Rapid Wien vs Borac Prediction 13 March 2025
🔊 Is there still intrigue in this matchup? In the second leg of the Round of 16 of the Conference League, Rapid and Borac Banja Luka will battle for a spot in the next stage. The Bosnians fought valiantly in the first encounter and managed not to concede to the more experienced team. However, solidifying their success on foreign soil will be extremely challenging, as the Viennese team is favored in this pairing. We've already assessed the hosts' chances of confirming their status and the likelihood of an upset from the Bosnians in our prediction.
Head-to-Head
A week earlier, the teams played their first match in the history of their head-to-head, and it ended in a draw (1:1).
Head-to-head statistics Rapid Wien - Borac
Rapid Wien Team Overview
Rapid has clearly lost its grip and no longer seems like a formidable opponent for its rivals in the Conference League. During the group stage, the Austrians were indeed dangerous, as they defended very reliably, allowing very little near their goal. But now the situation has drastically changed, and for the worse.
Starting from February 8, Rapid has played six matches and conceded in five of them. The team's dreadful slump in performance has led to them falling to sixth place in the Austrian Bundesliga and even risks being in the relegation group. While such an outcome seems hard to imagine for now, considering four defeats in the last five rounds, this development cannot be ruled out.
Match Results: Rapid Wien
Borac Banja Luka Team Overview
Borac Banja Luka continues to play surprisingly confidently and reliably in the Conference League. Initially, the Bosnians did not concede a single goal in the matchup against Olimpija (1:0, 0:0), and now they have played a solid home match against Rapid (1:1).
In official matches, this team has not lost since December 2024, with Borac's unbeaten streak lasting ten games. The team is accustomed to performing as underdogs, so even in Vienna, they might find a strategy that allows them to compete for a place in the Conference League quarter-finals.
Match Results: Borac Banja Luka
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Rapid will be almost forced to go all-in because Borac plays well defensively and won't want to take the lead. The Austrians definitely won't want to take the game to extra time and a penalty shootout, considering their lack of confidence due to recent results. Therefore, the match could be quite open, which is why we suggest considering the option of betting on Both Teams to Score: Yes.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Matches involving Rapid average 10.2 corner kicks, which is quite a significant figure. In the most likely scenario of the upcoming match, the Austrians will play on the front foot and create many chances at the opponent's goal, including through corners. Therefore, our editorial team advises placing a bet on Total Corners Over 8.5.
Editorial Prediction
Rapid could indeed stumble at such an early stage of the tournament, even though the Austrians were initially considered contenders for high positions. Their terrible defensive play is evidenced by the ten goals conceded in the last six matches, and almost any team finds gaps in the "green-whites'" defense. So we believe that the regular time of this match will end with a score of 1-1.
However, the match could turn out to be more high-scoring if Rapid manages to show a good game and corrects the many mistakes made in previous matches. But it will be difficult for the hosts to avoid conceding a goal, as Borac might only need a couple of chances to find their goal. Our editorial team suggests betting on Both Teams to Score: Yes.
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