Vienna Derby: Rapid fights for reparation against Austria!

Vienna Derby: Rapid fights for reparation against Austria!

On Sunday, April 11, 2025, the 345th Wiener derby between SK Rapid and Vienna Austria takes place. The kick -off is at 5 p.m. As OE24.at strives for three points in the title race of the football-Bundesliga While Rapid urgently needs a point win after two disappointing 0: 2 defeats in the league. The derby also has the peculiarity that it takes place without away fans due to previous riots, which could strongly influence the atmosphere. Around 20,000 tickets have already been sold.

Austria coach Stephan Helm is optimistic about the return of Aleksandar Dragovic, which is integrated into the team after reducing his lock. Helm emphasizes the defensive stability of his team and the good preparation for the game. His counterpart to Rapid, Robert Klauß, expressed a surprise about the original dragovics lock. Rapid will also benefit from the return of Mamadou Sangaré, while Guido Burgstaller also has good opportunities.

table situation and derby history

currently the Wiener Austria is in second place in the table, tied with the league leader Sturm Graz. Rapid, on the other hand, takes fifth place with a gap of ten points. This increases the pressure on the rapid players who have won the last two derby meetings and are now hoping for a hat trick in the Vienna derby.

The possible lists for the game show the strengths of both teams:

In one of the most tense rivalries of Austrian football, on Sunday not only fights for points, but also for prestige and honor. The basis for a gripping duel is laid and both the players and the fans can look forward to an intensive game. You can find more information here .