Our betting experts preview the Bundesliga match between LASK and Rapid Wien and offer team stats, betting tips, and the latest odds.
This Friday, the Austrian Bundesliga resumes with an epic clash between LASK and Rapid Wien. With only five points separating the teams in the 2022-23 regular season table, LASK finished in third place, just one spot ahead of Rapid Wien in fourth. These two formidable teams played out a thrilling 1-1 draw in their previous encounter back in May, so we can expect another nail-biting showdown between them.
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LASK Form
LASK have seen it all in their last three Bundesliga matches, which added four points to their account. They first shared the points in a 1-1 draw with Rapid Wien, before claiming 3 points in a 3-1 win against Austria Wien. Unfortunately for them, this was followed by a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Sturm Graz.
Rapid Wien Form
Rapid Wien added four points to their collection in their last three Bundesliga matches, which began with a 1-1 draw with LASK. A 3-2 win against Sturm Graz followed, before a 2-1 defeat against SK Austria Klagenfurt in their most recent match.
LASK vs Rapid Wien Stats
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between LASK and Rapid Wien. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- LASK have not lost 20 of the last 22 home matches
- LASK have scored in 15 of the last 17 home matches
- LASK have won 7 of the last 9 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- LASK have not lost 11 of the last 13 matches
- LASK have won 7 of the last 9 home matches
- In 14 of the last 15 matches Rapid Wien played, both teams scored
- Rapid Wien have conceded in the last 16 matches in a row
- Rapid Wien have conceded in the last 15 away matches in a row
- In 12 of the last 14 away matches Rapid Wien played, both teams scored
- In 12 of the last 14 Rapid Wien away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
LASK vs Rapid Wien – Players in Form
In the last six Bundesliga games, Robert Zulj has scored not once, but four times for LASK, while Guido Burgstaller has been on fire for Rapid Wien, scoring an impressive five goals in the same number of games. These two players are definitely the ones to watch.
LASK vs Rapid Wien Betting Tips
Full-time result
LASK have a record of not losing to Rapid Wien in their last four home games. In 10 previous home matches, LASK won eight and drew one, only losing once. Rapid Wien, on the other hand, won only two of their last 10 away matches and lost eight, without recording a single draw. Additionally, Rapid Wien conceded at least one goal in their last 11 matches.
Both teams to score
In their previous 10 matches, LASK won three games without conceding a goal, and they have scored in their last five home meetings with Rapid Wien. Interestingly, LASK only scored the first goal in three of their last ten home games, while Rapid Wien only scored the first goal in two of their last ten away games. Betting on BBTS was the right choice in the last five away games played by Rapid Wien.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals was a winning bet in five of LASK’s past ten matches across all tournaments. They scored 2.9 goals on average along the way. Over 2.5 goals were scored in eight of the ten most recent games across all tournaments for Rapid Wien. They performed an average of 2.1 goals in these. Rapid Wien conceded a goal in their last 11 matches.
Match predictions: LASK vs Rapid Wien
To sum up, the upcoming match between LASK and Rapid Wien seems to be a good betting opportunity.