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Rapid

BW Linz

Austrian Bundesliga, Venue: Allianz Stadion (Vienna, Austria)

Rapid vs BW Linz Preview: Prediction and Streaming

Set for Sunday, 3 Aug 2025, SK Rapid Wien takes on BW Linz in round 1 of the Austrian Bundesliga. The fixture is scheduled for Allianz Stadion in Vienna, under the supervision of Markus Hameter.

Rapid vs BW Linz H2H History

The stage is set for BW Linz and SK Rapid Wien to renew their rivalry after three months, with their last match resulting in a 0-0 draw at Allianz Stadion. Rapid recorded 6 shots on target while possessing the ball for 70% of the time, compared to BW Linz who had 3 attempts on goal and controlled the ball for 30% of the game.

Rapid vs BW Linz Prediction

Rapid appears to have a good chance of winning against BW Linz, and this prediction is backed by every one of our analytical models. We're quite sure that at least one team will fail to score, with significant statistics backing this choice. We predict over 2.5 goals, and the statistics strongly supports this.

Match Winner

H2H Analysis

Rapid

weak

Current Form

Rapid

strong

Betting Trend

Rapid

strong

Our pick: SK Rapid Wien to win @ 1.50

Will Both Teams Score?

H2H Analysis

strong

Current Form

moderate

Betting Trend

Yes

weak

Our pick: BTTS No @ 1.95

Total Match Goals Over/Under?

H2H Analysis

Over 2.5

moderate

Current Form

Over 2.5

weak

Betting Trend

Over 2.5

moderate

Our pick: Over 2.5 goals @ 1.65

Rapid vs BW Linz Live Stream & TV Stations

A dedicated streaming platform will offer live coverage of the SK Rapid Wien vs BW Linz match: live streaming on Sky is available for users in Germany. We may have more live streaming options coming, but for now you can view the current streaming links below:

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Rapid's Form Remains Volatile

In their last 10 matches, Rapid managed four wins, alongside one draw and five losses. The team win rate is currently at 40%. SK Rapid Wien goes into this match after beating FK Dečić Tuzi 4-2 at home on July 31, 2025.

Across their last 10 games in all competitions, Rapid scored 25 goals, or 2.5 per match, and let in 1.2 goals per game, totaling 12. They averaged 5.1 shots on target each match. On average, they got 1.3 cards and won 6.1 corners per game, with a 54% possession. Top performers in goals were Louis Schaub with 3, Claudy Mbuyi with 3, Matthias Seidl (3), and Guido Burgstaller (2 goals). The leading assisters were Andrija Radulović (2 assists), Guido Burgstaller (1), and Dominic Vincze (1).

Rapid solid results include a victory over a top-tier team: playing at home one month ago, they secured a 3-0 win against LASK in Austrian Bundesliga.

Rapid Streaks (last matches)

No positive streaks to show.

FC Blau Weiss Linz is in a Rough Patch

FC Blau Weiss Linz have lost 7 of their last 10 games, and got only 1 victory, as they prepare for an away trip to face Rapid. FC Blau Weiss Linz heads into this match after earning a 3-0 win on Treibach's turf on 25 July 2025.

In their recent 10 matches across all competitions, the team scored 16 goals, averaging 1.6 per game, and conceded 15 in total (1.5 avg/match). They had 3.8 shots on target per game on average. The team averaged 0.8 cards and 4.8 corners per match. BW Linz possession stood at 49%. Over this period, Ronivaldo topped the scoring chart with 3 goals, followed by Oliver Wahling (3), Manuel Maranda (1), and Alexander Schmidt (1 goal). The leading assisters were Thomas Goiginger (1 assist), Alem Pašić (1), and Anderson (1).

BW Linz achieved a noteworthy result in their latests matches: they clinched a 3-1 result against Fortuna in a friendly match playing at home (12 Jul 2025).

BW Linz Streaks (last matches)

No positive streaks to show.

Confirmed Lineups for Rapid vs BW Linz

Rapid (4-2-3-1)

BW Linz (3-4-2-1)

Rapid (formation 4-2-3-1)

N. Hedl

B. Bolla

N. Cvetković

S. Raux-Yao

J. Horn

R. Amane

M. Sangare

A. Radulović

M. Seidl

P. N. Dahl

J. Antiste

V. Baier

M. Moormann

M. Maranda

E. Bakatukanda

S. Pirkl

A. Pašić

O. Wahling

Anderson

T. Goiginger

N. Maier

Ronivaldo

BW Linz (formation 3-4-2-1)

Rapid vs BW Linz Odds & Picks

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Outcome-Based Odds

Full Time Result

2.05

3.60

3.40

Double Chance

1.30

1.73

1.29

Half Time Result

2.63

2.20

4.00

First Team To Score

1.73

None

11.00

2.25

Match Goals, Corners And Handicap Odds

Both Teams To Score

Yes

1.75

2.00

Total Goals (2.5)

Under

1.90

Over

1.90

Asian Handicap

1 (-0.25)

1.77

2 (0.25)

2.02

Match Corners (9.5)

Over

1.73

Under

2.00

Team Related Odds

Rapid Corners (6.5)

Over

2.00

Pick

Under

1.73

Rapid average corners per match (last 10): 6

BW Linz Corners (3.5)

Pick

Over

2.00

Under

1.73

BW Linz average corners per match (last 10): 5.6

Correct Score Prediction

Our Prediction: Rapid-BW Linz 3-0

Correct Score

1-1

6.50

1-0

8.00

2-1

9.00

2-0

10.00

0-0

11.00

0-1

11.00

Goalscorer

Our Prediction: Ercan Kara

To Score Anytime

Pick

Ercan Kara

2.60

Noah Bischof

2.75

Oliver Strunz

3.00

Sales Ronivaldo

3.00

Pre Match Statistics

Form Guide

These stats present averages and percentages for various metrics, highlighting key data into each team's current form. You can identify which team is more dominant, in both positive and negative aspects. The data is based on the last 10 matches across all competitions for both teams.

Points Per Game (Overall)

Rapid

BW Linz

2.2

1.1

Points Per Game (Home/Away)

Rapid (H)

BW Linz (A)

2.6

1.4

Win Percentage (Overall)

Rapid

BW Linz

70%

30%

Win Percentage (Home/Away)

Rapid (H)

BW Linz (A)

80%

40%

Both Teams To Score (Overall)

Rapid

BW Linz

50%

Both Teams To Score (Home/Away)

Rapid (H)

BW Linz (A)

60%

20%

Over 2.5 Goals (Overall)

Rapid

BW Linz

60%

70%

Over 2.5 Goals (Home/Away)

Rapid (H)

BW Linz (A)

60%

Head to Head Statistics

Overall H2H (9 matches):

Rapid

BW Linz

5 Wins

1 Draws

3 Wins

When Rapid play at home against BW Linz, the H2H record looks like this:

Rapid

(at home)

BW Linz

(at away)

2 Wins

1 Draws

1 Wins

H2H Betting Stats (overall):

BTTS

Yes - 33.3% (3/9)

No - 66.7% (6/9)

2.5 Goals O/U

Over - 66.7% (6/9)

Under - 33.3% (3/9)

Last Head to Head Matches

Austrian Bundesliga, Championship Round (27 Apr 2025)

Rapid

0-0

BW Linz

Austrian Bundesliga, Championship Round (23 Apr 2025)

BW Linz

2-1

Rapid

Austrian Bundesliga (01 Dec 2024)

Rapid

0-1

BW Linz

Austrian Bundesliga (25 Aug 2024)

BW Linz

3-0

Rapid

Austrian Bundesliga (26 Nov 2023)

Rapid

1-0

BW Linz