Rapid Vienna vs WSG Wattens: Rapid Vienna to win
Rapid Vienna enter the clash with a 4.0 expected‑goals tally and a 70.9% win probability, while Wattens sit on a modest 2.0 xG. Both sides’ recent form and head‑to‑head record underline a clear advantage for the hosts.
Both teams come into the fixture on contrasting trajectories: Rapid have posted four wins in five league outings, the only blemish a 1‑5 defeat to Red Bull Salzburg, whereas Wattens have rebounded from two early defeats to claim back‑to‑back wins over Austria Lustenau and Austria Vienna.
Lars's Verdict
The model’s 70.9% win probability, backed by a 4.0 expected‑goals advantage and recent form, makes a Rapid victory the most likely outcome.
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With Rapid Vienna averaging 4.0 expected goals and WSG Wattens averaging 2.0, the model gives a 83.0% chance both teams find the net, ahead of the 17.0% it gives to at least one side being kept out.
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Combined expected goals of 6.0 (Rapid Vienna 4.0 + WSG Wattens 2.0) points to an open game, with the model giving Over 2.5 Goals a 91.6% chance against 8.4% for Under.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has Rapid Vienna at 70.9%, the draw at 12.2%, and WSG Wattens at 14.8% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 3-1 at 5.3% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
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Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
Rapid Vienna
Rapid Vienna’s last five league results read WWWWL, highlighted by an 8‑0 demolition of Grazer AK at home and a 3‑1 home win over Sturm Graz. The solitary loss, a 1‑5 defeat at Salzburg, shows they can be vulnerable on the road, but their three consecutive home victories underscore a potent attack that supports a win pick.
WSG Wattens
WSG Wattens have posted DLLWW, with a 4‑0 away win over Austria Lustenau and a 1‑0 away triumph against Austria Vienna forming their recent surge. Their earlier 1‑3 loss away at SCR Altach and 0‑3 home defeat to Red Bull Salzburg illustrate defensive frailties, indicating they are less likely to overturn Rapid’s advantage.
Head-to-Head
In the last five meetings, Rapid Vienna have secured three wins and two draws, including a 4‑1 win on 14 Sept 2025, confirming the historical pattern favors the hosts and aligns with the model’s win probability.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov 2025 | WSG Wattens 1-1 Rapid Vienna | Bundesliga |
| 14 Sep 2025 | Rapid Vienna 4-1 WSG Wattens | Bundesliga |
| 23 Nov 2024 | WSG Wattens 0-0 Rapid Vienna | Bundesliga |
| 18 Aug 2024 | Rapid Vienna 2-0 WSG Wattens | Bundesliga |
| 5 Dec 2023 | WSG Wattens 1-2 Rapid Vienna | Bundesliga |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is predicted to win Rapid Vienna vs WSG Wattens?
Rapid Vienna to win. The model’s 70.9% win probability, backed by a 4.0 expected‑goals advantage and recent form, makes a Rapid victory the most likely outcome.
What does the model give Rapid Vienna vs WSG Wattens?
Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, gives Rapid Vienna a 70.9% chance, the draw 12.2%, and WSG Wattens 14.8% to win.
When is Rapid Vienna vs WSG Wattens?
Rapid Vienna play WSG Wattens on Fri 18 Sep · 18:30 BST in the Austrian Bundesliga at Allianz Stadion.
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See all Austrian Bundesliga fixtures →Given the pronounced xG gap, dominant home record and superior recent results, the model’s confidence in a Rapid Vienna win is unmistakable.
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