LASK Linz vs Rapid Vienna Match Preview

LASK are coming to this one after a 3-3 draw against Wolfsberger on the road. They lost their double lead in the second half, however they found the equalizer in the dying seconds of the game. It was another mediocre outcome for LASK, who are now fourth-placed in the Championship playoffs table, with three teams aiming the second position which leads to the Champions League qualifiers.

Left-back Potzmann and winger Goiginger are both unavailable, actually they didn’t also perform in Wolfsberger.

Rapid Vienna are coming in this match in a very positive mood. After a very open game they defeated very comfortably Sturm Graz at their home stadium, 4-0, winning both halves 2-0. They are now one point ahead their today's opponent, aiming the second position which leads to Champions League qualifiers.

First choice goalkeeper Strebinger is still out due to injury. Unavailable are also central backs Dibon and Barac, midfielder Velimirovic and offensive Schobesberger. None of these played against Sturm.

With everything that LASK showed in the regular season, they are the favorites to win here. However, the 6-point deduction for breaking coronavirus rules regarding training sessions was the catalyst for a bad streak of results for them, actually, their efforts for the first title in over 50 years has been dealt a hefty blow.

Rapid Vienna play great on the road. Their counter-attack style is killing, actually they have the impressive 7-3-2 away from home, having lost only to Salzburg twice. Rapid won comfortably 4-0 their regular season game in Raiffeisen Arena, and they are surely confident about this one. The odds are great for the away win.