Vienna Derby-Kracher: Vienna wants to consolidate the square against Rapid II!

Vienna Derby-Kracher: Vienna wants to consolidate the square against Rapid II!

Hohe Warte, Wien, Österreich - On April 4, 2025 there is an exciting duel in the Austrian 2. Liga , when the first Vienna FC 1894 is received the SK Rapid II at the high waiting. The Vienna has worked up to fourth place in the table and comes into the encounter with a backing of 38 points, tied with the third -placed SW Bregenz. In the last round, the team of coach Mehmet Sütcü secured a narrow 1-0 win against SV Horn, which strengthens the self-confidence of the players.

The Situation of the teams

The Vienna is optimistic about the upcoming match after an international break. The last home win was celebrated 2-1 against the SKN St. Pölten, which also motivates the team. The trainer emphasizes the importance of maintaining control over the game against Rapid II. The striker Christoph Monschein expresses his anticipation of the game and the opportunity to collect further points.

On the other hand, Rapid II started well at the beginning of the season, but was unable to hold the shape and last lost 1: 3 against Admira. In this context, the team focuses on the development of young talents, which is a relevant goal of the club strategy. The game on Friday will not only be a test for the players, but also for the entire team that could consist of the younger players.

The 2nd league at a glance

in the 2nd league, which has been playing with 16 clubs since the 2018/19 season, every team is fighting for promotion to the Bundesliga in an autumn and spring season. The league winner rises directly, while the last three teams descend into the regional league. The exciting competition between the clubs is particularly exciting, since each team plays a total of 30 laps and competes against each other.

The championship has a long history that goes back to 1911 when the first division was introduced as a single -track second class. Compared to the past decades, however, the structure has been significantly reformed, which, among other things, led to a professional II league that makes football more accessible throughout Austria.

With a view to the upcoming challenges in league operations, both the First Vienna FC and SK Rapid II hope for a positive development of their services within the framework of these competitive league.