SKN ST. Polten vs Rapid Wien II preview and prediction
The match
The 2. Liga sees SKN ST. Polten take on Rapid Wien II on Friday 16 October, kicking off at 17:30 (WAT) at NV Arena. SKN ST. Polten are 11th with 15 points from 12 games (in the bottom half), while Rapid Wien II sit 15th on 8 points (in the bottom three).
Form guide
SKN ST. Polten's last 5: LWWLW Most recently they lost to First Vienna 1–3 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Rapid Wien II's last 5: LLLLL Most recently they lost to Wacker Innsbruck 1–2 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 2.7 conceded.
SKN ST. Polten arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 6 March 2026, finished SKN ST. Polten 4–0 Rapid Wien II.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 2.0 for SKN ST. Polten and 0.7 for Rapid Wien II. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 56%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: SKN ST. Polten 68%, draw 21%, Rapid Wien II 11%.
Safer route: SKN ST. Polten or draw (89%) at 1.15.
Both teams to score: yes (56%) at 1.44.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was SKN ST. Polten to win – a 68% chance at odds of 1.50, above our fair price of 1.47, so there is value in it. Predicted score: SKN ST. Polten 2–0 Rapid Wien II. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
SKN ST. Polten68%fair 1.47 · @1.50
Draw21%fair 4.87 · @4.20
Rapid Wien II11%fair 8.73 · @4.80
2.69Expected goals
2.00SKN ST. Polten xG
0.69Rapid Wien II xG
56%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–014%
1–014%
2–19%
1–19%
3–09%
0–07%
From our goals model: SKN ST. Polten 2.0 – 0.7 Rapid Wien II expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for SKN ST. Polten vs Rapid Wien II?
Our pick is SKN ST. Polten to win with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win SKN ST. Polten vs Rapid Wien II?
On our numbers SKN ST. Polten have a 68% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Rapid Wien II 11%.
How many goals will there be in SKN ST. Polten vs Rapid Wien II?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for SKN ST. Polten vs Rapid Wien II?
Our predicted score is SKN ST. Polten 2–0 Rapid Wien II, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is SKN ST. Polten vs Rapid Wien II?
SKN ST. Polten vs Rapid Wien II (2. Liga) kicks off on Friday 16 October 2026 at 17:30 (West Africa Time) at NV 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.
