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

Red Bull Salzburg and AC Milan 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 most storied clubs in a high-profile group-phase clash that could shape the early dynamics of the league-stage standings. With both sides starting this Europa League campaign on zero points, the stakes are clear: a positive result here would be a major step toward the Play Offs.

From a standings perspective, AC Milan enter this fixture ranked 23rd in the Europa League table with a Play Offs designation, while Red Bull Salzburg sit 30th in the same League Round group. Although no league-stage matches have been played yet in this competition, Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan stats from previous European encounters and current season form suggest a compelling contrast between Salzburg’s active Europa League campaign and Milan’s fresh start in this tournament.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record between Red Bull Salzburg and AC Milan is built entirely on their UEFA Champions League Group E meetings in the 2022 season.

• 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 begins with their UEFA Champions League Group E campaign in the 2022 season. The first recorded meeting came on 6 September 2022 in Group E - 1 at Red Bull Arena in Wals-Siezenheim. Red Bull Salzburg hosted AC Milan in a tightly contested match that finished 1-1, with the home side leading 1-1 at half-time and the scoreline unchanged by full-time. That draw set an early tone of balance between the clubs.

The second encounter followed on 2 November 2022 at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milano in Group E - 6 of the same UEFA Champions League season. This time AC Milan were the home team and produced a dominant 4-0 victory over Red Bull Salzburg, having already established a 1-0 advantage by half-time. That result not only gave Milan the edge in the direct head-to-head but also underlined their ability to impose themselves when playing in front of their own supporters.

With only these two matches on record, the rivalry is still in its early stages, but the available Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan timeline already shows contrasting patterns: a balanced draw in Austria and a clear Milan win in Italy. As they now meet in the UEFA Europa League at Red Bull Arena, both sides will be aware that Salzburg have yet to defeat Milan in direct competition, while Milan will aim to extend their upper hand established in the Champions League.

Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Red Bull Salzburg vs AC Milan stats highlight a narrow sample but clear scoring advantage for the Italian side.

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 Salzburg's stadium: 1 matches played here — Red Bull Salzburg won 0 (as home side), AC Milan won 0 (as away side), 1 draws
• At AC Milan's stadium: 1 matches 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 most reliable indicator of current strength comes from their UEFA Europa League season to date. Salzburg have played 4 matches in this competition, winning 3 and drawing 1, with no defeats so far. They have scored 8 goals and conceded 3, reflecting an assertive attacking profile combined with generally solid defending, particularly at home where they have 4 goals scored and none conceded. Their form line of WDW W underlines a side that is difficult to beat and effective in both penalty area boxes.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Europa League)

Last 5 AC Milan Matches Results and Stats

AC Milan enter this Europa League fixture without any recorded matches in the current UEFA Europa League season, meaning their recent form in this specific competition cannot be quantified yet. In Europa League terms, their record stands at zero matches played, with no goals scored or conceded and no wins, draws, or losses logged. As a result, Milan arrive as a fresh entrant to this league-stage campaign, relying on their historical European pedigree rather than current Europa League statistics.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Europa League)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical and current numbers paint an intriguing picture ahead of this UEFA Europa League League Stage - 2 clash. AC Milan hold the edge in the direct head-to-head, with one win and one draw from two UEFA Champions League meetings and a 5-1 aggregate goal advantage. Their 4-0 home victory on 2 November 2022 at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza demonstrated a clear capacity to punish Salzburg when chances arise. However, the only match played at Red Bull Arena on 6 September 2022 ended 1-1, showing that Salzburg can compete on home soil.

From a competition-specific standpoint, Red Bull Salzburg’s Europa League season to date is significantly more established: 4 matches, 3 wins, 1 draw, 8 goals scored and just 3 conceded, with particularly strong home defensive numbers. AC Milan, by contrast, step into this Europa League campaign without a statistical track record in the current season, but with the comfort of knowing they have not lost to Salzburg in previous European encounters. Overall, the trends suggest a finely balanced fixture: Salzburg bring strong Europa League momentum and home advantage, while Milan carry the superior historical head-to-head record and scoring output. Expect a contest where Salzburg’s attacking intensity at Red Bull Arena is tested against Milan’s proven ability to convert chances in this matchup.

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