FC Salzburg are booked to play Racing Genk in the opening match of the UEFA Champions League Group E encounters. Salzburg, who play in the Austrian Bundesliga, have won all of their last six matches in all competitions. The team has additionally won five times and lost once in their last six home matches. Next opponents Genk, of the Belgian Pro League, have won twice, drawn once and lost thrice in their last six matches across all competitions. The team has additionally won twice, drawn once and lost thrice in their last six away matches.
While Salzburg are playing well in their home competition, they are likely to struggle against Genk, who compete in a much tougher league. Expect at least two goals by the end of the match.