SKN St. Polten
- SKN St. Polten are 11th in the 2. Liga 2026/2027 with nine points from eight matches, while SK Rapid Wien II are second-bottom and have six points from their opening eight.
- SKN have won three and lost two of their last five across all competitions (W3, L2), while Rapid II have lost all of their last five (L5).
- SKN are a patient team in the second division with a clear Spielidee, their 1-3 away win at FC Liefering, 2-1 win over SW Bregenz and 1-3 defeat at First Vienna FC 1894 are three very different results that all fit together in terms of the way in which they played.
- Cem Sekerlioglu has been in charge of SKN since 1 July 2025 and his side are a three-at-the-back unit that likes to build from the back and wait for the gaps to appear in front of them.
SK Rapid Wien II
- Rapid Wien II have lost all of their last five games in all competitions (W0, L5).
- Juergen Kerber has instilled a possession-heavy, high-energy pressing game on Rapid Wien II since taking charge on 20 November 2023.
- They are a fast-paced team that likes to get at teams on the counter, although that can sometimes leave them open.
Head-to-Head
- SKN St. Polten have won all five of the last five head-to-head meetings (W5), Rapid Wien II are without a win in that run.
- SKN have won three and lost two of their last five across all competitions (W3, L2), while Rapid II have lost all of their last five (L5).
Key Players
- Gabriel Jesus David is the sharpest blade SKN have in the frontline, he has two goals in the 2. Liga 2026/2027, while Nicolas Jozepovic is the main finisher for Rapid II with three in seven.
- Ensar Music brings the energy and creativity for Rapid II, with three assists in the 2. Liga 2026/2027, so it's not a coincidence that SKN have conceded three and scored three in their last four games.
Betting Insights
- Die Wölfe to win is priced at 1.57 and that represents the smart play, considering SKN have won all five head-to-head meetings, Rapid II have lost their last two on the road and SKN have won two of their last three at home.
- A few goals look likely in this game, but the visitors may well fail to score and BTTS-No looks a decent price at 2.44.
Prediction
- SKN can dominate the second tier's second-bottom.
- Hosts should have the upper hand.
- A few goals look likely in this game, but the visitors may well fail to score and BTTS-No looks a decent price at 2.44.