Rapid Vienna 3-1 TSV Hartberg: result and AI prediction
Rapid Vienna – TSV Hartberg, Bundesliga, Friday, October 16, 2026 at 06:30 PM (GMT). Venue: Allianz Stadion
Rapid Vienna is #1 in the table (21 pts) and TSV Hartberg #6 (11 pts). Rapid Vienna is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. TSV Hartberg is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Rapid Vienna averages 2.9 goals per match this season. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Rapid Vienna 2, draws 2, TSV Hartberg 2. Their last meeting, on April 22, 2026, ended Rapid Vienna 0-2 TSV Hartberg.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Rapid return to Hütteldorf in commanding form, with a settled attacking unit and an exceptional home defensive record. Hartberg are not arriving merely to contain the leaders: their unbeaten spell, Hoffmann's finishing and their recent record in this fixture give them a genuine route into the match. The central tension is clear—Rapid's sustained pressure against a Hartberg side that can hurt opponents in transition but has struggled to shut matches down. Early control from Rapid would force the visitors into the open contest they have repeatedly produced this season.
Head-to-head analysis
Hartberg are unbeaten in the last three meetings, including a victory at Allianz Stadion, and Rapid have not beaten the Styrians during the current calendar year. The broader recent series is volatile, with both sides having recorded notable wins.
Injuries and absences
The latest team-news report lists multiple Rapid defensive absences, potentially reducing depth at full-back and centre-back if the report is confirmed. Hartberg are without Fridrikas and Wilfinger, narrowing their forward and defensive rotation options, while final line-ups remain unconfirmed.
Form (last 5)
Rapid Vienna vs TSV Hartberg stats
| Rapid Vienna | TSV Hartberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 8 | 8 |
| Goals scored | 23 | 14 |
| Goals conceded | 7 | 16 |
| Clean sheets | 5 | 0 |
Last meetings
- 2026-04-22Rapid Vienna 0-2 TSV Hartberg
- 2026-04-19TSV Hartberg 2-2 Rapid Vienna
- 2026-02-07Rapid Vienna 1-1 TSV Hartberg
- 2025-08-31TSV Hartberg 0-1 Rapid Vienna
- 2025-03-09TSV Hartberg 2-1 Rapid Vienna
- 2024-10-20Rapid Vienna 2-1 TSV Hartberg

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