Rapid Wien vs Wattens: match statistics

Rapid Wien are second in the table and have won 5 of their 6 matches so far, while Wattens have a record of 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. The hosts have a perfect home record, averaging 4 goals scored per match and conceding just 0.33, with a very high xG of 2.31. Wattens have also picked up points consistently away from home, averaging 2 goals scored and recording clean sheets in 67% of matches, but they create significantly fewer high-quality chances: xG 1.24 compared with Rapid’s 2.31. Rapid’s superiority is also evident in their control of the game, as they average 61% possession, 20.67 shots and 9 shots on target per match, compared with 48%, 11.33 shots and 3.67 shots on target for the visitors. Wattens have won 3 of their last 5 matches and conceded only 5 goals during that period, but the hosts’ attacking potential and perfect home record point towards a Rapid Wien victory.

The signal for both teams to score is supported by Rapid’s very strong current scoring form: they have averaged 2.8 goals over their last 5 matches, while Wattens have averaged 2.2. Rapid conceded 2.0 goals per match during this period and have kept a clean sheet in none of their matches this season, which clearly increases the visitors’ chances of scoring. The hosts have recorded BTTS in 80% of their last five appearances, with an average xG of 2.03 compared with their opponents’ xG of 1.33. Wattens are more solid defensively, however, conceding just 1.0 goal on average in their last 5 matches and keeping a clean sheet in 67% of their games this season, so the BTTS scenario holds only a moderate advantage. Despite this defensive caution, the high attacking output of both teams and Rapid’s defensive weaknesses marginally support a Goal/Goal result. BTTS - No would mean that at least one team fails to score; it does not automatically imply a 0:0 draw or that neither team will score.

Both teams are in clearly goal-rich form: Rapid have averaged 2.8 goals over their last five matches, while Wattens have averaged 2.2. In the same sample, all 5 of Rapid’s matches finished Over 2.5 goals, while Wattens exceeded that line in 4 of 5 games. Their attacking potential is also reflected in the xG figures: Rapid generate an average of 2.03 xG and Wattens 1.72, while their defences allow 1.33 and 1.24 xG, respectively. The home side have conceded in every league match, while the visitors have scored at least once in 100% of their games, reducing the risk of a very tight outcome. The strongest signal is Over 1.5 goals, as it combines the high current output of both attacks with the fact that this line has been covered in 100% of Rapid’s matches and 67% of Wattens’ games.

Rapid Wien held a lead at the break in 4 of their last 5 matches, while Wattens were ahead after 45 minutes in only 2 of their 5 games during this period and also went into half-time trailing twice. The hosts have recently averaged 1.4 goals in the first half, significantly more than the visitors’ 0.6, which strengthens the scenario of Rapid taking control from the outset. Across their last five matches, Rapid averaged 2.8 goals per game, while Wattens’ defence conceded an average of 1.0 goal. However, the visitors’ strong season record must also be taken into account: they have won 67% of their matches and kept a clean sheet in 67% of their appearances, making the 2/2 outcome a significant alternative. Nevertheless, Rapid’s superior current scoring efficiency and considerably stronger starts primarily point towards the hosts leading at half-time and holding on to win by full-time.