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Red Bull Salzburg vs Rapid Vienna Prediction, Tips & Odds

Red Bull Salzburg vs Rapid Vienna

BundesligaRegular Season - 4
Red Bull Salzburg
#3 · Bundesliga
WWWDD
VS
Red Bull Arena, Salzburg
Referee: J. Semler
Rapid Vienna
#1 · Bundesliga
DDWWW
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.47
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.43 (implied 69.7%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 72.2% probability (an expert ratio of 1.38). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (72.2% vs 69.7%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Rapid Vienna to win, projecting a scoreline of 1-0 against Red Bull Salzburg. Rapid Vienna currently holds second place in the Bundesliga standings, having won both of their opening matches this season. With a total of three goals scored and just one conceded, their goal difference of +2 reflects a solid start, showcasing both offensive and defensive strengths. In contrast, Red Bull Salzburg sits in fifth place with four points from two games, having registered one win and one draw. They have scored two goals and conceded one, resulting in a goal difference of +1. While their recent form shows an impressive run of four wins and one draw in their last five matches, their start to the season has been less dominant compared to Rapid Vienna. The model indicates a win probability of approximately 55% for Rapid Vienna, with a projected score of 1-0. One caveat to consider is that if Red Bull Salzburg can leverage their home advantage and improve their offensive output, they could disrupt Rapid Vienna's winning streak. The full method behind this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, utilizing an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Red Bull Salzburg Win52%1.81
Draw21%3.97
Rapid Vienna Win28%3.75
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.4363.3%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.4462.5%

Combined goal output is high (3.9 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Red Bull Salzburg 1-1 Rapid Vienna
7.8612.8%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 12.8% probability.

Asian Handicap
Red Bull Salzburg -0.5
1.7746%

Red Bull Salzburg have been the stronger side, winning 50% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
7.86
12.8%
2-1
8.12
12.4%
1-0
10.50
9.7%
2-2
10.58
9.6%
2-0
10.94
9.3%
1-2
11.72
8.7%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 12.8% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Red Bull Salzburg
-0.0
1.38
Rapid Vienna
+0.0
2.92
Red Bull Salzburg
-0.5
1.77
Rapid Vienna
+0.5
3.38
Red Bull Salzburg
-1.5
2.88
Rapid Vienna
+1.5
7.00

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Red Bull Salzburg are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Red Bull Salzburg vs Rapid Vienna
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.803.953.801.482.601.442.50
Marathonbet
1.784.103.761.402.571.432.58
Betfair
1.804.103.701.442.701.472.63
Pinnacle
1.834.153.961.462.78
William Hill
1.833.803.601.442.50
Bet365
1.833.803.801.482.601.442.62
1xBet
1.804.103.741.402.571.432.63
Unibet
1.844.003.551.422.601.402.60
Betano
1.853.753.801.472.571.442.62
Superbet
1.833.903.751.452.571.452.57
BetVictor
1.754.003.801.402.701.402.70

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
93.8%
Over 1.5 Goals
83.2%
Over 2.5 Goals
62.5%
Over 3.5 Goals
44.3%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XRed Bull Salzburg or Draw
72%1.25
12Red Bull Salzburg or Rapid Vienna
79%1.22
X2Draw or Rapid Vienna
49%1.93

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Rapid Vienna leads 5-3)
3 Red Bull Salzburg2 Draw5 Rapid Vienna
26 Apr
Rapid Vienna
1-0
Red Bull Salzburg
Bundesliga
15 Mar
Red Bull Salzburg
0-1
Rapid Vienna
Bundesliga
08 Mar
Rapid Vienna
1-0
Red Bull Salzburg
Bundesliga
Oct 25
Red Bull Salzburg
2-1
Rapid Vienna
Bundesliga
May 25
Red Bull Salzburg
4-2
Rapid Vienna
Bundesliga
Mar 25
Rapid Vienna
0-2
Red Bull Salzburg
Bundesliga
Dec 24
Red Bull Salzburg
2-2
Rapid Vienna
Bundesliga
Sept 24
Rapid Vienna
3-2
Red Bull Salzburg
Bundesliga
May 24
Rapid Vienna
2-0
Red Bull Salzburg
Bundesliga
Apr 24
Red Bull Salzburg
1-1
Rapid Vienna
Bundesliga

In the last 10 matches between Red Bull Salzburg and Rapid Vienna, Rapid Vienna leads with 5 wins, while Red Bull Salzburg has 3 victories and there have been 2 draws. The scorelines indicate a competitive rivalry, with several tight encounters, as evidenced by four matches ending with a one-goal margin. However, Rapid Vienna has shown a stronger tendency to secure victories, including three consecutive wins in their most recent meetings. The last time Red Bull Salzburg triumphed over Rapid Vienna was in 2025, highlighting a significant gap in their recent head-to-head success.

Bundesliga Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Rapid Vienna
44001421212
WWWW
2
Lask Linz
44001211112
WWWW
3
Red Bull Salzburg
431092710
WWDW
4
Sturm Graz
52216518
LDWWD
5
TSV Hartberg
520358-36
WWLLL
6
Wolfsberger AC
41215325
DLDW
10
Grazer AK
5113213-114
DLLWL
11
SCR Altach
510448-43
LLLWL
12
Austria Vienna
410339-63
LWLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Red Bull SalzburgHome
2W0D0L
2 playedGF 5 · GA 13.00 pts/game
Rapid ViennaAway
1W0D0L
1 playedGF 2 · GA 13.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Red Bull SalzburgRapid Vienna
1.91Goals p.g.1.97
1.06Goals conceded p.g.1.22
32%Clean sheets28%
50%Win rate53%
2.97Avg goals in match3.19
1.87xG per game1.83
-0.13xGA per game-0.11
53%Possession %61%
5.4Shots on target / game6.4
3.8Corners per game4.9
Red Bull Salzburg
Recent Form

Red Bull Salzburg have won 8 of their last 17 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 7. Their recent home fixtures include beat Mjallby AIF 3-0 and beat Pafos 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 17W 6D 11L from the last 34 games (50% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Red Bull SalzburgAll competitions
27 Aug
Red Bull Salzburg
3-0
Mjallby AIF
UEFA Europa League
20 Aug
Mjallby AIF
0-1
Red Bull Salzburg
UEFA Europa League
16 Aug
WSG Wattens
0-3
Red Bull Salzburg
Bundesliga
13 Aug
Pafos
3-3
Red Bull Salzburg
UEFA Europa League
09 Aug
Wolfsberger AC
1-1
Red Bull Salzburg
Bundesliga
06 Aug
Red Bull Salzburg
1-0
Pafos
UEFA Europa League
17
Win
50%
6
Draw
18%
11
Lost
32%
Rapid Vienna
Recent Form

Rapid Vienna have won 6 of their last 15 matches on the road, drawing 4 and losing 5. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Heart Of Midlothian 2-2 and beat Ried 1-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 19W 8D 9L from the last 36 games (53% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Rapid ViennaAll competitions
26 Aug
Rapid Vienna
1-1
Heart Of Midlothian
UEFA Europa Conference League
20 Aug
Heart Of Midlothian
2-2
Rapid Vienna
UEFA Europa Conference League
16 Aug
Rapid Vienna
8-0
Grazer AK
Bundesliga
12 Aug
Rapid Vienna
2-0
Paide
UEFA Europa Conference League
09 Aug
Ried
1-2
Rapid Vienna
Bundesliga
06 Aug
Paide
1-4
Rapid Vienna
UEFA Europa Conference League
19
Win
53%
8
Draw
22%
9
Lost
25%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Red Bull Salzburg

No reported absences

Rapid Vienna

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.44 (62.5%)
Both Teams Score1.43 (63.3%)
Value Bets
Red Bull Salzburg Win1.81 (51.5%)
Rapid Vienna Win3.75 (27.8%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.63 (37.5%)
BTTS No2.60 (36.7%)
Speculative
Draw3.97 (20.8%)

Yellow Card Prediction

J. Semler has averaged 3.0 yellow cards per match across 1 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Red Bull Salzburg have averaged 3.8 corners per match at home; Rapid Vienna 4.9 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.3 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Red Bull Salzburg have generated 1.87 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 50% of them. They put 5.4 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Red Bull Salzburg player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.