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Rapid Vienna welcome Wisla Krakow to the Allianz Stadion for the second leg of the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round on Thursday (August 1). Vienna won 2-1 away in the first leg last week.
Isak Jansson broke the deadlock in the 36th minute for Vienna, who saw defender Bendeguz Bolla sent off in first-half stoppage time. Matthias Seidl, who had assisted Jansson's opener, scored the Austrian side's second goal in the 53rd minute. Marc Carbo halved Krakow's deficit with a 79th-minute strike.
Rapid's winning run continued in the Austrian Cup first round with a 2-0 triumph at Neusiedl on Sunday. Wisla, meanwhile, were held to a goalless draw by Polonia Warszawa in their I Liga campaign opener on Sunday.
Rapid Vienna vs Wisla Krakow Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams met for the first time last week.
- Wisla's 2-1 loss in the first leg was their first defeat in the Europa League since 2011.
- Rapid have six wins and five losses in their last 11 Europa League games, including qualifiers.
- Rapid have one win in six home games across competitions, losing two.
- Wisla are unbeaten in three away Europa League games, winning two.
- Rapid have one loss in six meetings against Polish teams, winning three.
- Wisla have three losses in seven games against Austrian sides, winning two.
Rapid Vienna vs Wisla Krakow Prediction
Rapid have enjoyed a winning start to the season, scoring two goals in both games. They have just one loss at home in last six games in European competitions, keeping four clean sheets and have an unbeaten home record against Polish teams.
Wisla, meanwhile, won both games in the first qualifying round against Llapi, scoring two goals apiece but failed to build on that momentum in the first leg. They are winless in away games against Austrian sides in European competitions.
Considering the home advantage for Rapid and their 100% record this season, expect them to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Rapid 2-1 Wisla
Rapid Vienna vs Wisla Krakow Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Rapid to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the first half - Yes
Tip 4: Guido Burgstaller to score or assist any time - Yes
