Petrocub vs Rapid Vienna: Conference League Match Prediction
CS Petrocub
Rapid WienThe match will take place on November 7 at Zimbru Stadium in Chisinau, where Petrocub will host Rapid Vienna. The reigning Moldovan champions have reached the group stage of a European competition for the first time in their history, but they haven't secured a win in the first two rounds. How will this clash end, and what bets should you consider? Find the answers in our prediction.
Match announcement
CS Petrocub
Moldova, Republic ofCurrent Form
Petrocub sensationally became the champion of Moldova last season. The situation in this league had long resembled the Bulgarian championship, as Sheriff had not relinquished the title since 2016. However, Andrei Martin's team won the decisive top-six tournament with a significant advantage and also claimed the national cup. Yet, the new season is not going as the management and coaching staff had hoped. The club is in third place in the standings, trailing the leader Sheriff by 12 points. In their last match, the team drew with Sparta Selemet (1:1).
On the international stage, Petrocub has had mixed success. They were knocked out of the Champions League by the more experienced European contender, Cypriot APOEL, lost to Ludogorets in the Europa League, and are representing their country in the UEFA Conference League. In the main draw, the team is ranked 34th, and in the last round, they suffered a defeat to Polish Jagiellonia (0:2).
Suspensions and Injuries
Petrocub has no squad issues.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Petrocub has lost four consecutive games in European competitions
- The club concedes an average of three goals in the Conference League
Projected Lineup: Dodon, Bors, Jardan, Mudrak, Duanla, Demian, Lungu, Lupan, Platika, Ambros, Tsaruntu.
Rapid Wien
AustriaCurrent Form
The Austrians have secured six victories in the national championship, drawn five matches, and suffered only one defeat, placing them second in the standings with 23 points. They trail the leaders Sturm by just three points, keeping the title race wide open. In the last round, Rapid drew with the league leaders (1:1).
The team entered the Conference League after losing in the final round of the Europa League to Portugal's Braga (1:2 and 2:2). In the group stage of Europe's third-tier tournament, Robert Klauss's squad is performing much better. They defeated Turkey's Basaksehir (2:1) in the first round and recently overcame Armenia's Noah (1:0). This results in six points and an eighth-place standing in the table.
Suspensions and Injuries
Injured players Oswald, Berkeyet, Janssen, and Mmaee will not play.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Rapid has failed to win in their last three away matches
- The team has scored only six goals in their last five games
Projected Lineup: Hedl, Bolla, Cvetkov, Ro, Auer, Lang, Sangare, Grgic, Seidl, Burgstaller, Beylo.
Trends
Bet Exact score 0:2
In 1 of the last 2 home matches in European competitions, this score was recorded
6.50Bet 1st half: draw
In 2 of the last 3 matches, Rapid had a draw in the first half
2.70Bet 2nd half: Rapid win
In 1 of the last 5 games, the Austrian team won in the second half
1.52Tip and bets
Petrocub's scoring efficiency is at a disastrously low level. However, Rapid scores quite a bit, and away against a clearly inferior opponent, they should net at least a couple of goals. In the last five matches for the visitors across all competitions, the total has been under, which we also expect today.
Prediction - total under 3.5 goals with odds of 1.60
Bet on Outcome
Petrocub will find it challenging to compete in the Conference League against stronger and more experienced clubs. Against Austria's second club, the Moldovan team's chances of success seem nonexistent. Rapid should dominate such a modest opponent, even when playing away. We believe the Vienna club will easily handle the lower-class opponent and win with a negative handicap.
Prediction – Asian handicap (-1.5) on Rapid with odds of 1.75
Bet on Total
Goals against Rapid will have to wait at least until the next game, as Petrocub's attack shows no impact away from home. In four away matches in the 2024/25 European tournaments, the black-and-whites have not scored once. It's unlikely to happen in the upcoming match either.
Prediction — Petrocub will not score with odds of 1.80
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