PREVIEW: Red Bull Akad U18 Hosts 1860 München U19 in International Friendly

KLEßHEIM, Austria (Interstat) — A cross-border youth football clash is set for Saturday as Austria’s Red Bull Akademie U18 hosts Germany’s 1860 München U19 in a U19 Club Friendly at Akademie Liefering - Platz 1.

The match pits two renowned academy systems against each other under the umbrella of global youth competition, offering a mid-January test for both sides.

The home side enters with significant momentum. Red Bull Akad U18’s most recent recorded result was a 3-1 away victory over Burgenland U18 on Nov. 22, 2025. Their provided form shows a potent attack, including a 7-1 win over Admira U18 and a 4-0 victory earlier in the fall. The squad will look to carry that offensive confidence into the international fixture.

1860 München U19, the visiting side, brings a mixed bag of recent results from Germany’s U19 Bundesliga Süd/Südwest. Their last match was a convincing 3-0 home win over Ulm U19 on Sept. 20, 2025. However, preceding that were a 1-0 loss to Unterhaching U19 and heavy defeats to Augsburg (5-2) and Borussia Mönchengladbach (6-2). Their season opened with a strong 4-2 win over Freiburg U19, highlighting a team capable of results on both ends of the spectrum.

Statistical projections heavily favor the Austrian side. Interstat’s game simulator predicts a 4-1 victory for Red Bull Akad U18. Furthermore, the organization’s ELO rating system gives the home team a 93.90 percent probability of winning.

For Red Bull Akad U18, this match serves as a high-profile tune-up before resuming a packed domestic schedule. The team is next scheduled to host Vorarlberg U18 on Jan. 31, 2026, followed by a series of league matches through March.

The friendly offers 1860 München a chance to reset against international opposition after a challenging stretch in league play and to build on the clean-sheet performance from their last outing.

Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at the academy grounds in Kleßheim.