Excitement builds for the 20.08.2026 match in the UEFA Europa Conference League between Heart OF Midlothian and Rapid Vienna. Each team brings a strong lineup and a solid track record, making predictions tough but exciting. We've delved into the tactics, form, and key matchups to watch. Read through our detailed prediction and get ready to place a knowledgeable bet!
Key Player Statistics: Heart OF Midlothian vs Rapid Vienna
Heart OF Midlothian vs Rapid Vienna Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Cup | Heart Of Midlothian | Inverness CT | 16.08.2026 | 6-2 |
| UEFA Europa League | Heart Of Midlothian | Benfica | 13.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premiership | Heart Of Midlothian | Dundee Utd | 09.08.2026 | 4-0 |
| UEFA Europa League | Benfica | Heart Of Midlothian | 06.08.2026 | 6-1 |
| Premiership | Aberdeen | Heart Of Midlothian | 01.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| UEFA Champions League | Heart Of Midlothian | Sturm Graz | 28.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Raith Rovers | Heart Of Midlothian | 24.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| UEFA Champions League | Sturm Graz | Heart Of Midlothian | 21.07.2026 | 4-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Heart Of Midlothian | Rayo Vallecano | 17.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Arbroath | Heart Of Midlothian | 14.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | Rapid Vienna | Grazer AK | 16.08.2026 | 8-0 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Rapid Vienna | Paide | 12.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Bundesliga | Ried | Rapid Vienna | 09.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Paide | Rapid Vienna | 06.08.2026 | 1-4 |
| Bundesliga | Rapid Vienna | SCR Altach | 02.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Rapid Vienna | FC Santa Coloma | 29.07.2026 | 6-2 |
| Cup | Wienerberg | Rapid Vienna | 26.07.2026 | 0-3 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | FC Santa Coloma | Rapid Vienna | 23.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rapid Vienna | Hamburger SV | 18.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rapid Vienna | Panathinaikos | 15.07.2026 | 4-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Heart OF Midlothian VS Rapid Vienna
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Heart OF Midlothian vs Rapid Vienna
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Heart OF Midlothian vs Rapid Vienna
Hearts are about to walk into one of European football's most fascinating mismatches. A Scottish side that's been climbing the continental ladder meets an Austrian giant currently struggling to find its feet. This Conference League clash has all the ingredients for something truly special.
Let's start with what the data tells us about Hearts. They drew 1-1 with Benfica in the Europa League — yes, that Benfica — before losing 6-1 in the return leg. But don't let that scoreline fool you. The Gorgie boys have been ruthless domestically, putting four past Dundee United and six past Inverness in the League Cup. This is a team that knows how to score.
Now here's the part that should genuinely surprise you. Rapid Vienna sit in position 36 of their league table with just one point from six games, having conceded 14 goals while scoring only three. That is a defensive crisis, not a rough patch. For a club of Rapid's stature, those numbers are alarming.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Rapid being experienced European campaigners. Right now, their backline is leaking goals at a frightening rate. Hearts' attack, meanwhile, has been firing on all cylinders. That contrast is where the real value lies tonight.
Here's what you need to watch for — Rapid's assist leader B. Bolla has three assists in just three matches. He's their primary creative force going forward. If Hearts can neutralise his influence on the right flank, Rapid lose their main attacking outlet completely.
The odds have Hearts at 2.30, which honestly feels generous given Rapid's current defensive shambles. The goals market is where I'd be looking hardest. Both teams to score feels tempting given Hearts' occasional defensive fragility, but Rapid's attacking output has been woeful in league play. Over 2.5 goals looks compelling with Hearts likely to exploit those defensive gaps repeatedly.
My bold prediction? Hearts win 3-1. They score inside the first 20 minutes, Rapid equalise briefly to make it interesting, then Hearts pull away before halftime. The Edinburgh side's clinical streak in front of goal combined with Rapid's leaky defence makes a multi-goal Hearts performance almost inevitable.
Tynecastle's European nights have a special electricity. This could be one of those evenings where Edinburgh roars and Vienna goes quiet. I cannot wait.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Magnússon | Iceland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| B. Reus | Netherlands | 24 | Goalkeeper | 198 | 89 |
| S. Findlay | Scotland | 30 | Defender | 191 | 82 |
| Z. Clark | Scotland | 34 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 85 |
| J. McCart | Scotland | 29 | Defender | 178 | 66 |
| C. Miller | Scotland | 28 | Midfielder | 182 | 75 |
| B. Spittal | Scotland | 30 | Midfielder | 183 | 77 |
| A. Kyziridis | Greece | 25 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. McPake | Scotland | 24 | Attacker | 184 cm | 70 kg |
| H. Milne | Scotland | 29 | Defender | 183 | 76 |
| O. McEntee | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Defender | 190 | 74 |
| Cláudio Braga | Portugal | 26 | Attacker | 180 | 70 |
| A. Ba-Sy | France | 25 | Attacker | 191 | 83 |
| S. Guendouz | France | 26 | Attacker | 180 | 64 |
| P. Kabore | Burkina Faso | 25 | Attacker | 180 | n/a |
| R. Mato | Uganda | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. Wilson | Scotland | 19 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. Altena | Netherlands | 22 | Defender | 169 cm | n/a |
| S. Kerjota | Albania | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| L. Mendy | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Gartler | Austria | 29 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 80 |
| J. Horn | Germany | 29 | Defender | 186 | 81 |
| B. Bolla | Hungary | 26 | Defender | 180 | 72 |
| N. Cvetković | Serbia | 30 | Defender | 194 | n/a |
| J. Auer | Austria | 26 | Defender | 182 | 77 |
| E. Kara | Austria | 30 | Attacker | 192 | 88 |
| S. Raux-Yao | France | 27 | Defender | 197 | 86 |
| Y. Demir | Austria | 23 | Midfielder | 171 | 72 |
| T. Gulliksen | Norway | 23 | Midfielder | 177 | n/a |
| N. Hedl | Austria | 25 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 80 |
| M. Seidl | Austria | 25 | Midfielder | 175 | 72 |
| T. Adamsen | Denmark | 31 | Midfielder | 181 | 74 |
| N. Bajlicz | Austria | 22 | Midfielder | 173 | 68 |
| J. Schöller | Austria | 20 | Defender | 190 | n/a |
| R. Amané | Côte d'Ivoire | 23 | Midfielder | 169 | 72 |
| P. Dahl | Norway | 22 | Attacker | 180 | 76 |
| Nikolaus Wurmbrand | Austria | 20 | Midfielder | 172 | 75 |
| Amìn-Elias Gröller | Austria | 21 | Defender | 190 | 81 |
| Moulaye Haïdara | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| E. Roka | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
Heart OF Midlothian vs Rapid Vienna match odds
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