SK Rapid VS Hearts

2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe

Allianz Stadion Wed, 26 Aug - 4:45 PM

Europa Conference League

SK Rapid SCR

Hearts HEA

KICKOFF : Wed, 26 Aug - 4:45 PM

Play-offs Leg 2 of 2

CONTEXT

The Europa Conference League play-offs feature SK Rapid hosting Hearts at the Allianz Stadion in a compelling international cup fixture during the 2026/2027 season. Hearts stand as the stronger side with a power score of 73.58 against the home side's 65.01, creating an 8.6 point advantage. SK Rapid counter with superior form credentials at 43.33 compared to the visitors' 16.67. The match pits Austrian hosts against Scottish opposition in a setting where home support could prove influential. Both teams navigate this stage without domestic league positions factoring into the equation. Available metrics point to a contest defined by contrasting strengths and recent performances. The absence of detailed efficiency and set piece insights leaves room for on-field adaptation.

TL;DR

Structural: Hearts possess the higher power score at 73.58 compared to SK Rapid's 65.01.
Form: SK Rapid demonstrate stronger current form scoring 43.33 while Hearts sit at 16.67.
Squad: Squad details for the play-off match remain unspecified in available data.
Efficiency: Efficiency statistics are not provided for this encounter.
Transition: Transition capabilities align with the overall power assessment favoring the away team.
Set pieces: Set piece analysis relies on proxy data with low confidence for both clubs.
xVariable: The xVariable identifies Hearts as the stronger team in this fixture.
Market: Projection split: SK Rapid 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Hearts 0% (Δ+0%).

No standings statistics available.

No head-to-head records found.

0.5+ goals: 85%

1.5+ goals: 70%

2.5+ goals: 50%

3.5+ goals: 25%

Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15

Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%

Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

Team	xPts
Home	1.8
Away	1.2

Jan 25 vs Team A

Feb 1 vs Team B

Feb 8 vs Team C

J. Hoff Thorup

W. Vrancken

2.6

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

0 - 0 - 0

No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

65.01

73.58

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

SK Rapid

Hearts

Power Score

65.01

73.58

League Position

Global Rank

396

166

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

SK Rapid — Opponent-weighted form score

Hearts — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) SK Rapid Hearts

General Information

Date & Time

Aug 26, 2026, 04:45 PM

Competition

2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · Play-offs · Leg 2 of 2

Stadium

Allianz Stadion

Capacity

28345

Pitch Surface

Grass

Weather

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Manager ▼

J. Hoff Thorup Coach

Squad ▼

Paul Gartler Goalkeeper

Niklas Hedl Goalkeeper

Laurenz Orgler Goalkeeper

Benjamin Göschl Goalkeeper

Jannes-Kilian Horn Defender

Nenad N. Cvetković Defender

Bendegúz Bolla Defender

Serge Philippe Raux Yao Defender

Jean Marcelin Defender

Jonas Antonius Auer Defender

Dominic Vincze Defender

Furkan Demir Defender

Kouadio Ange Ahoussou Defender

Amìn-Elias Gröller Defender

Jakob Maximilian Schöller Defender

Eaden Roka Defender

Louis Schaub Midfielder

Moritz Oswald Midfielder

Tobias Fjeld Gulliksen Midfielder

Matthias Seidl Midfielder

Nicolas Bajlicz Midfielder

Martin Beautrel Atemengue Ndzie Midfielder

Amane Romeo Midfielder

Lorenz Szladits Midfielder

Ercan Kara Attacker

Claudy M'Buyi Attacker

Marco Tilio Attacker

Andrija Radulović Attacker

Yusuf Demir Attacker

Tonni Adamsen Attacker

Petter Nosakhare Dahl Attacker

Nikolaus Wurmbrand Attacker

Daniel Nunoo Attacker

Moulaye Haïdara Attacker

Manager ▼

W. Vrancken Coach

Squad ▼

Ryan Fulton Goalkeeper

Zander Clark Goalkeeper

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Kieran Wright Goalkeeper

Beau Reus Goalkeeper

Stephen Kingsley Defender

Stuart Findlay Defender

Jamie Mccart Defender

Craig Halkett Defender

Harry Milne Defender

Christian Dahle Borchgrevink Defender

Malachi Fagan-Walcott Defender

Laurent Mendy Defender

Michael-John Kamson-Kamara Defender

Jordi Altena Defender

Blair Spittal Midfielder

Calvin Miller Midfielder

Sander Erik Kartum Midfielder

Tom Renaud Midfielder

Yan Dhanda Midfielder

Tómas Bent Magnússon Midfielder

Oisin McEntee Midfielder

Finlay Pollock Midfielder

Eduardo Ageu Almeida Santos Midfielder

Elton Daniël Kabangu Attacker

Amadou Ba-Sy Attacker

Pierre Landry Kabore Attacker

Joshua McPake Attacker

Cláudio Rafael Soares Braga Attacker

Severin Sabri Guendouz Attacker

Rogers Mato Attacker

James Wilson Attacker

Sabah Kerjota Attacker

CONCLUSION

SK Rapid will aim to leverage their form advantage and home environment to challenge the power edge held by Hearts. The visitors enter with notable overall strength yet trail in recent performance indicators. This play-off encounter offers both sides opportunities to impose their styles amid limited supporting metrics on efficiency and set pieces. Hearts may seek to control proceedings through their structural superiority while Rapid focus on momentum from stronger form readings. The Allianz Stadion atmosphere adds an extra dimension to proceedings. Expect a tactical battle where adaptation to available strengths determines the outcome in this international cup setting.

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