Rapid Wien vs WSG Tirol Prediction 18 September 2026
🔉 The seventh round of the Bundesliga gets under way with the match between Rapid and Tirol. Both sides are in the upper part of the table, but seven points separate them - Rapid are second, Tirol fifth. Both teams have been scoring freely this season, which could make for an open and lively match.
Head-to-Head
📊 Across 19 official meetings between Rapid and Tirol, the hosts have won 14 times, the visitors just once, with four draws. The goal difference stands at 44 for Rapid against 14 for Tirol. On average, 1.16 goals are scored in the first half and 1.89 in the second, giving an average match total of 3.05 goals.
Head-to-head statistics Rapid Wien - WSG Tirol

Rapid Wien Team Overview
Rapid stand out for their attacking efficiency: over their last 10 matches they have averaged 3.2 goals scored and 1.4 conceded. In their last five games they have won three and lost two, and a current run of two consecutive wins reflects their confidence over this period. In terms of their league objectives, they are pushing for the top and have maintained their focus through to the middle of the season - something that shows in their win count and the quality of their play going forward. Their averages further confirm an aggressive approach: Rapid are consistently converting their chances at the other end.
Match Results: Rapid Wien

WSG Tirol Team Overview
Tirol have been keeping pace with the leading group on the back of moderate scoring - they average 2 goals per game over their last ten matches and concede around 1.2. Their recent form is fairly steady: two wins, two draws and one defeat in their previous five games suggest they are capable of competing against stronger opposition. Their league objective is to stay among the European contenders, which demands consistency at both ends of the pitch.
Match Results: WSG Tirol
Prediction for the 1st half
Rapid tend to start matches strongly: they have won the first half in 8 of their last 9 matches, which points to a clear trend. They have also scored in the first half in 12 of their last 13 matches, and their average first-half goals tally has been consistently high. With that in mind, the bet on Rapid to Win the First Half at 1.79* looks reasonable.
Match Result Prediction
Rapid have been in excellent form this season, winning 5 of their 6 league matches and all three of their home games. Further supporting this, Rapid have won 6 of their last 7 Bundesliga matches, which aligns with the trend in the match result market. Tirol, by contrast, have not won a single away match against stronger opponents and have only two wins to their name all season, both away against weaker sides. We're backing a Rapid win at 1.37*.
Total Goals Prediction
Rapid are a high-scoring side: they average 3 goals per match this season, and at home that figure rises to 4. On top of that, Total Goals - Over 2.5 has landed in seven consecutive Rapid matches, which reinforces that trend. Tirol have also been prolific in their last 10 matches, averaging 2 goals per game. All of this makes a bet on Total Goals - Over 2.5 at odds of 1.38* a reasonable one.
Reliable Bet
Rapid have scored more than 1.5 goals in 9 of their last 10 matches, which points to a consistent trend. Over the course of the season the team have also shown a high level of scoring - averaging 3 goals per game, with that figure even higher at home. In these circumstances, the Rapid Team Total - Over 1.5 Goals at 1.30* looks reliable.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm, the most likely outcomes are 2:1 (10.17%), 3:1 (7.96%) and 2:0 (7.45%). The 2:1 scoreline is the most probable, though the other options are fairly close in probability. This spread supports the expectation of a winning margin for Rapid with goals.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.*
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Rapid responded well to their heavy defeat against Red Bull Salzburg, winning convincingly in the following round against Wolfsberg 3-0. Last round, LASK suffered their first defeat of the season, and Rapid and LASK are now level on 15 points, with the top spot up for grabs. Tirol are on a three-match unbeaten run, but against top opposition the team lack cohesion. We expect the hosts to start the match strongly and look to score before half-time. Our prediction is a Rapid win at half-time.
