Thursday, Arsenal goes to the field of Rapid Vienna on behalf of the first day of the Europa League. The two teams will want to start at best in this group B.
Rapid Vienna vs Arsenal Soccer Betting Tips
2nd in the Austrian Bundesliga behind the untouchable RB Salzburg, Rapid Vienna did rather well last year in its championship, notably ahead of Wolfsberger and LASK. Engaged in the Champions League play-offs, the club coached by Dietmar Khühbauher was released in the last round by La Gantoise (2-1). On the other hand, the players from the capital negotiated their start to the season very well. Undefeated, they took 10 points out of 12 possible and remain on 3 wins in a row against St Polten (1-2) and LASK (3-0) in the league and against Neudstat in the Cup (1-5) last weekend.
Much too disappointing to hope to appear well in the Premier League last year, Arsenal had not been able to secure a European place through the championship. But the Gunners have proven they have the resources by winning the FA Cup and clinching a place in the Europa League almost unhoped-for. After 5 days played this season in the Premier League, the Londoners seem to have started rather well. At the level against teams supposedly weaker as against Fulham (0-3), West-Ham (2-1) and Sheffield United (2-1), they, however, fell against Liverpool (3-1) and Manchester City (1-0) last Saturday.
The workforce for Rapid Vienna vs Arsenal
Overall, the Rapid Vienne group is very little known to the French-speaking public. Only one player from this team belongs to the Austrian national team. It is the promising defenseman Ullman. Otherwise, we find at the front the Japanese international Kitagawa and the Greek striker Fountas, author of 4 goals in as many days since the resumption. For this game, substitute defender Greiml, long-time injured Velimirovic, important defender Dibon and striker Schobesberger are all down.
Arsenal should make the trip without substitutes Pablo Mari, Mustafi, Chambers and Martinelli. Moreover, the little-used Smith-Rowe is uncertain. Arrived from Atlético Madrid at the end of the transfer window, Ghanaian midfielder Partey came into play at the end of the match against City. Upfront, we could find the attacking trio made up of Willian, Lacazette and Aubameyang.
Key points for the match Rapid Vienna vs Arsenal
The match with a limited number of spectators (30% of the stadium capacity).
Coaches have the possibility of making 5 substitutions during the game.
Rapid Vienna vs Arsenal Soccer Betting Tips
Arsenal could be in a position to come and win in the Austrian capital on Thursday night. Arsenal victory!
Betting Tips: Arsenal
Odds: 1.55
