The Austria Bundesliga Play-Offs reach their climax on 1 June 2025 as Rapid Vienna host LASK Linz at the Allianz Stadion in Wien. The match kicks off at 17:00 CEST for viewers in Italy, Germany, France and Spain, while fans in the UK can tune in at 16:00 BST. This decisive showdown will determine final standings and European qualification.
Both sets of supporters will create a lively atmosphere for what promises to be a compelling encounter. Rapid Vienna will lean on their home advantage and passionate crowd, while LASK will be keen to upset the odds and claim a vital away result.
How are both teams coming into this?
Rapid Vienna arrive in solid form, having picked up consistent results at the Allianz Stadion. Their balanced approach in attack and defence has made them hard to break down, especially in front of their home fans. The Green-Whites will be confident, knowing they can control the tempo in familiar surroundings.
LASK Linz have shown resilience throughout the season and earned their play-off spot with a string of gritty performances. While they have struggled somewhat away from home, they possess the firepower to cause Rapid problems on the counter. Expect a disciplined LASK side looking to exploit any lapses in concentration.
Our forecast
We anticipate a tightly contested affair, with Rapid Vienna holding a slight edge thanks to home comfort and recent consistency. However, LASK’s direct style means this is unlikely to be a one-sided game. A narrow victory for the hosts seems the most probable outcome.
With both teams capable of finding the net, another appealing angle is both teams to score. If you fancy something safer, the draw at half-time could offer value given how cautious both sides may start.
