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An extremely exciting week awaits the Austrian football fans. On the last day of the group, three of the four participants play a final in the fight for a place in the next round. In the Austrian capital, there will be a duel between Rapid Vienna and Molde on Thursday evening in the Allianz Arena.
The starting position is easy to explain: Rapid must definitely win. Should the green-whites win 1-0, the Austrian record champions will rise thanks to the better goal difference, with every win with a two-goal difference Rapid is anyway. If the guests won by one goal difference and scored one goal, Molde would continue to be represented in the Europa League in spring 2021 thanks to the away goals rule.
Excitement is guaranteed in the Allianz Stadium from 17:55 p.m. in this initial situation.
Rapid Vienna :
After the first two group games, the knockout phase was a long way off, as Rapid Wien started with two defeats and knew that in the “Dundalk double” only two wins count. Rapid did not shine in terms of play, especially in the home game, but the two wins they needed were achieved.
With Molde’s two defeats against the Gunners, the Rapid game last Thursday was basically a scratch result. The Austrian record champions knew that there would be a play-off on the last matchday anyway.
Accordingly, Didi Kühbauer rotated vigorously and let a complete B-Elf appear in the Emirates Stadium. This was hopelessly overwhelmed and faced one Arsenal attack after the other. In the end, Rapid Vienna suffered a 4-1 defeat, but the team was still very well served.
The desire to spare the regular players for the other important games almost backfired. Only thanks to the late Dundalk goal is Rapid Vienna 1-0 to advance on Thursday, otherwise it would have needed a win with a two-goal difference.
Rapid now has the third participation in the knockout phase in their own hands, the strong home record definitely speaks for the green-whites. In the last 15 international home games, the Kühbauer-Elf can look back on a strong 9-5-1 record. Accordingly, the tip on a home win between Rapid Vienna and Molde is quite obvious.
Last Sunday, Rapid Wien gained a lot of self-confidence when TSV Hartberg celebrated a sovereign 3-1 success. With 21 points after ten games, the team is within striking distance of the competition and is only two points behind the new leaders LASK.
Molde :
For the third time in the club’s history, Molde FK has entered the group stage in the UEFA Europa League. In 2012/13 came the bottom, before 2015/16 surprisingly, progress was fixed. On Thursday evening, a draw or a one-goal defeat with his own goal (2: 1, 3: 2, 4: 3, …) is enough for Molde to advance.
The previous group stage of the Norwegians was completely contrary to that of Rapid Vienna. Head coach Erling Moe’s team started with two wins, then suffered two defeats against the Gunners, before a 3-1 win against underdog Dundalk last Thursday was celebrated.
The unnecessary goal in minute 95 could ultimately be decisive, because without it Rapid would have had to win with at least two goals difference.
Skepticism among the fans is justified in view of the weak away record on the international stage, Molde has only won three of the last eleven international away games.
At least a lack of self-confidence will not determine a possible failure. After a weak start to the season, the team presented itself in top form in the last few weeks and collected 22 of 24 possible points in the last eight league games.
Rapid Vienna vs Molde head to head matches
29.10.20 EL Molde Rapid Vienna 1 : 0
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| Prediction: | Both teams to score / YES |
| Selection odds: | 1,46 |
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