home advantage and attacking quality into a clear margin on the scoreboard. Together, these two fixtures frame a short but instructive rivalry: balanced in Austria, dominant for Milan in Italy.

Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan stats profile is shaped by just two matches but already highlights contrasting outcomes by venue.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Red Bull Salzburg 1 - 5 AC Milan
• Average Goals per Match: Red Bull Salzburg 0.50 vs AC Milan 2.50

Venue Split Performance:

• At Red Bull Arena: 1 match played here — Red Bull Salzburg won 0 (as home side), AC Milan won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
• At Stadio Giuseppe Meazza: 1 match played here — AC Milan won 1 (as home side), Red Bull Salzburg won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 2 November 2022: AC Milan 4-0 Red Bull Salzburg (Half-time: 1-0) – UEFA Champions League Group E - 6
• 6 September 2022: Red Bull Salzburg 1-1 AC Milan (Half-time: 1-1) – UEFA Champions League Group E - 1

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Red Bull Salzburg Matches Results and Stats

For Red Bull Salzburg, the recent European record in the current Europa League season to date is strong. Across 4 fixtures, they remain unbeaten with 3 wins and 1 draw, reflecting a side that combines high-tempo attacking play with disciplined defending. They have scored 8 goals and conceded only 3, averaging 2.0 goals scored per game and 0.8 conceded, supported by 3 clean sheets and no matches in which they have failed to score.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date in this competition)

Last 5 AC Milan Matches Results and Stats

AC Milan enter this Europa League campaign without any completed fixtures yet in this specific competition this season. Their statistical line in the tournament is therefore neutral: no games played, no goals scored or conceded, and no established pattern of form in this data set. That leaves their historical head-to-head with Red Bull Salzburg and their seeding status as the main reference points ahead of this tie.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date in this competition)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical and current Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan stats paint a nuanced picture. Milan hold the edge in the direct head-to-head with 1 win and 1 draw from 2 meetings and a 5-1 aggregate goal advantage, powered largely by their 4-0 home success in Milano on 2 November 2022. However, the only prior clash at Red Bull Arena ended 1-1, indicating that Salzburg can compete on level terms when backed by home support. Salzburg’s current Europa League season to date shows an unbeaten, attack-minded side with solid defensive numbers, while Milan arrive without fresh competition-specific form data but with the weight of their Champions League head-to-head success. Statistically, history leans slightly towards AC Milan, yet venue effects and Salzburg’s recent European momentum suggest a more balanced contest in Salzburg than the overall goal tally alone might imply.

Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan H2H Statistics updated on 11 September 2026.