Arsenal vs Rapid Vienna Betting Predictions and Odds – Europa League 2020
Little offensive efforts due to the initial situation?
Match: Arsenal vs Rapid Vienna
Competition: Europa League
Date: 03.12.2020
Betting Tips Under 3.5
Odds: 1.78
Stake: 6/10 units
The elimination of the Europa League has been a bitter reality for the first teams since last Thursday, and four teams have already bought tickets for the intermediate round in spring 2021. One team from this quartet is one of the big favourites of this year’s EL season: Arsenal London. The Gunners still have a sparkling white vest and confidently lead the table. In the last group home game this week there will be a duel between Arsenal and Rapid Vienna.
The Austrian record champions have reported back after the horror start in the form of two defeats and thanks to the two mandatory victories against Dundalk can dream of progressing again. Everything boils down to a final against Molde FK next Thursday in Hütteldorf. Basically, the game in London will be a striking result.
Should the Norwegians win against underdog Dundalk, Rapid will have to win anyway, regardless of the Arsenal game next week.
This creates an exciting starting situation for the duel at the Emirates Stadium. The home side will spin vigorously and also at Rapid Vienna it can be assumed that the players will not throw everything into the balance. Nevertheless, according to current odds, the best bookmakers see Arsenal against Rapid Vienna as clear favourites.
Arsenal – Statistics & current form
The Gunners were represented 19 times in a row in the premier class, meanwhile, the UEFA Europa League has become the home of the English top club. For the fourth time in a row, the team is in the group stage of the Europa League and is doing justice to the role of favourites for the fourth time and survives the group stage. With a point win on Thursday evening in the home game against Rapid Vienna, the Arteta-Elf would also fix the group victory.
Strong home record in the Europa League
Doubts that the Gunners might miss this one point are not really warranted. Even if the Londoners will certainly rotate vigorously due to the enormous load and the comfortable starting situation, the team has enormous qualities. Players like Maitland-Niles, Nketiah, Willock or Nelson have enormous talent and can use such games to impose themselves.
In addition, the home strength at the Emirates Stadium is a big plus for Arsenal. In the Europa League, the Gunners have won 14 of the previous 20 games (three draws, three defeats). In the group stage, the statistics are even more impressive, with Arsenal winning eight of their eleven home games. The bookmaker Interwetten, which we tested, is currently offering odds of 1.45 between Arsenal and Rapid Vienna for the prediction of the favourite win.
Concentration on the league
The game on Thursday evening against the Austrian record champions is just a chore for Arsenal and the focus is already on the coming weekend. And for good reason, after all, the prestigious derby against arch-rivals Tottenham is on the program on Sunday.
A win in this duel is of great relevance anyway, but because of the recent league performances, success is all the more important. Arsenal has only won one of the last six Premier League games and is therefore only in a completely disappointing 14th place. Once again, the hoped-for return to the Champions League seems to be wishful thinking for the club.
The probable lineup of Arsenal:
Runarsson – Maitland-Niles, Holding, Mustafi, Soares – Nelson, Willock, Xhaka, Smith Rowe – Balogun, Nketiah
Last matches from Arsenal:
Premier League
11/29 2020 Arsenal London 1 – 2 Wolverhampton
Europa League Grp. B
11/26 2020 Molde 0 – 3 Arsenal London
Premier League
11/22 2020 Leeds 0 – 0 Arsenal London
11/08 2020 Arsenal London 0 – 3 Aston Villa
Europa League Grp. B
11/05 2020 Arsenal London 4 – 1 Molde
Rapid Vienna – Statistics & current form
Rapid Vienna is in the group stage of the UEFA Europa League for the eighth time but has only made it to the knockout phase twice in seven attempts to date. Progress this year was a long way off after the Kühbauer team not only lost to Arsenal but also their first game against Molde.
A negative record looms at the Emirates Stadium
The 1-0 defeat in Norway at the end of October ensured that the Green-Whites have already suffered 26 defeats (group stage to final) in the Europa League history. This set the negative record of Rosenborg Trondheim, on Thursday Rapid could now be the sole “record holder” in these statistics.
This fate threatens the Austrians in another category. Should a point still be achieved, odds of around 3.00 between Arsenal and Rapid Vienna for the double chance of X2 attract?
So far Rapid Vienna has conceded 95 goals in eight participations, this is the second-highest value, only the Spanish representative Villarreal (97) has conceded a higher number. However, it has to be mentioned that the yellow submarine from Spain played significantly more games than Rapid.
Three league games without a win
The situation in the domestic league is much more positive for the green-whites than at Arsenal, but Rapid has recently suffered bitter setbacks. There was no victory in the last three league games, and Rapid Vienna only achieved a 1-1 draw in the prestigious derby against Austria Wien. Above all, the exploitation of chances left a lot to be desired, because the Kühbauer team was able to convince playfully.
Top striker Taxiarchis Fountas is still clearly handicapped after breaking his arm (playing with a splint). With him, Kühbauer will probably not take any chances and focus on the Molde game next Thursday. In addition, captain Dejan Ljubicic is still injured.
Probable lineup of Rapid Vienna:
Gartler – Ullmann, Barac, Hofmann, Stojkovic – Knasmüllner, Grahovac – Arase, Demir, Schick – Kara
Last matches from Rapid Vienna:
Bundesliga
11/29 2020 Rapid Vienna 1 – 1 Austria Vienna
Europa League Grp. B
11/26 2020 Dundalk 1 – 3 Rapid Vienna
Bundesliga
11/22 2020 Ried 4 – 3 Rapid Vienna
11/08 2020 Rapid Vienna 1 – 1 Salzburg
Europa League Grp. B
11/05 2020 Rapid Vienna 4 – 3 Dundalk
Arsenal – Rapid Vienna – Direct comparison / H2H balance
Shortly after half-time, the big sensation was suddenly within reach, thanks to a goal from “Taxi” Fountas, Rapid Vienna was able to take the lead against the huge favourites. Shortly before the start of the famous “Rapid quarter-hour”, the Arteta team turned the game with a double blow and still lived up to their role as favourites.
Arsenal vs Rapid Vienna betting odds in comparison
Betting Prediction: Arsenal
Odds:
Betting Prediction: Draw
Odds: 4.75
Betting Prediction: Rapid Vienna
Odds: 6.50
Arsenal – Rapid Vienna Betting Predictions and Odds by PicksSoccer Experts
The home side is certainly right to be regarded as favourites, but a tip on the home side between Arsenal and Rapid Vienna seems to be associated with great risk. The derby is just around the corner and Arteta will probably take it easy. But a rapid bet also seems risky, because the Kühbauer team don’t really need this game due to the current table situation.
Key facts – Arsenal vs Rapid Vienna tips
- Blossom white vest – the Gunners are already in the knockout phase
- Thanks to a late double strike, Arsenal prevailed 2-1 in the first leg
- Rapid Vienna gets a final against Molde on the last day of the match for promotion
The Austrian record champions also lost eight of the last eleven Europa League away games, and could not score a goal in five games. Even if Arsenal appear with a B-Elf, Rapid Vienna will by no means deliver offensive fireworks. With the home side, coordination problems are to be expected in an unusual formation.
In view of this, it is a little surprising that such high odds are offered for the under 2.5 in the betting base odds comparison. Even more interesting in the duel between Arsenal and Rapid Vienna is the prediction of the under 3.5. Here, lucrative odds are still offered, which are alluded to with six units. For both teams, the game is almost a “strike result”, which makes a high level of commitment and attractive offensive football all the less likely.
