Rapid Vienna vs Heart Of Midlothian
Hearts hold Rapid in marathon shootout
A thrilling 2-2 draw led to a penalty shootout drama that defied expectations.
Rapid Vienna and Heart Of Midlothian battled to a 2-2 draw after extra time in the UEFA Europa Conference League, with E. Kara and N. Cvetković scoring for Rapid, while P. Kabore and C. Miller netted for Hearts. The match extended into a gripping penalty shootout featuring multiple successful and missed spot-kicks, ultimately showcasing Heart Of Midlothian's resilience. This result was a surprise, defying Fipster's confident prediction of a home win for Rapid Vienna.
Outcome probability
Rapid Vienna and Heart Of Midlothian face off in the playoff round of competition 848, with Rapid Vienna showing impressive form so far. This match promises to be an intriguing contest, but the home side's recent performances suggest they have the edge.
Match factors
Rapid Vienna's potent home scoring form
Rapid Vienna averages 4 goals per home game, well above league average, boosting scorer chances.
E. Kara's consistent scoring streak
E. Kara has scored 3 goals in last 4 games with strong home form, making him a key scoring threat.
B. Bolla's assist threat from defense
Bolla's 3 assists in 4 games and set-piece role create chances for attackers, enhancing goal potential.
M. Seidl's dual creative and defensive role
Seidl combines 2 assists with strong passing and tackling, key to controlling midfield and attack.
No confirmed injuries for Rapid Vienna
Full squad availability maximizes attacking and creative options for Rapid Vienna.
The context
Rapid Vienna have played five matches in this competition, winning four and drawing one, scoring 17 goals and conceding six. Heart Of Midlothian have only one match under their belt in this competition, a 2-2 draw against Rapid Vienna. Their previous encounter ended evenly, indicating a competitive matchup.
Key insights
E. Kara
Rapid Vienna
E. Kara has been a consistent scoring threat with 3 goals in 4 games, especially strong at home with 1.5 goals per game.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/273 goals in 4 games, 0.75 avg per game
B. Bolla
Rapid Vienna
B. Bolla's 3 assists in 4 games and set-piece delivery create significant chances, enhancing Rapid Vienna's attacking threat.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/273 assists in 4 games, 0.75 avg per game
M. Seidl
Rapid Vienna
M. Seidl combines creativity and defensive work with 2 assists and strong passing accuracy, key to controlling midfield.
UEFA Europa Conference League 26/272 assists in last 5 games, 0.4 avg per game
Analysis
Rapid Vienna's attacking prowess is evident, averaging four goals per home game in this competition. Key players like E. Kara, who has netted three goals in four games with a strong home scoring rate, and B. Bolla, the top assist provider with three assists in four games, bolster their threat. Heart Of Midlothian's limited experience in this competition and less consistent form suggest they may struggle to contain Rapid's offensive firepower.
Key facts
- 1.Rapid Vienna have won 4 and drawn 1 of 5 matches in this competition, scoring 17 goals and conceding 6.
- 2.Heart Of Midlothian have played only 1 match in this competition, a 2-2 draw against Rapid Vienna.
- 3.The only previous meeting between these teams ended in a 2-2 draw.
- 4.Rapid Vienna average 4 goals per home game in this competition, well above the league average.
- 5.E. Kara is Rapid Vienna's top scorer with 3 goals in 4 games, boasting a strong home scoring rate.
- 6.B. Bolla leads Rapid Vienna in assists with 3 in 4 games, providing key chances from defence.
- 7.No confirmed injuries for Rapid Vienna, ensuring full squad availability.
Prediction
The prediction is a home win for Rapid Vienna with a halftime lead of 1-0 and a fulltime score of 3-1. The match is expected to feature three cards, reflecting a competitive but controlled game. Rapid Vienna's strong form and attacking options make them the likely victors.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Rapid Vienna
Away — Heart Of Midlothian
No standout top scorers flagged for Heart Of Midlothian
The verdict
In summary, Rapid Vienna's consistent scoring and creative playmakers give them the upper hand against Heart Of Midlothian. Expect a confident home performance culminating in a 3-1 victory to progress further in the competition.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Head to Head
Renaud
McEntee
Yellow Card
Kara
Magnússon
Yellow Card
Findlay
Cláudio Braga
Yellow Card
Adamsen
Dahl
Wilson
Seidl
Yellow Card
McPake
Magnússon
Yellow Card
Magnússon
Red Card
Kabore
Assist: Spittal
Kabore
Yellow Card
Bolla
Yellow Card
Cláudio Braga
Spittal
Miller
Assist: Mato
Seidl
Bolla
Horn
Ahoussou
Yellow Card
Cvetković
Assist: Moulaye Haïdara
Amané
Miller
Penalty
Kara
Penalty
Altena
Penalty
Schaub
Penalty
Mato
Penalty
Moulaye Haïdara
Missed Penalty
Demir
Penalty
Kerjota
Penalty
Tilio
Missed Penalty
McEntee
Missed Penalty
Match Statistics
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
- 17T. GulliksenM
- 20K. AhoussouD
- 21L. SchaubM
- 25P. GartlerG
- 30N. BajliczM
- 43Moulaye HaïdaraF
- 47Amìn-Elias GröllerD
- 50L. OrglerG
- 61F. DemirD
Heart Of Midlothian
4-4-2Starting XI
- 1B. ReusG
- 5J. McCartD
- 6O. McEnteeD
- 7C. MillerM
- 10Cláudio BragaF
- 12T. RenaudM
- 15J. McPakeM
- 16B. SpittalM
- 17S. FindlayD
- 21J. WilsonF
- 23J. AltenaD
Substitutes
- 2C. BorchgrevinkD
- 11P. KaboreF
- 19S. GuendouzF
- 22T. MagnússonM
- 24Michael-John Kamson-KamaraD
- 29S. KerjotaF
- 30R. FultonG
- 34K. WrightG
- 74R. MatoF
- 77A. Ba-SyF
- 78L. MendyM
Rapid Vienna
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ercan Kara | F | 120 | 8.3 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Nenad Cvetković | D | 120 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Romeo Amane | M | 119 | 7.7 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3/5 |
| Petter Nosakhare Dahl | M | 66 | 7.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4/7 |
| Serge-Philippe Raux-Yao | D | 120 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matthias Seidl(C) | M | 102 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Niklas Hedl | G | 120 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bendegúz Bolla | D | 111 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 0/1 |
| Yusuf Demir | M | 120 | 6.6 | — | — | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4/7 |
| Jannes Horn | D | 112 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — |
| Tonni Adamsen | M | 66 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/2 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Paul Gartler | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Eaden Roka | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Amin Gröller | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Furkan Demir | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Louis Schaub | M | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Laurenz Orgler | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tobias Fjeld Gulliksen | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Moulaye Haïdara | F | 9 | 7.5 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| Nicolas Bajlicz | M | 54 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
| Nikolaus Wurmbrand | F | 54 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 0/5 |
| Marco Tilio | F | 18 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Kouadio Ange Ahoussou | D | 8 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Heart Of Midlothian
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Miller | M | 120 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/3 |
| Blair Spittal(C) | M | 90 | 7.6 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| Josh McPake | M | 75 | 7.2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4/6 |
| Jordi Altena | D | 120 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2/2 |
| Cláudio Braga | F | 89 | 6.9 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 1/2 |
| Jamie McCart | D | 120 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Oisin McEntee | D | 120 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 |
| Beau Reus | G | 120 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tom Renaud | M | 15 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stuart Findlay | D | 45 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| James Wilson | F | 74 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Ryan Fulton | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kieran Wright | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Amadou Ba-Sy | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Severin Sabri Guendouz | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Michael John Kamara | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rogers Mato | F | 30 | 7.3 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — |
| Sabah Kerjota | F | 45 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Pierre Landry Kaboré | F | 46 | 7.2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Christian Borchgrevink | D | 75 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Laurent Mendy | M | 31 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Tomas Magnusson | M | 61 | 5.7 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/1 |