SK Rapid Vienna: rise or fall in the fight for the championship?

SK Rapid Vienna: rise or fall in the fight for the championship?

In an exciting start to the 17th matchday of the Austrian Bundesliga, SK Rapid Wien caused a stir against FC Blau-Weiß Linz, but the hosts were defeated 0-1. The decisive goal came in the 60th minute from Ronivaldo, while Rapid tried to equalize until the last minute. Despite dominant portions of the game and many chances, the Viennese couldn't celebrate, which further aggravated their situation in the table. How kicker.de reported, Rapid could slip to third place if FK Austria Wien wins a point in the parallel game, which increases the pressure situation.

Bundesliga status and surprises

According to information from, SK Sturm Graz is at the top of the table with 37 points, while FK Austria Wien is in second place with 34 points vol.at. Wolfsberger AC and SK Rapid Wien follow in third and fourth place with 29 and 28 points. FC Red Bull Salzburg, which is in fifth place with just 27 points after a disappointing season so far, is attracting particular attention. SCR Altach is at the bottom of the table with only ten points and is deep in crisis.

The day's games showed not only the strength of the leading teams, but also the harsh reality for those under pressure. Rapid had a lot of possession in this game, but they had a serious lack of access to the goal. The Linzers, on the other hand, are a surprise this season and, despite their current position in the table, have achieved past successes against big names in the league.