The big picture

RB Salzburg come in 26th on the ladder with 4 points; Ararat-Armenia are 36th on 0. RB Salzburg have the higher position to protect.

RB Salzburg are 1–2–1 in UEFA Europa League 2026-27, averaging 0.8 goals for and 2 against.

Ararat-Armenia are 0–4 in UEFA Europa League 2026-27, averaging 1 goals for and 3.5 against.

Form

RB Salzburg have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Anderlecht 0–2.

Ararat-Armenia have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Torreense 2–3.

Ararat-Armenia have lost their last five.

Head to head

We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.

Players to watch

For RB Salzburg, watch Sota Kitano (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27) and Jesper Lindstrom (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).

For Ararat-Armenia, watch Bruno Wilson (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27) and Karen Muradyan (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).

At Red Bull Arena Salzburg

RB Salzburg have won 6 of their last 19 at Red Bull Arena Salzburg.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder, RB Salzburg go in as clear favourites.