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

Today, Thursday, Rapid Vienna will face CS Universitatea Craiova at home at 9 PM. Both clubs are looking to turn things around and finally score points after a weak start in the Conference League. Here are the key 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 showdown 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 the 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 get past a 1-1 draw at FC Noah from Armenia in the second match. 

As a result, Rapid is currently in 35th and thus second-to-last place in the table, while Craiova is in 28th place. To reach the safe zone and qualify for the playoffs, 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 well in the ECL so far, one Rapid player has stood out in the league. The 19-year-old Nikolaus Wurmbrand has already scored four times this season. He is definitely a player to keep an eye on today. 

For Universitatea Craiova, nothing goes past Steven Nsimba this season. The Frenchman has already scored six goals this season and is always a threat. He should also be closely watched. 

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