LASK Linz - Rapid Wien predictions

LASK Linz may come out on top this Sunday yet, but it will be quite a struggle. They’ll be fighting a somewhat stronger team in Rapid Wien. However, it’s still a relatively balanced matchup, as signified by the 3.07 for the hosts to win.

Rapid Wien are regarded as favourites, but that doesn’t mean they can relax. With an almost negligible difference in the perceived strength of these two teams, sub-standard play is a recipe for disaster.

The home team are here on the back of an unremarkable HT/FT draw at Grazer AK. Such a result was a disappointment because most online bookmakers were optimistic about the team’s chances of winning the bout. As it stands, it’s just a missed opportunity to earn some valuable points in an away game.

The visitors are coming on the back of a 2:1 away loss at Austria Wien. With most bookies pricing their victory at Austria Wien, the match can’t be called a disaster, either. After all, they managed to hold their ground for more than half the game’s runtime and only lost to a one-goal difference.

The previous two Tipico Bundesliga matches LASK Linz participated in ended with minimal goals on the board for either team – 1 or none, to be exact. This displays a form of consistency which can be valuable for betting markets like Under 5 Goals.

These two teams reached a stalemate earlier in this season of the Tipico Bundesliga. Rapid Wien were expected to win that game and even had the support of their home fans. The roles are reversed this time, but the 2.33 betting odds for an away win tell us they still have a decent shot at redeeming themselves.

With no injuries to speak of on the visiting side, the favourites will be heading into this fixture with full force.

Over 2.5 Goals is easily the safest bet when it comes to this matchup. The best part is that it also maintains a decent betting value, especially if you use the 1.91 odds offered at 888Sport.