SK Rapid Wien II
- SK Rapid Wien II have no points at home in the 2. Liga this season (W0 D0 L3).
- Juergen Kerber has been in charge since November 2023, over-seeing a patient possession-based side that is set up in a 4-2-3-1 hybrid, playing in a style that allows young players to develop and build up from the back.
- Ensar Music has been the creative spark for Rapidler II this term, providing three assists in seven 2. Liga matches, but the team have lacked a reliable goalscorer.
- Nicolas Jozepovic has bagged three in the second flight but he's the most likely to get on the board again this weekend with three of Rapid's last five goals having been scored by the youngster.
Wacker Innsbruck
- Wacker Innsbruck are in better form (W2 D2 L1) than the Rapidler II (W1 L4) and have the upper hand in the league (6th v 14th).
- Wacker have conceded seven goals in four 2. Liga away games.
- Wacker Innsbruck have been more reliable this term and Sebastian Siller's team have taken five points from their last three matches, including a win and two draws.
- They won 2-3 away to FC Blau-Weiss Linz in the cup last week and drew their last two 2. Liga matches (0-0 and 2-2).
- Mouhamed Sy has been an able goalscorer for Wacker with three in seven 2. Liga appearances and he gives them an advantage over Rapidler II in the attacking area.
- Luis Gstrein is also in the goals for the visitors with the same number of strikes, but over the last five in all competitions.
Key Players
- Ensar Music has been the creative spark for Rapidler II this term, providing three assists in seven 2. Liga matches.
- Nicolas Jozepovic has bagged three in the second flight and has three of Rapid's last five goals.
- Mouhamed Sy has been an able goalscorer for Wacker with three in seven 2. Liga appearances.
- Luis Gstrein is also in the goals for the visitors with the same number of strikes over the last five in all competitions.
Betting Insights
- Wacker Innsbruck come into this matchup at 1.95 with Rapid Wien II 3.4 and the draw 4.16.
- The Rapidler II are the clear form underdogs, having lost their last four games, and Wacker have proven more resilient on the road.
- Backing Over 2.5 goals at 1.58 and Both Teams To Score - Yes at 1.5 points to a lively affair.
- The two most recent defeats for Rapid (0-2 at home to First Vienna FC and 4-1 away to Austria Wien II) are the main reasons why we think the visitors have a much better chance of avoiding a loss than they are given credit for.
Prediction
- Backing Wacker Innsbruck looks the stronger option given their recent form and resilience on the road.
- Wacker should still have enough to squeeze through as they tend to press high and are more direct with their runners from wide areas.
- Rapidler II will have to keep the ball in a bid to control the tempo and will be more exposed on the break, which should stop this from being a walkover for the favourites.