Football Result

Dejan Zukic 70' Pen
Nikolaus Wurmbrand 10', 41'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
54.1%
23.9%
21.9%
That's quite a surprise.
Power Comparison in the League
0.626
0.463
Game Stats
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots
9
9
Possession
66.3%
33.7%
Fouls
13
14
Yellow Cards
3
2
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Saves
2
1
Team Formations
3-4-1-2
4-2-3-1


Location
Lavanttal-Arena, Wolfsberg, Austria
Attendance
6,649
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
2025-08-25 | Game Summary

Rapid Vienna defeated Wolfsberger 2-1 in their Austrian Bundesliga match at the Lavanttal-Arena on 2025-08-24. The AI had predicted a Wolfsberger win, making this an upset. Nikolaus Wurmbrand scored twice for Rapid Vienna (10', 41'), while Dejan Zukic scored Wolfsberger's only goal from a penalty in the 70th minute. Wolfsberger dominated possession with 66.3%, but both teams had 9 shots total. However, Rapid Vienna had more shots on target (4) than Wolfsberger (2). Wolfsberger committed 13 fouls compared to Rapid Vienna's 14, with 3 and 2 yellow cards respectively.
Wolfsberger played in a 3-4-1-2 formation, while Rapid Vienna utilized a 4-2-3-1. The game lacked a balanced feeling, as evidenced by the possession disparity. Considering recent form, Wolfsberger had been performing well with multiple wins, while Rapid Vienna had mixed results including draws in Conference League qualifying. Wolfsberger's recent games featured higher scoring affairs, and while they won their last Conference League qualifying match, they lost at home in Europa League qualifying before that. Rapid Vienna's form was inconsistent, with a recent loss in Conference League qualifying and a draw in the league.
Looking at previous head-to-head matches, Wolfsberger had previously dominated Rapid Vienna in some encounters, including a 5-1 victory in April 2025. However, Rapid Vienna won the last match they played against Wolfsberger on 2024-02-11.
Wolfsberger's next game is away against WSG Swarovski Tirol, a team they have had mixed results against historically, but Wolfsberger is rated stronger at 0.611 vs 0.377. WSG Swarovski Tirol has shown inconsistency recently, with a draw against Grazer AK and a heavy loss to Real Madrid followed by wins against LASK Linz and TSV Hartberg. Rapid Vienna will face TSV Hartberg away in their next match, which should be a tight game with Hartberg rated 0.467, and Rapid Vienna rated 0.49. Hartberg has also been inconsistent in their last few matches. Overall, Rapid Vienna's win against Wolfsberger demonstrates that the team is capable of securing important victories, which bodes well for their upcoming match.

2025-08-23 | Pre-game insights

On August 24, 2025, Wolfsberger will face Rapid Vienna at the Lavanttal-Arena in a highly anticipated Austrian Bundesliga match. AI predicts a Wolfsberger victory, assigning them a 54.1% win probability compared to Rapid Vienna's 21.9%. The model factors in Wolfsberger's recent form, including a strong showing in UEFA Conference League Qualifying, and their home advantage. Wolfsberger's star midfielder, Thorsten Rocher, known for his playmaking abilities, will be key. Rapid Vienna, despite their talented forward, Guido Burgstaller, faces an uphill battle according to the AI. Their recent results have been inconsistent. The algorithm also considers the historical head-to-head record, with Wolfsberger having the upper hand lately. A draw is considered less likely, with a 23.9% probability. Football fans eagerly await to see if the AI's prediction holds true in this Austrian Bundesliga clash. The match promises excitement as Wolfsberger seeks to solidify their position.