Rapid Wien
- Our SK Rapid Wien vs FK Austria Wien prediction is impacted by the fact that Rapid Wien have a seven-point lead over FK Austria Wien in the Bundesliga 2025-2026 table with 17 points from seven games, while the visitors have collected 10 points from their seven matches so far, sitting in seventh.
- Rapid Wien are unbeaten in five games in all competitions (W3, D2).
- Rapid Wien are undefeated in the Bundesliga at home this season (W2, D1).
- The hosts have a 4-2-3-1 formation that focuses on structure and compactness, but they have the talent and tactical knowledge to make vertical bursts that take opponents by surprise. This SK Rapid Wien vs FK Austria Wien preview suggests their tactical strengths could be decisive.
- Rapid Wien have a new head coach in Peter Stöger, who took the helm in July 2025 and has instilled a style of play that is tough to break down.
Austria Wien
- Austria Wien have collected 10 points from seven matches, sitting in seventh.
- Austria Wien are in the midst of a hot three-game winning streak, which includes a vital 1-0 away victory at Sturm Graz, and a 3-2 home win over Ried.
- This SK Rapid Wien vs FK Austria Wien prediction also considers the addition of Stephan Helm as Austria Wien head coach in June 2024, which has brought a fresh, flexible and more attacking approach to the club.
- His teams like to press and play at a high tempo, while the personnel is often in flux, which allows his side to shift from 4-3-3 to a 4-2-3-1 in an instant, or to push high up the field.
- Austria Wien’s away record in the Bundesliga is W1, D1, L1 from three, conceding 4 goals in those games.
Head-to-Head
- The SK Rapid Wien vs FK Austria Wien prediction is further informed by the fact that Rapid Wien have won four of the last five head-to-head meetings with Austria Wien, with Austria Wien winning the other.
- Austria Wien are winless in their last three Bundesliga away games against Rapid Wien.
Key Players
- Nikolaus Wurmbrand - three Bundesliga goals in five appearances this term.
- Wurmbrand is not just a big, physical targetman, he can also contribute to the overall offensive effort by dropping deep and dragging players out of position.
- Sanel Saljic - three assists in the Bundesliga this campaign.
- Johannes Eggestein - scored twice in his seven league games.
- Claudy M’Buyi - netted three of Rapid's 10 goals in their last five matches.
Betting Insights
- Rapid Wien: +275 to win.
- Draw: +250.
- The draw at +250 seems too low given how close these two sides are right now.
- Austria Wien away record: W1, D1, L1 from three, conceding 4 goals.
- Rapid Wien are unbeaten at home and conceding 0.33 goals per game at home this season. For more wagering opportunities, check out our SK Rapid Wien vs FK Austria Wien betting tips.
Prediction
- I’m going for a Rapid Wien win and an expectation of Over 2.5 goals in this Vienna derby at -128, as both sides have been more positive in recent weeks.
- Claudy M’Buyi is in a purple patch and has netted three of Rapid's 10 goals in their last five matches.
- Johannes Eggestein is Austria Wien’s main goal-getter with 2 strikes in 7 Bundesliga appearances.
