Despite a sharp decline in results for Rapid Vienna, Copenhagen aren’t considered clear favourites for this match in Vienna. The Austrians are still near the top eight of the Conference League, while the Danes are just gaining momentum—their encounter will be one of the crucial fixtures in Thursday's lineup.
Rapid Vienna's loss to Omonia (1:3) last week marked their sixth consecutive match without a win, including a friendly against Austria Vienna (1:2). During this period, they failed to score in two matches, reflecting Guido Burgstaller's poor form. Their draw with Shamrock Rovers (1:1) in the fourth round showed that achieving results even with home support is challenging (only three shots on target with 1.84 xG).
Since the November international break, Copenhagen have been unstoppable—securing six consecutive victories across all competitions, scoring at least two goals in five of those games. In matches against Dinamo Minsk (2:1) and Hearts (2:0), the Danes created a total of 4.39 xG. Copenhagen's powerful attacking group remains unfazed by Roony Bardghji's injury, as experienced players like Viktor Claesson and Mohamed Elyounoussi consistently create opportunities for each other.
The clash between Rapid Vienna and Copenhagen might spring a surprise, but there is confidence in a double chance for the Danes. Copenhagen will extend their unbeaten run and climb further up the Conference League table.
