International : UEFA Conference League Final Stage - Rapid Wien vs Borac Banja Luka

Rapid Wien vs Banja Luka – Conference League Second Leg Analysis

Game Plan & Betting Angle

Rapid Wien heads into this second leg with a clear advantage after dominating the first leg but being held to a 1-1 draw due to a late Banja Luka penalty. The Austrian side showcased superior ball possession and created far more chances, while the Bosnians barely threatened throughout the match.

Now back at Allianz Stadion in Vienna, Rapid Wien is expected to fully control the tempo. The Austrians have been extremely strong at home this season, boasting a 7-2-1 record in the Bundesliga with 19 goals scored and only 9 conceded. In the Conference League, they’ve also handled weaker opposition with ease, including a 3-0 win over FC Copenhagen and a dominant performance against Shamrock Rovers (1-1), where they simply lacked efficiency.

Key Factors & Match Dynamics

• Banja Luka's Weak Away Form – They’ve lost heavily on the road to teams like Klaksvik (2-1), Vikingur (2-0), and Shamrock Rovers (3-0). The Bosnians struggle defensively and are unlikely to handle Rapid’s high press.
• Rapid’s Home Dominance – Collecting twice as many points at home compared to away games and scoring freely against stronger teams.
• Massive Quality Gap – The Austrian Bundesliga is miles ahead of the Bosnian league in terms of intensity and technical quality.
• Banja Luka Will Need to Attack – With the tie level, the away side will have to push forward, opening up spaces for Rapid’s pacey wingers and set-piece threats.

With Banja Luka’s defensive struggles and Rapid's strength at home, I expect the Austrians to dominate and secure a comfortable win. The Asian Handicap -1.5 line looks very solid here, as Rapid should be able to break down Banja Luka and win by at least two goals.

PREDICTION: Rapid Wien Asian Handicap -1.5