Will SK Rapid surprise on the Black Sea coast?
The Rapid team are on course for the Europa League group stage. They have already overcome the first hurdle with Wisla Krakow and now face a difficult draw in the third qualifying round with Trabzonspor. The Austrian representative is the underdog in the first leg. Odds of up to 3.75 are available for a Trabzonspor vs SK Rapid bet on the visitors
Although the Black Sea club’s role as favorites is understandable, SK Rapid should by no means be underestimated. Head coach Robert Klauß’ side have made a perfect start to the season so far and recently won the Bundesliga clash against SK Sturm.
If Rapid carry their momentum into the upcoming match, the supposed underdogs from Austria could well spring a surprise. However, we are leaning towards a home win.
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Trabzonspor – Statistics & current form
Trabzonspor have made a successful start to the new competitive season. In the second round of Europa League qualifying, head coach Abdullah Avci’s side came out on top in their usual manner with two defensively strong performances against the Slovakian side. The clean sheet was preserved in both encounters.
Now the Black Sea club will host SK Rapid. Avci’s side are favorites for the first leg at home. The odds for a Trabzonspor vs. SK Rapid bet on the home side are currently only 1.90. For the “Bordo Mavililer”, this will be their first match against a club from the Austrian Bundesliga.
Based on their recent home record on the international stage, it is by no means unreasonable to bet on a favorite victory in this match. The Black Sea side have not lost a home game in a UEFA European Cup since August 2021. Since then, they have a record of 5-1-0!
Underscoring Trabzonspor’s home strength against the Rapid team?
Trabzonspor already made a positive impression in the summer preparations. The results against Ruzomberok were therefore by no means surprising. Ahead of the league opener this weekend, the focus is now on the upcoming match against SK Rapid.
In the past, the Black Sea club has often neglected international competition. It therefore remains uncertain with what attitude the “Bordo Mavililer” will approach the match in the EL qualifiers ahead of the important season opener in the Süper Lig.
Abdullah Avci has no serious personnel worries to complain about and can largely draw on a full squad. Compared to the team that last played against Ruzomberok, Trabzon are not expected to make any major changes.
Predicted Trabzonspor line-up:
Cakir – Elmali, Denswil, Mendy, Malheiro – Lundstram, Tufan – Trezeguet, Canak, Visca – Dragus
SK Rapid – Statistics & current form
SK Rapid eliminated Wisla Krakow from the competition in the previous qualifying round to advance to the third round of the EL qualifiers. There was also a successful start to the season in the cup and league competitions.
Rapid beat Neusiedl 2:0 in the cup. In the league, on the other hand, there was a surprising 1:0 win against SK Sturm. Not only because SK Rapid beat the “Blackies” from Graz for the first time since May 2023, but also because they kept their clean sheet.
The Whites travel to Turkey with a broad chest and want to set the course for the play-offs. Even a draw would be a partial success from Rapid’s point of view, as the second leg will take place in front of a home crowd. SK Rapid have only lost once at home on the international stage since 2021
Are the Rapid team improving their record on foreign soil?
With the win in Krakow, SK Rapid have already improved their poor record in away games on the international stage. Nevertheless, the statistics cannot be glossed over. In the last 13 away games in the UEFA European Cup, Rapid Vienna have only won five times.
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Head coach Robert Klauß will be without at least five players in the squad for this match due to injury. Right-back Bendegúz Bolla is also missing through suspension.
Predicted line-up of SK Rapid:
Hedl – Auer, Raux Yao, Hofmann, Oswald – Grgic, Sangare – Jansson, Burgstaller, Seidl – Beljo
Trabzonspor – SK Rapid head-to-head comparison / H2H result
First ever meeting between the two clubs
Trabzonspor – SK Rapid betting tip
This is the first tough international test for Rapid this season. Trabzonspor is an unpleasant opponent. Especially away from home, it will be extremely difficult for SK Rapid, as Trabzonspor often turn their own stadium into a cauldron with the twelfth man behind them.
In Krakow, the Green-Whites came away with a narrow victory despite being outnumbered. This time, a coup on foreign soil would be more than surprising. Rather, the question is whether SK Rapid can even avert defeat against the traditional Turkish club
Internationally, Trabzonspor have not lost any of their last six home matches. Trabzon have even won five of those six matches. Our Trabzonspor vs SK Rapid betting tip at odds of 1.90 therefore once again targets a win for the “Bordo Mavililer”. We are using four units for this
