Red Bull Salzburg vs Rapid Wien Prediction: Salzburg to return to winning ways

Red Bull Salzburg will play at the Red Bull Arena Salzburg for the second time this week, taking on Rapid Wien in week 16 matches. The last meeting between these sides ended in the visiting team’s favour. How will Salzburg respond at home this time?

Red Bull Salzburg

Red Bull Salzburg's last league encounter was against Hartberg during the week, and this team pulled off a win. In a game that ended 4-0, Red Bull Salzburg had 51 per cent of the possession and attempted 21 shots. However, their goals came from Nicolas Capaldo, Oscar Gloukh, and Adam Daghim. In the meantime, Red Bull Salzburg went four games without a win in prior games to that win. In that run, Red Bull Salzburg lost to BW Linz, LASK Linz, and Bayer Leverkusen, while they drew Hartberg. With their last win, Red Bull Salzburg have moved to 5th in the standings with 22 points from 14 games. 

Rapid Wien

Rapid Wien’s troubles continued the previous weekend against BW Linz, losing 0-1 in a home game. In that game, Rapid Wien had 69 per cent of the possession and attempted 14 shots while failing to convert any of the five that were on target. However, despite holding their opponent goalless at halftime, the 60th-minute second-half strike by Ronivaldo denied this team maximum points. Heading into this game, Rapid Wien have a winless run of four games, losing to Floridsdorfer AC while drawing Tirol and Shamrock Rovers. With 27 points from 15 games, Rapid Wien sit third in the league standings, scoring 18 goals and conceding 13.  

Expert Betting Tips

The two teams are struggling so much at the moment, and this is a game for grabs for them. However, Rapid Wien on the road do not come close to Red Bull Salzburg, as I believe the home team has a better chance here. While the two teams have a lot to give offensively, their defences have been very poor. I expect a competitive game, as the two teams have what it takes to score. Yet, the best outcome here is a win for Red Bull Salzburg in what will be a hard-fought victory.