Fight for important points: SK Rapid welcomes Blau-Weiß Linz!

Fight for important points: SK Rapid welcomes Blau-Weiß Linz!

On April 27, 2025, SK Rapid Wien and FC Blau-Weiß Linz will meet on matchday 28 of the ADMIRAL Bundesliga. The game starts at 2:30 p.m. The preview of this duel is particularly exciting and tense given the current circumstances. SK Rapid recently fired head coach Robert Klauß after a series of nine defeats in the last 14 league games. Now former player Stefan Kulovits is taking charge as interim coach.

The situation for Rapid couldn't be more unfortunate given their previous matches against Blau-Weiß Linz this season. In the three duels of the current season, the Hütteldorfers suffered defeats: the games ended 1:2, 0:1 and 0:3. This means Rapid is under pressure not to slip any further, because Blau-Weiß Linz was finally able to celebrate another win after a four-game losing streak and thus work their way to within one point of Rapid.

Change of coach and new impulses

With the appointment of Stefan Kulovits as the new head coach, SK Rapid is hoping for a breath of fresh air in the team. The Rapid veteran is not planning on making any major changes, but would like to work specifically on certain aspects of the team. “I held a mirror up to the players and wanted to motivate them to take the extra step they were missing,” explained Kulovits. This approach could be crucial to boost player performance and revitalize the team.

In defense, Ahoussou and Gröller will be on the pitch for the upcoming game, with Gröller making his starting eleven debut. The coach also has to do without Raux-Yao, who is struggling with a minor knee injury, and Lukas Grgic, who has been injured for weeks. Oswald will also replace Auer in the starting line-up to further stabilize the defense.

The meaning of the game

With another win, Blau-Weiß Linz could not only improve their bad record against Rapid, but also make it to fifth place in the table, which would leave Rapid behind. This makes the match a crucial point in the season for both teams. Rapid is under immense pressure, while Linz are optimistic about the game after returning to winning ways.

Coach changes in the Bundesliga are a frequent phenomenon. According to statistics from the Transfer market There have been numerous coaching changes in recent years, which reflects the volatility in the league. Rapid Vienna is one of the clubs that is often affected by this problem.

The next 90 minutes will not only be crucial for the table, but also for the future development of both teams in the league. While Rapid is undergoing realignment, Linz wants to continue the upward trend.

Overall, the upcoming duel between SK Rapid and FC Blau-Weiß Linz is eagerly awaited. The rivalry and the current situation surrounding the coaching changes offer fans a promising football game that will culminate on Sunday.

Further details about the game are on Laola1 as well as on courier available.