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

SK Rapid host Hearts at the Allianz Stadion in the second leg of their Europa Conference League play-off tie during the 2026/2027 season. Hearts enter with a higher power score of 73.51 compared to Rapid's 65.02, giving them an 8.5-point advantage and marking them as the stronger side overall. Rapid show superior recent form with a score of 43.33 against Hearts' 16.67, suggesting a possible home advantage in momentum. Both teams operate without detailed league positions or domestic records in this international cup setting. Set-piece data remains limited with low confidence and proxy metrics in use, while efficiency figures are unavailable. The match promises a tactical battle where Hearts' overall strength meets Rapid's current form edge in front of their home supporters.

TL;DR

Structural: Hearts hold an 8.5-point power advantage over SK Rapid in this Europa Conference League play-off.
Form: SK Rapid post a stronger form score of 43.33 compared to Hearts' 16.67.
Squad: Detailed squad information is not provided for either side in this fixture.
Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable for both SK Rapid and Hearts.
Transition: Transition play details are not specified in the available data.
Set pieces: Set-piece analysis shows low confidence with proxy data applied for both teams.
xVariable: Hearts are identified as the stronger team based on power scores.
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

65.02

73.51

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

SK Rapid

Hearts

Power Score

65.02

73.51

League Position

Global Rank

397

170

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

This second leg at the Allianz Stadion sets up an intriguing contest between SK Rapid and Hearts in the Conference League play-offs. Hearts bring greater overall power and are favored on paper, yet Rapid's better recent form could allow them to challenge effectively at home. Limited data on efficiency, transitions, and set pieces means the focus stays on broader team strengths and current momentum. The absence of detailed xG or goal records adds uncertainty to predictions around specific styles. Hearts will likely look to leverage their power edge while Rapid aim to exploit their form advantage. The outcome may hinge on how each side adapts to the international cup environment and manages the second-leg dynamics without clear aggregate context available.

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