Rapid Vienna — Fiorentina : Match Preview and Prediction for October 23,2025

Rapid Vienna’s Current Form

Rapid Vienna appointed the experienced Peter Stoeger as their new coach this summer. While his tenure started promisingly, the former Borussia Dortmund coach and his squad are now facing a challenging period, having suffered four consecutive defeats. The Green-Whites recently lost 0-2 to LASK in Vienna, conceding twice in the first half. Despite creating numerous chances, Rapid’s finishing proved to be a significant weakness, failing to convert their opportunities.

Conference League Struggles

Their campaign also began on a sour note, with a heavy 1-4 defeat to Lech Poznan. It’s clear the team is currently experiencing a dip in form and a minor crisis. The upcoming match against Fiorentina is certainly not expected to be an easy fixture for the hosts. Key players Bischof, Dahl, Borkeit, Marcelin, and Strunz will be unavailable, and these absences will undoubtedly diminish the team’s overall potential.

Fiorentina’s Managerial Change

Fiorentina also appointed a new coach this summer. Following their best Serie A finish in years (6th place), it seemed logical to continue with Palladino. However, management decided otherwise, bringing Stefano Pioli back from the Middle East – a decision that, in hindsight, may not have been for the best.

Serie A Performance

The ‘Viola’s’ performance in Serie A has been quite challenging recently; since Palladino’s departure, there’s been little positive momentum. After seven rounds in the Italian championship, Fiorentina is still without a win. In their most recent league match, the ‘Lilies’ put up a decent fight against AC Milan, initially leading 1-0 at San Siro, but eventually succumbed to a 1-2 defeat, narrowly missing out on points in a tough away fixture.

Conference League Success

However, in the , the Italians have been consistently strong. With two finals and a semi-final appearance in the last three years in this tournament, they are now embarking on a new quest to conquer Europe’s ‘third-tier’ competition, starting with positive results. They successfully navigated past Ukrainian side Polesie in the qualifiers (3-0 and 3-2 wins) and comfortably defeated Sigma Olomouc 2-0 at home in the group stage. The ‘Viola’ will undoubtedly travel to Vienna seeking another positive outcome. Kouame, Lamptey, and Richardson will not be playing for them in Austria.