Rapid Vienna and Djurgården promises to be a compelling encounter in the realm of European football. Both teams are known for their rich histories and passionate fan bases, which adds an extra layer of anticipation to this fixture. Rapid Vienna, hailing from Austria, brings a well-established pedigree within European competitions, while Djurgården represents Sweden with a strong domestic presence. The tactical approaches of both teams will likely play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the match.
Rapid Vienna won 2-0 when hosting Austria Vienna in the Wiener Derby in their previous match. Robert Klauss' team had six shots on target and recorded 41% possession in the Austrian Bundesliga encounter, with Matthias Seidl and Mamadou Sangare finding the net at Allianz Stadion.
Djurgarden lost 2-0 in a Stockholm derby clash against Hammarby in their last game. The Iron Stoves were restricted to 36% possession and had three shots on target in the Swedish Allsvenskan defeat at 3Arena.
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Rapid Vienna plays host to Djurgarden in their Conference League quarter-final return leg on Thursday. Going into this match, Rapid lead the tie 1-0 and hope to complete the job at home. The winner on aggregate will face Chelsea or Legia Warsaw in the semis, and we have a prediction below.
Rapid Vienna are going for a third straight win in this encounter. They had the perfect warmup for it, with a 2-0 win against Austria Vienna in the Vienna Derby on Sunday.
This represents a remarkable improvement after having lost their earlier two matches. Rapid arrive for this match unbeaten in four in the competition, winning three. At home, they are also unbeaten in four.
Rapid Vienna possible starting lineup: Hedl; Bolla, Ahoussou, Raux-Yao; Schaub, Amane, Grgic, Oswald; Kara, Beljo, Jansson
Djurgardens IF possible starting lineup: Manojlovic; Stahl, Larsson, Danielson, Kosugi; Ekdal, Siltanen, Gulliksen; Haarala, Nguen, Sawo
Despite league struggles, Rapid Vienna's strong home form this season makes them likely to win on Thursday.However, Fiorentina, their Conference League opponents, are no slouches themselves. While Rapid's Allianz Stadion has been a fortress, La Viola possess the quality to breach any defence. Their Serie A form may be inconsistent, but European nights often bring out a different beast. This tie is finely balanced, and though Rapid's home advantage is a definite edge, it's far from a guaranteed victory. Expect a tense and tactical affair.
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