Vienna Derby: Rapid remains undefeated – Austria faces a challenge!

Vienna Derby: Rapid remains undefeated – Austria faces a challenge!

A hotly anticipated duel is imminent: On the last weekend in September, the traditional Vienna derby between SK Rapid and FK Austria Wien will take place. All eyes will be on the two teams when they meet on September 28, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. This game not only promises passion, but could also set the course for the Bundesliga.

SK Rapid has an impressive record in the current season: after eight rounds, the team remains undefeated and leads the Bundesliga table. Gerald Baumgartner, former coach of Austria and now active as an expert, sees this derby as paving the way for further success. In his tips he is optimistic about a 2-0 win for Rapid against Austria, who have recently been going through a run of form that they want to continue in the derby. They have won three games in a row and are committed to the three points in this match, despite the difficult task of inflicting Rapid's first defeat of the season. So there's something going on in the stadium!

Derby victory and statistics

In a final duel in the Vienna derby, Rapid Vienna beat Austria 2-0. In this game, which took place on matchday 25, Rapid showed a compact and efficient performance. Matthias Seidl scored the first goal in the 5th minute when he struck after losing the ball in Austria's defense. Despite an early attack by Austria, who hit the right wing pole and had over 60 percent possession of the ball at times, access to the opponent's defense was a serious problem for the violets. In the end, Rapid was able to prevail with another goal from Mamadou Sangaré in the 70th minute and brought Austria to their knees on their home pitch.

The previous derbies also speak for themselves: Rapid has always won in the last three home games against Austria. This could also prove to be crucial in the upcoming encounter. But Wiener Austria's drive and motivation to free themselves from their last goalless phase could make for an exciting outcome. In addition, Rapid rose to the top of the table after their last win over Austria, which only fuels their motivation in the derby.

Expert tips for round 8

The look ahead to the coming round remains exciting, not least thanks to Baumgartner, who also makes some predictions for the other games in the 8th round. Here are the tips for the five upcoming games:

So the signs are tense. Will Rapid continue its winning streak or can Austria turn things around? One thing is certain: fans can look forward to an emotional spectacle!