Rapid Vienna Prepares for Final Match of the Year Against FC Blau-Weiß Linz

Key Match Details

On Sunday at 2:30 PM, Rapid Vienna will compete in an away fixture against FC Blau-Weiß Linz in the steel city. This match will mark the last league game of the year and also the 31st competitive outing for the Viennese club this season.

Positive Outlook for Rapid Vienna

Heading into this clash, Rapid Vienna is likely reflecting on a favorable start to the season. The team opened the Bundesliga in August with a solid 1-0 victory at home, thanks to a goal from Petter Nosa Dahl. Unfortunately, Dahl sustained an injury during a recent encounter with Omonia Nicosia and will not be available for the upcoming match.

Current Standings

As it stands, Rapid Vienna occupies fourth position in the league table, trailing the leaders by five points. A win against Linz could enable them to potentially leapfrog Linzer ASK into third place, depending on how competing teams perform in their respective matches.

FC Blau-Weiß Linz’s Struggles

On the other hand, Blau-Weiß Linz finds themselves struggling at the bottom of the standings, standing five points adrift from the second-last team in 11th place, highlighting their difficult season thus far.

Rapid Vienna’s Away Performance

This season, Rapid has had a commendable record on the road, winning four out of eight away matches. Only reigning champions Sturm Graz have had greater success in away games, boasting seven victories.

Linz’s Home Struggles

Conversely, Blau-Weiß Linz has endured significant challenges at home, currently holding the record for the least points accrued at home—only six from eight games.

Head-to-Head Record

In their history of direct encounters, Rapid Vienna has triumphed in eight of the 16 matches against Blau-Weiß Linz. The Linzers have managed to secure four wins, with five matches ending in a draw. While Rapid holds a slight historical advantage, their last two matchups have seen each team claim a victory.