Heart Of Midlothian vs Rapid Vienna
Hearts and Rapid Vienna share spoils in draw
A seesaw battle ends 2-2 as both sides find the net twice.
Rapid Vienna struck first through S. Raux-Yao before an own goal gifted Hearts an equaliser. J. Wilson then put Hearts ahead, only for Nikolaus Wurmbrand to level for Rapid Vienna after the break. The 2-2 draw defied Fipster's high-confidence prediction of an away win, proving this tie is finely poised.
Outcome probability
Heart Of Midlothian face Rapid Vienna in a crucial playoff round match that promises plenty of attacking action. Both teams have shown glimpses of quality, but Rapid Vienna's recent form suggests they might just have the edge.
Match factors
Rapid Vienna's potent attacking form
Rapid Vienna has scored in all last 4 matches, averaging over 4 goals per game
Ercan Kara's clinical finishing
Kara scored 3 goals in 2 games with a perfect 10 rating recently
Bendegúz Bolla's creative threat from defense
Bolla leads assists with 3 in 3 games, providing key crosses and set-piece delivery
No confirmed injuries for either team
Both teams have full squads available, no confirmed outs affecting lineups
The context
Rapid Vienna have been in scintillating form in this competition, winning all four of their matches and netting 15 goals while conceding just four. Hearts will need to be at their best to halt this momentum and turn the tie in their favour.
Key insights
E. Kara
Rapid Vienna
Top scorer with 3 goals in 2 games and a perfect 10 rating recently, making him a key offensive threat.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/273 goals in 2 appearances, 1.5 goals/game at home
B. Bolla
Rapid Vienna
Leading assister with 3 assists in 3 games, providing crucial set-piece delivery and crosses from defence.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/273 assists in 3 appearances, 1.0 assists/game
Analysis
Rapid Vienna's attacking prowess is hard to ignore, with key players like Ercan Kara leading the charge with three goals in two games and a perfect recent rating. Bendegúz Bolla's creativity from defence, providing three assists in three appearances, adds another dimension to their threat. Hearts will have to be wary of these contributors if they want to keep the scoreline respectable.
Key facts
- 1.Rapid Vienna have won all 4 matches in this competition, scoring 15 goals and conceding 4.
- 2.The highest probability outcome is an away win for Rapid Vienna with a 2-1 scoreline.
- 3.Ercan Kara is the top scorer for Rapid Vienna with 3 goals in 2 games.
- 4.Bendegúz Bolla leads assists with 3 in 3 games, providing key crosses and set-piece delivery.
- 5.The predicted total number of cards in the match is 4.
Prediction
The prediction leans towards an away win for Rapid Vienna with a 2-1 scoreline. The halftime score is also expected to be 1-2, indicating an early lead for the visitors. The match is likely to be competitive with around four cards shown, reflecting a spirited contest.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Heart Of Midlothian
No standout top scorers flagged for Heart Of Midlothian
Away — Rapid Vienna
The verdict
In summary, Rapid Vienna's clinical finishing and creative playmaking give them the upper hand in this playoff encounter. Hearts will need to tighten up defensively and find a way to break down a confident Rapid side to avoid defeat.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Head to Head
Raux-Yao
Assist: Seidl
Cláudio Braga
Yellow Card
Raux-Yao (OG)
Kabore
Wilson
Assist: Cláudio Braga
Dahl
Yellow Card
McPake
Adamsen
Dahl
Wurmbrand
Assist: Bajlicz
Renaud
Demir
Amané
Yellow Card
Amané
Yellow Card
Match Statistics
Heart Of Midlothian
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1B. ReusG
- 5J. McCartD
- 6O. McEnteeD
- 7C. MillerM
- 10Cláudio BragaM
- 11P. KaboreF
- 12T. RenaudM
- 15J. McPakeM
- 16B. SpittalM
- 17S. FindlayD
- 23J. AltenaD
Substitutes
- 2C. BorchgrevinkD
- 19S. GuendouzF
- 21J. WilsonF
- 22T. MagnússonM
- 24Michael-John Kamson-KamaraD
- 29S. KerjotaF
- 30R. FultonG
- 34K. WrightG
- 74R. MatoF
- 77A. Ba-SyF
Rapid Vienna
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1N. HedlG
- 6S. Raux-YaoD
- 8T. AdamsenM
- 9E. KaraF
- 10P. DahlM
- 18M. SeidlM
- 22Y. DemirM
- 29R. AmanéM
- 38J. HornD
- 55N. CvetkovićD
- 77B. BollaD
Substitutes
- 2E. RokaD
- 7M. TilioF
- 15Nikolaus WurmbrandF
- 21L. SchaubM
- 23J. AuerD
- 25P. GartlerG
- 28M. OswaldM
- 30N. BajliczM
- 43Moulaye HaïdaraF
- 47Amìn-Elias GröllerD
- 51B. GöschlG
- 61F. DemirD
Heart Of Midlothian
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blair Spittal(C) | M | 72 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3/3 |
| Oisin McEntee | D | 72 | 7.3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Stuart Findlay | D | 72 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| Josh McPake | M | 72 | 7.0 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4/8 |
| Tom Renaud | M | 72 | 7.0 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0/2 |
| Cláudio Braga | M | 72 | 6.9 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2/4 |
| Jamie McCart | D | 72 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2/2 |
| Beau Reus | G | 72 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Calvin Miller | M | 72 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Pierre Landry Kaboré | F | 56 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Jordi Altena | D | 72 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3/4 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Ryan Fulton | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Christian Borchgrevink | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kieran Wright | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Amadou Ba-Sy | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Severin Sabri Guendouz | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rogers Mato | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tomas Magnusson | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Michael John Kamara | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sabah Kerjota | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| James Wilson | F | 16 | 7.5 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Rapid Vienna
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nenad Cvetković | D | 72 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matthias Seidl(C) | M | 72 | 6.6 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Serge-Philippe Raux-Yao | D | 72 | 6.6 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Yusuf Demir | M | 72 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Romeo Amane | M | 72 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jannes Horn | D | 72 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Niklas Hedl | G | 72 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tonni Adamsen | M | 72 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Ercan Kara | F | 72 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Bendegúz Bolla | D | 72 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Petter Nosakhare Dahl | M | 72 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/2 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Paul Gartler | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Eaden Roka | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Moulaye Haïdara | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Amin Gröller | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nikolaus Wurmbrand | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Furkan Demir | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nicolas Bajlicz | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Benjamin Göschl | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Moritz Oswald | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marco Tilio | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jonas Auer | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Louis Schaub | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |