Hearts vs Rapid Vienna Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Aug 2026

Hearts vs Rapid Vienna Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Hearts Asian Hcp 0.0 @ -143

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The Asian Handicap offers us the chance to back Hearts at 0.0 against Rapid Vienna. The odds of -143 can be taken, knowing that there will be money back if the contest ends all square.

Continue below for our full Hearts vs Rapid Vienna betting breakdown, where you can read the complete analysis of our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

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Scottish Premiership outfit Hearts host Austrian Bundesliga club Rapid Vienna in the first leg of their Europa Conference League play-off tie at Tynecastle Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Thursday 20 August.

Hearts, who have started the Premiership with a 2-1 away defeat to Aberdeen and a 4-0 home victory over Dundee United, lost 7-2 on aggregate to Benfica in their Europa League qualifying tie. In the second leg, they played out a 1-1 draw at Tynecastle Park. The Edinburgh side had 39% possession and registered three shots on target, with Tomas Magnusson finding the net.

On Sunday, Hearts recorded a 6-2 home victory over Scottish Championship side Inverness in the second round of the Scottish Cup.

Rapid Vienna have made a perfect start to the Bundesliga season, winning their opening three games. On Sunday, they recorded an emphatic 8-0 home victory over Grazer at Allianz Stadion. The Green and White dominated possession with 72% and registered 17 shots on target, with Tonni Adamsen scoring four times.

In the third round of Conference League qualifying, Rapid claimed a 6-1 aggregate victory over Estonian Meistriliiga side Paide Linnameeskond.

Scottish Premiership		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Hearts	7	4	1	2	14	8	6	14:8	13

Bundesliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Rapid Vienna	7	6	0	1	21	7	14	21:7	18

Hearts have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts. The Jam Tarts have averaged 53.1% possession and 5.4 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.1 goals from 2.1 shots on goal, 9.5 attempts and 4.1 corners.

Top scorer Lawrence Shankland has found the net 5 times, Claudio Braga 3, with Oisin McEntee and Blair Spittal both scoring 2. Claudio Braga, Sabah Kerjota and Marc Leonard have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Rapid have won 8 and lost 2, with an average of 6.6 shots on goal, 16.4 attempts and 3.0 goals. Johannes Hoff Thorup's men average 52.6% possession, 4.7 corners awarded and 3.2 corners against, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 8.6 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal.

Ercan Kara is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5, while Tonni Adamsen and Moulaye Haidara have 4. Bendeguz Bolla is top assists provider with 4, while Niklas Hedl has recorded one clean sheet in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Hearts confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Beau Reus (GK), Jordi Altena, Oisin McEntee, Stuart Findlay, Jamie McCart, Tom Renaud, Blair Spittal, Calvin Miller, Claudio Braga, Joshua McPake, Pierre Landry Kabore.

Rapid Vienna confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Niklas Hedl (GK), Bendeguz Bolla, Nenad Cvetkovic, Serge Raux Yao, Jannes-Kilian Horn, Matthias Seidl, Romeo Amane, Yusuf Demir, Tonni Adamsen, Petter Nosakhare Dahl, Ercan Kara.

Main Match Prediction

We think Hearts are a good bet at 0.0 on the Asian Handicap for this Europa Conference League qualifying game. This selection makes appeal at odds of -143, with a win expected for the Jam Tarts.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (domestic league and Europa Conference League qualifying matches):

• The 0.0 line has been covered by Hearts in 8 consecutive games at home.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by Hearts in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by Hearts in 16 of their last 20 games at home.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Rapid in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Rapid in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.

Team news is very useful and our football tipsters are keen to identify the players who are doubtful with injury. You’ll also find us studying the form guide, with lots of Europa Conference League qualifying data available which provides a clear picture from the stats.

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 58.8% chance of landing a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hearts 2 - 1 Rapid

We’re taking a chance on Hearts to achieve a 2-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +600 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ercan Kara to Score +220

Ercan Kara (Rapid) has managed five goals in his past eight matches. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +220.

Latest Ercan Kara Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+220

First

+525

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -116

In four straight Rapid Vienna games, the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered. There’s lots to enjoy about the Total Corners line which looks big and we’d anticipate the teams going under at -116.

Europa Conference League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Hearts

Total

9.50 5.40 4.10

Home

8.80 4.40 4.40

Away

10.00 5.80 4.20

Rapid

Total

7.90 4.70 3.20

Home

9.40 5.90 3.50

Away

7.20 3.50 3.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-123

Under 9.5

-116

Hearts Corners

Over 4.5

-116

Under 4.5

-123

Rapid Corners

Over 4.5

-135

Under 4.5

-106

Most Corners

1

+112

X

+600

2

-110

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Hearts vs Rapid Vienna Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the bookmakers affording them a 43% chance of winning, Hearts might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are +130 when it comes to this Europa Conference League qualifying encounter. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +175 about Rapid Vienna.

If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Hearts are +170 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Rapid are +215 and the draw is priced at +120.

Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -175 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

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Full-Time Result

1

+130

X

+230

2

+175

Half-Time Result

1

+170

X

+120

2

+215

Double Chance

1X

-270

12

-385

X2

-200

Draw No Bet

1

-143

2

-100

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-103

2 Hcp +0.25

-139

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-100

Over 2.5

-147

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-175

No

+120

There’s the chance to back Tonni Adamsen at +450 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.

Tonni Adamsen (Rapid)

First

+450

Anytime

+180

Sabah Kerjota (Hearts)

First

+475

Anytime

+195

Cláudio Braga (Hearts)

First

+480

Anytime

+195

Josh McPake (Hearts)

First

+500

Anytime

+205

Claudy Mbuyi (Rapid)

First

+525

Anytime

+215

Ercan Kara (Rapid)

First

+525

Anytime

+220

Calvin Miller (Hearts)

First

+575

Anytime

+230

Rogers Mato (Hearts)

First

+600

Anytime

+250

Pierre Landry Kabore (Hearts)

First

+700

Anytime

+285

Elton Kabangu (Hearts)

First

+650

Anytime

+290

Marco Tilio (Rapid)

First

+750

Anytime

+310

Petter Nosakhare Dahl (Rapid)

First

+800

Anytime

+325

James Wilson (Hearts)

First

+750

Anytime

+330

Nikolaus Wurmbrand (Rapid)

First

+850

Anytime

+370

Andrija Radulovic (Rapid)

First

+900

Anytime

+375

Finlay Pollock (Hearts)

First

+900

Anytime

+380

Tobias Gulliksen (Rapid)

First

+900

Anytime

+380

Louis Schaub (Rapid)

First

+950

Anytime

+400

Matthias Seidl (Rapid)

First

+1000

Anytime

+430

Eduardo Ageu Almeida Santos (Hearts)

First

+1050

Anytime

+450

Jordi Altena (Hearts)

First

+1150

Anytime

+500

Blair Spittal (Hearts)

First

+1200

Anytime

+540

Stuart Findlay (Hearts)

First

+1400

Anytime

+650

Jonas Auer (Rapid)

First

+1400

Anytime

+650

Oisin McEntee (Hearts)

First

+1400

Anytime

+650

Harry Milne (Hearts)

First

+1500

Anytime

+700

Bendegúz Bolla (Rapid)

First

+1700

Anytime

+750

Christian Dahle Borchgrevink (Hearts)

First

+2000

Anytime

+900

Craig Halkett (Hearts)

First

+2000

Anytime

+950

Stephen Kingsley (Hearts)

First

+2000

Anytime

+1000

Latest Europa Conference League qualifying and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Hearts Stats

Rapid Vienna Stats

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 9 wins and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 3.00 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 4.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 3.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 3.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 7.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 7.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 53.10% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 50.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 52.60% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 50.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches

Hearts vs Rapid Vienna Lineups & Team News

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