Rapid Vienna vs Red Bull Salzburg preview and prediction
The match
Red Bull Salzburg travel to Allianz Stadion in the Bundesliga on Sunday 8 March (17:00 WAT) to face Rapid Vienna. Rapid Vienna are 1st with 33 points from 12 games (top of the table), while Red Bull Salzburg sit 2nd on 30 points (in the top four). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Rapid Vienna's last 3: DWL Most recently they drew with SCR Altach 1–1 away. They average 1.0 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Red Bull Salzburg's last 4: LDWD Most recently they lost to SCR Altach 0–1 at home. They average 1.5 scored and 0.8 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.2 for Rapid Vienna and 1.6 for Red Bull Salzburg. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 54%, both teams to score at 61%. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 76% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Rapid Vienna 1–1 Red Bull Salzburg. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Rapid Vienna32%fair 3.13 · @3.10
Draw21%fair 4.77 · @3.40
Red Bull Salzburg47%fair 2.12 · @2.20
2.81Expected goals
1.24Rapid Vienna xG
1.58Red Bull Salzburg xG
61%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–19%
1–29%
0–27%
1–07%
2–17%
From our goals model: Rapid Vienna 1.2 – 1.6 Red Bull Salzburg expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Red Bull Salzburg to win✗
47%
2.12
2.20
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
61%
1.63
1.57
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
76%
1.31
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
54%
1.86
1.75
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
68%
1.48
1.42
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
41%
2.44
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Red Bull Salzburg / FT Red Bull Salzburg✗
27%
3.70
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
9%
10.58
–
Form
Rapid Vienna – last 3
DWL
1 Mar
@ SCR Altach
1–1
D
21 Feb
vs Wolfsberger AC
2–0
W
15 Feb
@ Austria Vienna
0–2
L
1.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Red Bull Salzburg – last 4
LDWD
4 Mar
vs SCR Altach
0–1
L
1 Mar
vs TSV Hartberg
0–0
D
22 Feb
@ Lask Linz
5–1
W
15 Feb
@ Grazer AK
1–1
D
1.5Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
25%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Rapid Vienna and Red Bull Salzburg.
What is the prediction for Rapid Vienna vs Red Bull Salzburg?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Rapid Vienna vs Red Bull Salzburg?
On our numbers Rapid Vienna have a 32% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Red Bull Salzburg 47%.
How many goals will there be in Rapid Vienna vs Red Bull Salzburg?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Rapid Vienna vs Red Bull Salzburg?
Our predicted score is Rapid Vienna 1–1 Red Bull Salzburg, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Rapid Vienna vs Red Bull Salzburg?
Rapid Vienna vs Red Bull Salzburg (Bundesliga) kicks off on Sunday 8 March 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Allianz Stadion.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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