SK Rapid Wien vs Rangers FC, Europe 2018-19 GROUP STAGE
Overview
Match Preview
SK Rapid Wien vs Rangers FC — Europe .
- SK Rapid Wien 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rangers FC 8 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alessandro Costanzo
- Referee Alberto Tegoni
- Referee Marco Guida
- Referee Paolo Mazzoleni
- Referee Piero Giacomelli
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olympique Lyonnais | 8 | 21 |
| 2 | Aston Villa FC | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | FC Midtjylland | 8 | 19 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Porto | 8 | 17 |
| 6 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 8 | 17 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 8 | 17 |
| 8 | AS Roma | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | KRC Genk | 8 | 16 |
| 10 | Bologna FC 1909 | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 15 |
| 12 | Ferencvarosi TC | 8 | 15 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 8 | 14 |
| 14 | FC Viktoria Plzeň | 8 | 14 |
| 15 | FK Crvena Zvezda | 8 | 14 |
| 16 | RC Celta de Vigo | 8 | 13 |
| 17 | PAOK Thessaloniki FC | 8 | 12 |
| 18 | Lille OSC | 8 | 12 |
| 19 | Fenerbahçe SK | 8 | 12 |
| 20 | Panathinaikos AO | 8 | 12 |
| 21 | Celtic FC | 8 | 11 |
| 22 | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | GNK Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 10 |
| 24 | SK Brann | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | BSC Young Boys | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | SK Sturm Graz | 8 | 7 |
| 27 | FCSB Bukarest | 8 | 7 |
| 28 | Go Ahead Eagles | 8 | 7 |
| 29 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 8 | 6 |
| 30 | FC Basel 1893 | 8 | 6 |
| 31 | FC Red Bull Salzburg | 8 | 6 |
| 32 | Rangers FC | 8 | 4 |
| 33 | OGC Nice | 8 | 3 |
| 34 | FC Utrecht | 8 | 1 |
| 35 | Malmo FF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | Maccabi Tel Aviv FC | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec | Rangers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Nov | FK Spartak Moskva | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Nov | Villarreal CF | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Oct | Villarreal CF | A | 0–5 | L |
| 04 Oct | Rangers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Sep | FK Spartak Moskva | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec | SK Rapid Wien | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Dec | Dundee FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Dec | Aberdeen FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Dec | Heart of Midlothian FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Nov | Villarreal CF | H | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Nov | Livingston FC | H | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' sk rapid wien started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Andrei Ivan suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' sk rapid wien are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined rangers fc backline.
- 26' A moment of madness from Andrei Ivan on 26 minutes earns him a Yellow card. SK Rapid Wien will be frustrated.
- 31' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 36' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 41' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 42' Mert Muldur catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 42.
- 44' Poor challenge from Ryan Jack. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Christoph Knasmullner. He replaces Thomas Murg on 46 minute.
- 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 56' rangers fc fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 61' The referee shows Rangers FC player a Yellow card on 61.
- 61' Andrei Ivan makes way for Philipp Schobesberger at the 61 minute mark. A tactical switch from SK Rapid Wien.
- 66' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 71' Fresh legs for Rangers FC! Eros Grezda comes on to replace Lassana Coulibaly.
- 76' Both keepers have barely been tested. sk rapid wien and rangers fc are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 78' Dejan Ljubicic gets the nod from SK Rapid Wien. He replaces Manuel Martic and will look to change the dynamic.
- 79' The whistle greets Ryan Jack as he departs to be replaced by Kyle Lafferty.
- 84' Assisted by Christoph Knasmullner with the perfectly-timed delivery and Dejan Ljubicic makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 89' sk rapid wien currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for sk rapid wien players.
Lineups
SK Rapid Wien Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 20
- 24
- 3
- 8
- 10
- 5
- 9
-
15
Manuel Martic ↓ Dejan Ljubicic 78'
- 4
- 97
Bench
-
28
Christoph Knasmullner ↑ 46'
- 21
- 17
-
7
Philipp Schobesberger ↑ 61'
- 23
-
39
Dejan Ljubicic ↑ 78'
- 29
Coach
Dietmar Kühbauer
Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 20
- 36
- 37
- 6
-
23
Lassana Coulibaly ↓ Eros Grezda 71'
- 1
-
8
Ryan Jack ↓ Kyle Lafferty 79'
- 2
- 17
- 40
Bench
- 15
- 34
- 19
-
35
Eros Grezda ↑ 71'
-
38
Kyle Lafferty ↑ 79'
- 16
- 28
Coach
Steven Gerrard
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alfredo Morelos | 2 |
| Alfredo Morelos | 2 |
| James Tavernier | 1 |
| Veton Berisha | 1 |
| James Tavernier | 1 |
| Veton Berisha | 1 |
| Dejan Ljubicic | 1 |
SK Rapid Wien Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.15
SK Rapid Wien xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
SK Rapid Wien or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SK Rapid Wien win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.11
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
SK Rapid Wien or Draw
73%
Draw or Rangers FC
57%
SK Rapid Wien or Rangers FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.4%
1 – 1
14.3%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10.3%
2 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
3.7%
3 – 1
2.9%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2%
Asian Handicap — SK Rapid Wien
| Handicap | SK Rapid Wien covers | Push | Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 22% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 18% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
SK Rapid Wien keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.