This huge Conference League quarter-final showdown between Djurgårdens IF and Rapid Vienna kicks off on Thursday. It goes without saying that spot in the semi-final for the winners, it could well be a fantastic encounter from these two.
All Djurgårdens IF v Rapid Vienna match predictions, user poll and stats are shown below (plus the best game odds).
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Djurgårdens IF
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Djurgårdens IF, who won their previous game, will hope for a similar result following a 0-1 Allsvenskan triumph versus IK Sirius.
In that match, Djurgårdens IF managed 48% possession and 17 shots on goal with 7 of them on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Djurgårdens IF was Adam Ståhl (51'). On the other side, IK Sirius got 9 attempts at goal with 2 on target.
Jani Honkavaara's Djurgårdens IF have found the net 9 times in their past six outings. The corresponding number of goals that they have conceded in those same games stands at 8.
Rapid Vienna
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After suffering a loss in their previous game against Sturm Graz in Bundesliga action, Rapid Vienna and their fans will hope to get a better result this time.
In that game, Rapid Vienna had 56% possession and 10 shots at goal with 2 of them on target. Sturm Graz got 10 attempts on goal with 3 on target. William Bøving (18') and Leon Grgic (90') scored for Sturm Graz.
Looking at their form, and Rapid Vienna have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 matches, conceding 8 goals in total. Defensively, Rapid Vienna have clearly had some problems. That kind of pattern won’t necessarily be sustained into this match, of course.
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Team News: Djurgårdens IF
Regarding absentees, there’s just one fitness concern for the Djurgårdens IF boss Jani Honkavaara to contend with thanks to an almost full-strength squad. Malkolm Nilsson Säfqvist (Elbow injury) will miss out.
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Team News: Rapid Vienna
Rapid Vienna manager Robert Klauß has not got a full squad to pick from. Laurenz Orgler (Knee injury), Guido Burgstaller (Skull base fracture) and Nikolaus Wurmbrand (Hamstring injury) won’t be making appearances.
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Prediction
We’re of the opinion that Rapid Vienna and Djurgårdens IF could both end up scoring in what appears to be a good match-up, with little separating these two teams.
A close call, and we think a draw is quite likely. We’re therefore predicting a 1-1 scoreline at the conclusion of the game.
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⚽️ What are the best odds for this match?
Checking the latest betting odds for this match on the full-time result market, the win for Djurgårdens IF can be had for 2.7, going for the game finishing all-square is 3.1 and taking a punt on the win for Rapid Vienna is 2.7. They’re the best of the prices being offered right now.
Peter Guest,
00:00 07/04/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
🏟️ Team Focus:
Djurgårdens IF
Formed: 1891
Stadium: 3Arena (30,000)
Captain: Jacob Une Larsson
Chairman: Lars-Erik Sjöberg
Manager: Jani Honkavaara
Competitions: Allsvenskan position 12, Conference League Qualifiers (Play Off Round), Conference League (Quarter Finals)