Salzburg vs Rapid Wien Prediction 5 October 2025
In the upcoming clash between Salzburg and Rapid, fans can anticipate a thrilling football spectacle. The opponents showcase intriguing statistical trends: Salzburg consistently finds the net at home, while Rapid rarely falter on the road. Considering recent performances, both teams are in fine form. However, Salzburg aim to solidify their standing in the league with an attacking style of play, whereas Rapid favor a more balanced approach. The match promises to be filled with goals and captivating moments, thanks to the talented rosters of both clubs.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 24 May 2025 and ended with a 4-2 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that match (home team - Red Bull Salzburg):
- possession percentage: 44% vs 56%;
- corners: 2 vs 5;
- fouls: 4 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 6.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Red Bull Salzburg and Rapid:
- 54 matches played;
- home victories - 34, away victories - 9, draws - 11;
- goals scored - 114 to 64;
- average total goals in the 1st half - 1.31, in the 2nd half - 1.98;
- average total goals per match - 3.3.
Head-to-head statistics Salzburg - Rapid Wien

RB Salzburg Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on , as part of the Europa League, with Lyon hosting Red Bull Salzburg. The match concluded with a 2-0 victory.
Here are the game statistics (Red Bull Salzburg vs Lyon):
- possession: 36% vs 64%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 2;
- fouls: 14 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 6.
Salzburg are renowned for their aggressive play and high scoring at home. In their last five matches, they've managed just one win, highlighting a lack of consistency in form (WLDLL). Nevertheless, their scoring ability remains impressive, averaging 2.13 goals per match. Their most recent encounter with Rapid ended in a 4-2 victory for the home side. Currently sitting fourth in the table this season, Salzburg have clear potential for improvement, thanks to their attacking prowess.
Match Results: RB Salzburg

Rapid Wien Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the UEFA Europa Conference League, facing off against Lech Poznań as the home side. The match concluded with a 4-1 victory for Lech Poznań.
Here are the match statistics (Rapid vs Lech Poznań):
- possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 2;
- fouls: 18 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 9.
Rapid are demonstrating impressive consistency in their recent outings, with two consecutive victories following a string of defeats (LLWW), highlighting a solid balance of form and player confidence on the pitch. Their defense is performing efficiently, conceding an average of just 0.88 goals per match. Despite sitting at the top of the league table, their motivation to maintain the lead gives them extra impetus to fight for every ball.
Match Results: Rapid Wien
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 54;
- First-half victories for the home side - 17; for the away side - 2; draws - 7;
- Average first-half total: 1.31;
- Today's home team averages 0.96 goals, while the visitors average 0.35.
First-Half Statistics: Red Bull Salzburg (home) vs Rapid (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 3;
- Wins: 2 (50%) vs 2 (66.67%);
- Losses: 1 (25%) vs 0 (0%);
- Draws: 1 (25%) vs 1 (33.33%);
- Average goals scored: 1.5 vs 1;
- Average goals conceded: 0.5 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 4 vs 5;
- Losses: 3 vs 2;
- Draws: 3 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.4 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.2 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.4).
- Red Bull Salzburg have scored in the first half in 12 of their last 14 head-to-head Bundesliga meetings against this team.
- Red Bull Salzburg have netted in the first half at home in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head Bundesliga encounters against this team.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 54;
- Home wins - 34, Away wins - 9, Draws - 11.
Statistics: Red Bull Salzburg vs Rapid
- Matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- Wins: 4 vs 5;
- Win percentage: 50% vs 63%;
- Losses: 2 vs 1;
- Draws: 2 vs 2.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 5;
- Losses: 5 vs 3;
- Draws: 1 vs 2.
- Rapid cover a +1.5 spread in 16 of their last 18 matches.
- Rapid cover a +1.5 spread in 8 of their last 9 Bundesliga matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Current hosts average goals scored - 2.11, visitors - 1.19;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.3;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 35 times; at the home team's field - 18 times.
Statistics: Red Bull Salzburg vs Rapid
- Average total in the tournament: 3.5 vs 2.38;
- Average goals scored: 2.13 vs 1.5;
- Average first-half total: 0.88 vs 0.75;
- Average second-half total: 1.25 vs 0.75;
- Red Bull Salzburg: average home total in the tournament - 2.5;
- Rapid: average away total in the tournament - 1.67;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 1.25) vs 1.5 (away - 1.33).
- Red Bull Salzburg score over 1.5 goals at home in 13 of their last 15 head-to-head clashes.
Corners Prediction
Red Bull Salzburg: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.88; at home - 5.25;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.9; at home - 4.5.
Rapid: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.75, away - 4.33;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 6.2; away - 6.5.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 4.04 (2.02 for hosts and 2.02 for guests);
- Average yellow cards at the host's field - 3.8 (1.65 for hosts and 2.15 for guests).
Red Bull Salzburg: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 0.88; at home - 0.75;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.1; at home - 1.5.
Rapid: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2, away - 3;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.8; away - 2.33.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 54;
- Both teams scored all-time - 35 times;
- At the home team's field - 18 times.
Statistics: Red Bull Salzburg vs Rapid
- Total matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- Total BTTS matches this season: 5 vs 5;
- BTTS for Red Bull Salzburg at home - 1 (25%);
- BTTS for Rapid away - 3 (100%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 6 vs 7;
- BTTS for Red Bull Salzburg at home - 1 (25%);
- BTTS for Rapid away - 5 (83%).
- Red Bull Salzburg score and concede at home in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head Bundesliga encounters.
- Rapid score and concede away in 12 of their last 13 Bundesliga matches.
- Rapid score and concede away in seven consecutive matches.
- Rapid score and concede in five consecutive matches.