Match facts: CS Universitatea Craiova v SK Rapid Wien | OneFootball

This Thursday, Rapid Vienna will face CS Universitatea Craiova at home at 9 p.m. For both clubs, after a weak start in the Conference League, it’s all about turning things around and finally picking up some points. Here are the most important facts about the match. 

Previous Encounters

So far, the Romanians and the Austrians have never faced each other in an official match. This makes the clash between the two opponents all the more exciting. 

Conference League Start for Both Teams

Rapid Vienna’s start in the Europa Conference League has been a complete disaster so far. The Green-Whites lost their first game against Lech Poznań 1-4 and were defeated by Fiorentina 0-3 in the second match. 

CS Universitatea Craiova also had a modest start. After a 0-2 defeat at Raków Częstochowa, the Romanians couldn’t do better than a 1-1 draw at FC Noah from Armenia in their second match. 

As a result, Rapid currently sits in 35th place, which is next to last in the table, while Craiova is in 28th place. To reach safety and qualify for the play-offs, both teams need to finish at least 24th. The pressure to win tomorrow’s match is therefore high on both sides. 

Which Players Should You Watch?

While things haven’t gone so well in the ECL so far, one Rapid player has managed to stand out in the league. The 19-year-old Nikolaus Wurmbrand has already scored four times this season. He’s definitely a player to keep an eye on today. 

For Universitatea Craiova, everything this season revolves around Steven Nsimba. The Frenchman has already netted six goals this season and is always a threat. He’s another player you should always keep in mind. 

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