TIPS - Rapid Wien VS ACF Fiorentina

[(Rapid Wien) Strength]:
1. Rapid Wien have yet to secure a point in the Conference League league phase. Facing Serie A side ACF Fiorentina, they surely hope to take 3 points in this home game to move up.
2. Rapid Wien met ACF Fiorentina twice in the 2023 Conference League, and the former beat their rivals 1-0 at home.

[(Rapid Wien) Weakness]:
1. Rapid Wien received 1 win, 1 draw, and 4 losses in the last 6 competitive games, including a 2-0 home loss to LASK in the last league game.
2. Rapid Wien conceded 13 goals in the previous 6 competitive games, averaging over 2 goals per game, boasting poor defense lately.
3. Rapid Wien scored only 3 goals in the previous 6 competitive games, with an average of less than 1 goal per game, revealing poor attack lately.
4. Rapid Wien showed unstable performances in the league this season, currently ranking in 4th place. Besides, they only recorded 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses at home in the league, with a win rate of less than 50%.
5. Rapid Wien lost the previous 6 competitive games and the last 2 home ones in AH.

[(ACF Fiorentina) Strength]:
1. ACF Fiorentina performed poorly in the Serie A this season, remaining winless so far. The team urgently need to find a winning feeling and rebuild confidence in the Conference League. Facing the equally struggling Rapid Wien away from home in this fixture, ACF Fiorentina will push for a victory to solidify their position for advancing from the league phase.
2. ACF Fiorentina secured a 2-game winning streak lately, showing stable performances in the Conference League. In the previous 10 European football matches, they recorded 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses.
3. ACF Fiorentina won only 3 of the previous 10 away games and lost the last 4 away matches in AH.

[(ACF Fiorentina) Neutral]:
ACF Fiorentina received 1 win and 1 loss in the previous 2 encounters against Rapid Wien.

[(ACF Fiorentina) Weakness]:
1. ACF Fiorentina have been in underwhelming overall form lately, achieving 1 win, 4 draws, and 1 loss in the last 6 competitive games. They suffered a crushing 2-1 away loss to AC Milan in the last league game, resulting in a 2-game losing streak.
2. ACF Fiorentina only drew three and lost one in the previous four away matches, performing poorly on the road lately. They have an away win rate of only 30% in the last 10 competitive matches.
3. ACF Fiorentina scored only 2 goals in the previous 4 games, failing to score against the weak Torino FC and Barcelona in the Serie A.

[Tips]:
Rapid Wien hold the home advantage, but their recent form has been poor, showing an imbalance in both attack and defense, particularly with numerous defensive vulnerabilities.

Despite their poor performance in the Serie A, ACF Fiorentina displayed a completely different face in the Europa League.

In terms of squad strength, ACF Fiorentina's total market value is approximately five times that of Rapid Wien, indicating a clear advantage in player quality.

Historical head-to-head records show both teams winning at home, but in the 1-0 loss away from home, ACF Fiorentina actually controlled the rhythm of the game, only suffering from poor attacking efficiency.

Rapid Wien's recent home advantage is negligible, having lost two consecutive home games, and their defense appears loose, making it difficult to withstand ACF Fiorentina's diversified attacking system.

Considering Rapid Wien's persistent slump in both attack and defense and ACF Fiorentina's relative strength in European football, the away team are expected to secure all three points.

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