Rapid Wien vs Hearts prediction 26.08.2026 | UEFA Conference League
Rapid Wien
Kick off:
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Hearts
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1.61
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4.48
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5.01
Contents
- Competition: UEFA Conference League, Playoff Round
- Date: 26th August, 2026
- Kickoff: 17:45 UK / 18:45 CEST
- Venue: Allianz Stadion
Rapid Wien host Hearts on Wednesday with a place in the UEFA Conference League 2026/27 league phase at stake. The tie is finely poised after a 2-2 draw at Tynecastle in the first leg, meaning neither side has an aggregate advantage.
Rapid Wien vs Hearts Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Hearts
2 : 2
Rapid Wien
Europa Conference League
The first leg was the first competitive meeting between the clubs, so there is little historical head-to-head data to consider. Rapid took the lead in Edinburgh, with Serge-Philippe Raux-Yao heading home in the 30th minute, before Hearts responded with two goals shortly after half-time. However, Rapid managed to equalise through Nikolaus Wurmbrand in the 79th minute.
Rapid Wien team overview
Rapid enter the second leg in excellent form. Before the 2-2 draw in Edinburgh, Johannes Hoff Thorup's side had won seven consecutive competitive matches, including an extraordinary 8-0 Bundesliga victory over Grazer AK. Their Conference League qualifying campaign has also been impressive, with victories over Santa Coloma and Paide producing a 15-4 aggregate score across four matches.
The Austrian club has scored freely throughout the campaign, while their possession-based approach was again evident in the first leg. Rapid's squad does, however, have some injury concerns. Dominic Vincze, Martin Ndzie, Daniel Nunoo, Claudy Mbuyi and Andrija Radulovic were listed as unavailable ahead of the first leg. Centre-back Jakob Schöller is another concern after suffering a thigh injury against Grazer AK, with the club confirming that he would require a period away from intensive team training.
Nikolaus Wurmbrand could again prove important after scoring from the bench in Edinburgh, while Ercan Kara, Matthias Seidl and Yusuf Demir provide significant attacking quality.
Last matches of Rapid Wien
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Hearts
2 : 2
Rapid Wien
Europa Conference League
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Rapid Wien
8 : 0
Grazer AK
Admiral Bundesliga
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Rapid Wien
2 : 0
Paide Linnameeskond
Europa Conference League
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Ried
1 : 2
Rapid Wien
Admiral Bundesliga
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Paide Linnameeskond
1 : 4
Rapid Wien
Europa Conference League
Rapid Wien lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Niklas Hedl
Defenders
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77
Bendegúz Bolla
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55
Nenad Cvetković
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6
Serge-Philippe Raux-Yao
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38
Jannes Horn
Midfielders
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18
Matthias Seidl
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29
Romeo Amane
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8
Tonni Adamsen
Forwards
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22
Yusuf Demir
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10
Petter Nosakhare Dahl
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9
Ercan Kara
Hearts team overview
Hearts arrive in Vienna after a difficult but encouraging European campaign. They were eliminated from Europa League qualifying by Benfica after a 7-2 aggregate defeat but subsequently showed considerable character against Rapid, recovering from 1-0 down to lead 2-1 before conceding late.
Their domestic form has also improved, with victories over Dundee United and Inverness following the heavy defeat in Lisbon. The postponement of their league trip to Falkirk means Hearts have had no domestic fixture between the two Rapid matches, giving Wouter Vrancken's players additional preparation time.
Hearts continue to have defensive injury problems, with Malachi Fagan-Walcott, Stephen Kingsley, Craig Halkett and Eduardo Ageu listed among their absentees ahead of the first leg. James Wilson will be one to watch after his spectacular goal in Edinburgh, while Cláudio Braga remains another major attacking threat.
Last matches of Hearts
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Hearts
2 : 2
Rapid Wien
Europa Conference League
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Hearts
6 : 2
Inverness CT
League Cup
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Hearts
1 : 1
Benfica
Europa League
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Hearts
4 : 0
Dundee United
Premiership
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Benfica
6 : 1
Hearts
Europa League
Hearts lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Beau Reus
Defenders
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23
Jordi Altena
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6
Oisin McEntee
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17
Stuart Findlay
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5
Jamie McCart
Midfielders
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16
Blair Spittal
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12
Tom Renaud
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10
Cláudio Braga
Forwards
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15
Josh McPake
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7
Calvin Miller
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11
Pierre Landry Kaboré
Prediction
Rapid's home advantage and outstanding scoring record make them favourites. Hearts have already demonstrated that they can trouble the Austrians, but Rapid's excellent form in the early stages of the new season and attacking quality should ultimately prove decisive.
Prediction: Rapid Wien to Win.
Three reasons we expect Rapid Wien to Win
- Strong home advantage and momentum. Rapid have been excellent in Vienna, including an 8-0 Bundesliga win over Grazer AK immediately before the first leg.
- Superior control and chance creation. Despite the 2-2 draw in Edinburgh, Rapid controlled 60.7% possession and created the greater chances.
- Rapid's recent scoring form is difficult to ignore. They have scored 16 goals across their last four competitive matches, including a 2-2 draw in Edinburgh in the first leg, a 4-1 away win vs Paide, 2-0 at home to Paide and the 8-0 demolition of Grazer AK.
Main prediction Rapid Wien - Hearts
Rapid Wien to win
Best Odds:
22bet
1.61
