Playoff Match | Red Bulls vs. Berlin in the CHL for Playoff Spot
Tuesday, 14. October 2025 |

Playoff Match | Red Bulls vs. Berlin in the CHL for Playoff SpotDuel of Two Champions to Conclude the Regular Season// CHL Regular SeasonEC Red Bull Salzburg will play their sixth and final game of the regular season on Wednesday in the Champions Hockey League against the Eisbären Berlin and will look to seize the opportunity to qualify for the playoffs of the premier league with a win.
It is also the duel between the German and Austrian champions (and champions of the win2day ICE Hockey League), which always receives special attention in the sporting history of both countries and now culminates in the playoff match for a place in the knockout phase of the premier league.
Interview Dennis Robertson
Starting Position
It couldn't be more exciting. Before the final round of the CHL regular season, the Red Bulls are in 15th place in the standings, with the top 16 teams (out of 24) qualifying for the playoff round of 16. A win against the Eisbären Berlin in regular time would give the Red Bulls a very good chance, although it would depend on other results. The Eisbären Berlin also have a slim chance of making the playoffs, currently in 21st place with four points and theoretically able to finish among the top 16 with seven points. Every point counts!
Differing Forms
A full game is needed against the German champions, even though the Berlin team has had a mediocre start to the season in the domestic league. Recently, however, they have shown a clear upward trend and, despite missing many injured players, have won their last four DEL matches, climbing to 5th place in the standings and gaining new confidence.
The Red Bulls have seen an almost opposite development. After four wins at the start of the season, Salzburg have only managed one win in their last four games. Last Sunday, they played well in Székesfehérvár, but suffered an unfortunate 2-3 defeat with three seconds left in the game. Against the Eisbären Berlin, they want to tighten up and play more as a team – they are still missing at least five injured players. The Red Bulls won the last of their four previous duels 1-0 in overtime in Salzburg during the preseason in August 2022.
The Red Bulls are definitely looking forward to an exciting duel against the German champions and, with the help of their own fans – standing room only is still available – they want to make another playoff appearance a reality.
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Best pictures of the last game in Odense
Statement from Dennis Robertson
"We love playing against some of the best teams in Europe and are very excited. We expect a fast-paced game against the German champions. It's a deciding game, but we're preparing for it like any other game and trusting our routine. It's more about making fewer mistakes in the game and getting off to a really good start. And we're looking forward to our fans; that always gives us that extra energy."
Champions Hockey League EC Red Bull Salzburg – Eisbären Berlin Wed, October 15, 2025 | Eisarena Salzburg, 8:20 p.m. ORF Sport+ | Sporteurope.tv
Criteria for League Standings in the Event of a Tie
If two or more clubs are tied on points during or after the regular season, the ranking of the clubs will be determined in the following order:
1. Higher number of regular-season wins (3-point wins) 2. Higher number of overall wins (regular-season wins (W) + overtime and shootout wins (OTW)) 3. Better Goal Difference (GDF) 4. More Goals Scored (GF) 5. More Points in Away Games (APTS) 6. More Away Goals Scored (AGF) 7. Higher position in the CHL draw
Red Bulls lose 1-2 in Odense
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Red Bulls lose 1-2 in Odense// CHL REGULAR SEASON
Red Bulls unable to take any points from Finland
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Red Bulls unable to take any points from Finland// CHL REGULAR SEASON
Red Bulls narrowly miss point against Ilves
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Red Bulls narrowly miss point against Ilves// CHL REGULAR SEASON