Red Bull Salzburg vs Rapid Vienna prediction & analysis
66%
Footrivo pick
Red Bull Salzburg to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.52 · bookmaker 1.80 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.80Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultRed Bull Salzburg to win ✓66% · @1.80
Double chanceEither team to win ✓85% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓64% · @1.44
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓83% · @1.15
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.22
Red Bull Salzburg vs Rapid Vienna preview and prediction
The match
The Bundesliga sees Red Bull Salzburg take on Rapid Vienna on Wednesday 2 September, kicking off at 19:30 (WAT) at Red Bull Arena. Red Bull Salzburg are 2nd with 30 points from 12 games (in the top four), while Rapid Vienna sit 1st on 33 points (top of the table). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Red Bull Salzburg's last 5: WWWWD Most recently they beat Austria Vienna 4–1 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.5 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Rapid Vienna's last 5: WDDWW Most recently they beat Sturm Graz 3–1 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 3.0 per game.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 26 April 2026, finished Rapid Vienna 1–0 Red Bull Salzburg. Across their last 3 meetings Red Bull Salzburg have won 0, Rapid Vienna 3, with 0 draws and 1.0 goals per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 2.2 for Red Bull Salzburg and 1.1 for Rapid Vienna. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score in 64% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Red Bull Salzburg to win – a 66% chance at odds of 1.80, above our fair price of 1.52, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Red Bull Salzburg 2–1 Rapid Vienna. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Red Bull Salzburg66%fair 1.52 · @1.80
Draw15%fair 6.59 · @3.95
Rapid Vienna19%fair 5.19 · @3.80
3.33Expected goals
2.25Red Bull Salzburg xG
1.09Rapid Vienna xG
64%Both score
64%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–110%
2–09%
1–19%
1–08%
3–17%
3–07%
From our goals model: Red Bull Salzburg 2.2 – 1.1 Rapid Vienna expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Red Bull Salzburg vs Rapid Vienna?
Our pick is Red Bull Salzburg to win with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.80.
Who will win Red Bull Salzburg vs Rapid Vienna?
On our numbers Red Bull Salzburg have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 15% and Rapid Vienna 19%.
How many goals will there be in Red Bull Salzburg vs Rapid Vienna?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Red Bull Salzburg vs Rapid Vienna?
Our predicted score is Red Bull Salzburg 2–1 Rapid Vienna, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Red Bull Salzburg vs Rapid Vienna?
Red Bull Salzburg vs Rapid Vienna (Bundesliga) kicks off on Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 19:30 (West Africa Time) at Red Bull Arena.
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.
