Team analysis: Rapid Vienna
Rapid Wien started the 2024-25 season with ambitions to compete for the title in the Austrian Bundesliga and to progress further in the Conference League. In the first half of the season, they performed well with 14 wins, 5 draws and only 2 losses, which kept them in the race for the top of the table. However, they have experienced a significant drop in form in recent games, picking up just two wins in their last ten games. That includes three defeats and five draws, including a failure in the last five games.
They are currently third in the Austrian Bundesliga with 47 points from 21 games, eight points behind leaders Sturm Graz. In the Conference League, they occupy ninth place, although they are only on goal difference behind the eighth position that leads the way. This dip in form is worrying, but Rapid Wien have the quality to get back into contention for the top flight, especially when playing at home.
They are very strong at home, but they will need to improve in defense and attack. Injuries to key players such as Bernhard Zimmermann (cruciate ligament), Ferdy Druijf (knee), Guido Burgstaller (head) and Ryan Mmaee (muscles) make their task even more difficult. Without these players, Rapid will have to rely on alternative options in the squad, which could further slow their pace. Throughout the season, they showed a solid game in attack, but not consistency, which affected the results. It will be crucial that they improve their chances and consolidate their defense to get back on the winning track.
Team analysis: Copenhagen
Copenhagen started the season with the goal of retaining first place in the domestic championship and breaking into high positions in the Conference League. They are the absolute leaders in the Danish Superliga with 33 points from 17 games, which is the result of nine wins, six draws and only two losses. However, in the Conference League, they had problems with achieving good results in the group stage, but they recovered and won the last two matches, including a victory over Dinamo Minsk that brought them closer to the top of the table. They are currently in 16th place with only two points behind the eighth-placed team, which gives them a real chance to break into the top eight teams.
Copenhagen defend well away from home, remaining unbeaten in their last nine games away from home, which shows their resourcefulness and stability. Although injuries to Elias Achouri, Nicolai Boilesen, Rasmus Falk and Roony Bardghji have reduced their flexibility, Jacob Neestrup is likely to retain a similar squad that has produced solid results in recent games. Copenhagen plays compact in defense and knows how to take advantage of opportunities in attack, which makes them a dangerous opponent for any team. Their form and competitive spirit are their strongest assets, although they will face a difficult task in visiting Rapid Vienna.
Betting suggestion: Win Copenhagen (2)
This match is expected to be extremely competitive, but Copenhagen with the current form and quality of the team seem like favourites, especially because of their stability on the road. Rapid Vienna will be under a lot of pressure to improve their results at home, but injuries to key players are preventing them from playing at their best. Copenhagen will probably try to exploit the weaknesses of the hosts and keep control of the game.
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