- SK Rapid Wien II have won 3 and lost 2 of their last 5 games.
- WSG Hertha Wels have won 2 and lost 7 of their 10 away games in the 2. Liga this season.
- SK Rapid Wien II have won 4, drawn 4, and lost 4 of their 12 home games in the 2. Liga this term.
Two in-form sides to meet in high-scoring game
The form book favours SK Rapid Wien II to edge out WSG Hertha Wels on Friday night when two in-form teams go head-to-head in the 2. Liga 2025-2026. This SK Rapid Wien II vs WSG Hertha Wels prediction is based on their recent performances and tactical setups.
Rapid Wien II are tenth, with 26 points from 23 games, and Hertha Wels are one place and two points behind in 11th spot. Both teams have been in good form recently, but the Green and Whites have won three and lost two of their last five while Hertha have been held to a draw in one of their recent matches.
Juergen Kerber took charge at Rapid Wien II in November 2023 and his tactical influence on the side is clear to see. The home side play a high-risk, high-reward style that can produce rapid transitions, excellent width and relentless high-pressing. The results of late suggest his tactics are working well with a 3-0 away win at Admira Wacker and a 2-0 away success at Kapfenberger SV showing their strength in recent weeks.
Moulaye Haidara has been their focal point and key creative outlet this season with six goals in 17 appearances. SK Rapid Wien II vs WSG Hertha Wels preview highlights that Haidara is a dangerous player and the only out-and-out striker in the squad, which means Kerber has to trust his side to do the right things tactically.
Heinle’s Hertha have a clever setup
Christian Heinle has taken Hertha Wels in a different direction since taking charge in July 2025. He has a more structured, set-piece-focused system that allows his side to be compact and difficult to play against when the need arises.
The Hertha have a strong defensive setup, particularly when it comes to pressing in the right areas, and are very good from set-pieces. They can play through the middle and also make use of wide areas. The academy system has been well-integrated and they have been getting goals from all over the pitch recently.
Our SK Rapid Wien II vs WSG Hertha Wels prediction takes into account that Sebastian Malinowski has been in fine form, providing four assists in his last five appearances, and Manuel Thurnwald has bagged three of Hertha Wels’s last 10 goals in the past five matches. Albin Gashi has been a reliable goalscorer in 2. Liga this year with nine from 23 appearances.
Kampf for a home win
This game will be a fascinating tactical matchup between the two managers, and we will lean towards the home win at 3.1 as it is clear that SK Rapid Wien II play with a bit more of a ‘play to win’ mentality. The SK Rapid Wien II vs WSG Hertha Wels betting tips suggest that playing at home could make the difference.
They will also come into this off the back of a series of very good results while WSG Hertha Wels are winless in three after losing 1-2 to Austria Klagenfurt at home and drawing 1-1 away to Austria Salzburg.
The final SK Rapid Wien II vs WSG Hertha Wels prediction is that this will be a closely contested fixture, as Rapid Wien II have won one and lost one of their past two home games while Hertha Wels have won once and lost once in their past two away matches. The Green and Whites concede an average of 1.33 goals per home game in the 2. Liga while the Hertha average 1.40 goals on the road.
