Prediction for match BW Linz — Rapid Vienna, 14.12.2025

Match Analysis: BW Linz vs Rapid Vienna

In the upcoming round of the Austrian Bundesliga on December 14, 2025, BW Linz will face Rapid Vienna. The odds for the main outcomes are as follows: a win for BW Linz is at 3.40, a draw is priced at 3.26, and a win for Rapid Vienna is offered at 2.14. In terms of probability percentages, BW Linz has a 27.54% chance of winning, a draw is estimated at 28.72%, and Rapid Vienna has a 43.75% chance of success. The team from Vienna is favored, as confirmed by both the odds and probabilities.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, BW Linz has an average ball possession of 49.6%, commits 12 fouls per game, receives 2 yellow cards, and is caught offside 1.8 times. Rapid Vienna stands out slightly more in these metrics: 58.2% possession, 14.2 fouls, 2 warnings, and 2.6 offsides. In the last three matches, BW Linz lost to Red Bull Salzburg 0-2, Graz AK 1-3, and Austria Vienna 2-3. Rapid Vienna recently lost to Omonia Nicosia 0-1, Ried 1-2, and LASK 0-3. The last head-to-head meeting on August 3, 2025, saw Rapid Vienna win 1-0.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In a five-match series, BW Linz has an average of 0.8 goals scored and 2.2 conceded, while Rapid Vienna has 0.6 scored and 2.4 conceded. Both teams show an average total of 3 goals per match. In the last five matches, BW Linz had over 2.5 goals three times and under twice. Rapid Vienna had over 2.5 goals in four out of five matches. By halves, BW Linz had over 1.5 goals in the first half only once, and three times in the second half. Rapid Vienna saw over 1.5 goals twice in the first half and three times in the second. BW Linz most frequently scores between the 76th and 90th minutes (43%), while Rapid Vienna scores between the 31st and 45th minutes and 46th and 60th minutes (33% each). For goals conceded, BW Linz is most vulnerable between the 46th and 60th minutes and the 61st and 75th minutes (25% each), while Rapid Vienna is most vulnerable between the 61st and 75th minutes (33%). Considering the high average scoring, frequent over 2.5 goal outcomes for both teams, and second-half activity, a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.98 seems justified.

Corners in the Match

BW Linz averages 4 corners per game, while Rapid Vienna averages 6.2. In the last five matches, BW Linz had over 9.5 corners only once, while Rapid Vienna did so three times. The closest total to the average corners is 9.5, with both outcomes available: over 9.5 corners is at 1.79, under 9.5 is also at 1.89. Rapid Vienna is favored for the corner outcome with odds of 1.62. Considering both teams average over 10 corners per game, a bet on over 9.5 corners seems logical. Additionally, Rapid Vienna's advantage in corner count can be considered.