Tournament: Europa League Qualification
Venue: Allianz Stadion (Vienna)
Game Time: August 15, 2024, 12:00
The second leg of the Europa League qualification semifinals between Rapid Wien and Trabzonspor will be a crucial match for both teams. Rapid Wien comes into this match with a slight advantage after securing a 1-0 victory in Turkey. However, a draw would be enough for the Austrian side to advance, but they must be cautious not to sit back too much against a potentially dangerous Trabzonspor team.
Key Statistics and Trends
Rapid Wien:
- Recent Form: Rapid Wien has won 7 out of their last 8 matches.
- Scoring Streak: Rapid Wien has scored at least once in their last 8 games.
- First Half Performance: They win the first half in 40% of matches.
Trabzonspor:
- Recent Form: Trabzonspor had a 5-match winning streak before losing to Rapid Wien.
- Scoring Issues: They have struggled to find the net recently, especially in the first leg where they failed to score.
- First Half Performance: They win the first half in 38% of their matches.
Team Analysis
Rapid Wien: Rapid Wien, one of the historical giants of Austrian football, have been consistent this season. Despite a long wait for a championship title or cup win, they are showing strong form in the Europa League qualifiers. After a convincing 6-1 home win against Wisla, they followed up with a narrow 1-0 win in Turkey. Their defense has been solid, and they'll likely focus on maintaining their lead in this return leg.
Trabzonspor: Trabzonspor, the third-place finishers in last season's Turkish Süper Lig, are under pressure to overturn a 1-0 deficit. With key players like Pepe and Meunier having departed, the team has not been as sharp as last season. They need to be more aggressive and find their scoring touch if they want to progress. The recent goalless draw in their domestic league adds to their concerns about finding the back of the net.
Team News
Rapid Wien:
- Injuries: Druijf, Gale, and Zimmermann are out due to injuries.
Trabzonspor:
- Injuries: Oršić is not fully fit and may not be at his best.
Possible Starting Lineups
Rapid Wien (Possible lineup):
- Hedl – Auer, Raux, Hofmann, Oswald – Grgic, Sangare, Seidl, Jansson, Burgstaller – Beljo
Trabzonspor (Possible lineup):
- Cakir – Elmali, Denswil, Mendy, Malheiro – Lundstram, Tufan, Trezeguet, Canak, Visca – Dragus
Head-to-Head Matches
This is the first time these two teams have faced each other in a competitive match.
Free Prediction for the Match: Rapid Wien vs Trabzonspor
Given the context of the first leg and both teams' recent form, it’s likely that this match will be a low-scoring affair. The recommended bet is on "total: under 3.0 goals" with odds of 1.81.
Prediction: Total under 3.0 goals (odds: 1.81).
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