Rapid Wien - LASK Linz predictions

With bookies pricing a home win at 1.85, it’s clear the match may yet go either way. The hosts have a distinct advantage, of course, but both a draw and an away win are quite possible outcomes.

LASK Linz appear severely unprepared for a clash with Rapid Wien, to the point of being considered hard underdogs. We would consider even a draw a success, so the long 3.86 odds for an away win bit seem fitting.

Rapid Wien are coming on the back of a narrow 2:1 home win against Austria Wien in the previous round of the Tipico Bundesliga. While their victory was by no means spectacular and secured thanks to a 1-goal advantage in the second half, it was still reassuring to the fans ar Allianz Stadion.

LASK Linz had a lot going for them as they entered their previous Tipico Bundesliga bout, with both home-field advantage and considerably shorter odds to win than their opponents. As such, the 4:2 HT/FT victory wasn’t much of a surprise, but it will be interesting to see if their form keeps up while playing away.

The home team gives their opponents plenty of reasons to worry about the upcoming fixture. They’re on something of a streak with 5 goals scored over the last 3 matches.

The visitors’ main concern will be cutting down the concession rate. They conceded more than 5 times in their latest 3 matches, and bucking the trend will be a great step in the right direction.

The $ODDS odds on a home win are hard to trust with last season’s harsh defeat still fresh in our memories. The fact that LASK Linz won that clash was a surprise in its own right – the goal difference was even less expected.

This is a solid match for those that like betting on longshots. Our advice is to pick Draw/Home on the Half Time/Full Time market. The probability of winning is not that high if we’re being honest, but it’s the best offer if you’re shooting for betting value.