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Vienna Derby: Coaches switch sides between Rapid and Austria!
Find out everything about the Vienna derby between FK Austria Wien and SK Rapid, the rivalry and historic coaching changes.
Vienna Derby: Coaches switch sides between Rapid and Austria!
On June 2, 2025, the arch-rivals FK Austria Wien and SK Rapid will traditionally face each other in the Vienna derby in the Generali Arena. This duel is considered the most important game in Austrian club football and attracts fans from across the city and beyond. The game will be the 346th Vienna derby in the ADMIRAL Bundesliga. The rivalry between the two clubs is deeply rooted and not only causes exciting clashes on the pitch, but also heated discussions outside the stadium walls.
The Vienna Derby has a long history, dating back to 1911, when the first edition of the duel took place. Rapid leads the overall balance of this prestigious game, which is characterized by social and cultural tensions. The club is often seen as a representative of the “common man”, while Austria is often associated with the middle class. Historically, there have also been anti-Semitic and anti-capitalist undertones in the rivalry. Fan culture has evolved greatly over the decades, especially since the 1960s.
The derbies on Mother's Day
On this special day, which is also Mother's Day, two exciting derbies take place. After the men's team from Austria Vienna plays against Rapid, the women's teams will meet in which Austria also plays against Vienna. Tickets for both games are available on the club's website and in the fan shop. Season subscribers can secure their seats and purchase additional tickets, while members have the option to purchase day tickets. For fans who only want to attend the women's game, entry to the north stand is free.
Coach changes and player transfers
Another exciting element of the rivalry is the coaching changes between the clubs. For example, Peter Stöger, a prominent coach, has worked for both clubs, which reinforces the dynamic of the rivalry. Over time, players and coaches have repeatedly chosen sides. The most famous players who switched between Rapide's green and Austria's purple jerseys include legends like Herbert Prohaska and Hans Krankl.
The majority of matches are characterized by an intense atmosphere and passionate fans. Rapid is the most successful goalscorer against Austria with 120 wins in championship games and 21 goals from Franz “Bimbo” Binder. The next exciting stage in this bitter rivalry is now upon us. LAOLA1 reports that the encounters not only shape the clubs' sporting ambitions, but also their cultural identities. Further information about the derby's supporting program will be announced in the next few days. FK Austria announces that fans can eagerly await the results of our two teams as the Vienna derby history once again takes an exciting turn.