Pachuca vs Salzburg Prediction & Tips
Against all odds, Salzburg have earned a place among the Club World Cup participants and are set to represent Europe in their opener against Mexican side Pachuca.
Salzburg finished the league in second place, trailing Sturm by two points after losing the direct duel with three rounds to go and virtually surrendering the title. The team has a knack for scoring goals, but rarely keeps a clean sheet, which bodes well for a pulsating match against the Mexican side.
Pachuca, who come into the tournament as reigning CONCACAF Cup champions, also ended their domestic campaign on a low note, losing in the quarter-finals of the Clausura playoff to Club America without scoring a goal in both games.
The team plays pragmatic and fairly vertical football, which often leads to structural mismatches and spaces between the lines that their opponents exploit to score. For example, in the Mexican Clausura league, Pachuca’s matches averaged three goals, making them one of the most productive teams.
