Rapid Vienna came from behind to beat Hamburger SV in a five-goal thriller.
Rapid Vienna came from behind to beat Hamburger SV 3-2 in a club friendly, with a brace from Kara and the winning goal from Auer; Hamburger SV suffered a defeat after having taken the lead.
- 0'The match has started.
Rapid Vienna hosts Hamburger SV.
- 3'E. Kara puts Rapid Vienna ahead.
In the 3rd minute, E. Kara scored, giving Rapid Vienna a 1-0 lead against Hamburger SV. The home team had a very enthusiastic start.
- 16'Y. Poulsen helps Hamburger SV equalize.
In the 16th minute, Y. Poulsen scored, helping Hamburger SV equalize 1-1. The goal brought the game back to a level playing field.
- 24'A. Gronbaek puts Hamburger SV ahead.
In the 24th minute, A. Gronbaek scored, giving Hamburger SV a 1-2 lead over Rapid Vienna.
- 35'Rapid Vienna brought the match back to a tie.
In the 35th minute, E. Kara scored, helping Rapid Vienna equalize 2-2. The match is proving exciting with a clear back-and-forth struggle.
- 37'J. Auer put Rapid Vienna ahead.
In the 37th minute, J. Auer scored to give Rapid Vienna a 3-2 lead over Hamburger SV. The match was full of excitement as Rapid Vienna had just scored their third goal.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 3-2.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'Rapid Vienna made personnel changes at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Rapid Vienna brought E. Roka onto the field to replace B. Bolla. This was a substitution at the start of the second half, with Rapid Vienna leading Hamburger SV.
- 46'Rapid Vienna made adjustments at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Rapid Vienna brought S. Raux Yao on to replace JM Scholler. Leading 3-2 after a turbulent first half, Rapid Vienna made a personnel change at the start of the second half.
- 46'Rapid Vienna made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Rapid Vienna brought R. Amane on to replace N. Bajlicz. The substitution was made at the start of the second half, when the match was in full swing.
- 46'Rapid Vienna made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, M. Seidl came on as a substitute for L. Schaub for Rapid Vienna. The home team went into the second half with a 3-2 lead.
- 62'Rapid Vienna made a substitution in the 62nd minute.
In the 62nd minute, Rapid Vienna made a substitution, with M. Tilio coming on to replace T. Adamsen. The home team was leading 3-2, and Tilio's appearance could provide a boost in the final stages of the match.
- 62'Rapid Vienna made a substitution in the 62nd minute.
In the 62nd minute, Rapid Vienna brought T. Gulliksen on to replace E. Kara, in a notable personnel change.
- 69'Rapid Vienna made a substitution in the 69th minute.
In the 69th minute, J. Horn came on as a substitute for J. Auer for Rapid Vienna. The home team made the substitution while leading Hamburger SV 3-2.
- 69'Rapid Vienna made a substitution in the 69th minute.
In the 69th minute, Rapid Vienna brought P. Dahl on to replace N. Wurmbrand, making a notable personnel change for the Austrian team.
- 69'Rapid Vienna made a substitution in the 69th minute.
In the 69th minute, M. Haidara came on as a substitute for Y. Demir of Rapid Vienna. The home team was leading 3-2 in a game full of ups and downs.
- 75'Rapid Vienna made a substitution in the 75th minute.
In the 75th minute, Rapid Vienna brought F. Demir onto the field to replace N. Cvetkovic. Leading Hamburger SV 3-2, Rapid Vienna made another substitution for the final stretch of the match.
- 75'Rapid Vienna made a substitution in the 75th minute.
In the 75th minute, A. Groller came on as a substitute for E. Roka for Rapid Vienna. The home team maintained their 3-2 lead against Hamburger SV.
- 90+2'Hamburger SV received a yellow card at the end of the match.
In the 90+2nd minute, Hamburger SV received a yellow card while Rapid Vienna was leading 3-2. The card came in injury time, when the match was entering its tense final stages.
- KTFinal score: Rapid Vienna 3-2 Hamburger SV
The match ended with a score of 3-2.
Updated at 01:54 on July 19, 2026
Rapid Vienna will face Hamburger SV in a Club Friendly match at 00:00 on July 19, 2026. Rapid Vienna's biggest advantage going into the match is their consistent form in their last five games, during which they have remained undefeated.
Rapid Vienna maintains positive form.
In their last five matches, Rapid Vienna have won three and drawn two. This run of results shows the team is maintaining the necessary stability ahead of their clash with Hamburger SV.
Notably, Rapid Vienna not only avoided defeat but also had a majority of wins in their recent run of form. This could provide a certain level of confidence, especially in a friendly match where teams often want to test their ability to operate and maintain a consistent pace of play.
Hamburger SV faces a significant test.
Hamburger SV will face Rapid Vienna, who are currently on a positive run of results. However, the available data does not provide information on Hamburger SV's recent form, league position, squad strength, or head-to-head record. Therefore, there is insufficient basis to make a more in-depth assessment of the visitors' advantage or a direct comparison between the two sides.
In this context, the course of the match will likely depend on how each team approaches their respective goals in a friendly game. Rapid Vienna has reason to enter with confidence from their five-match unbeaten streak, while Hamburger SV needs to demonstrate their ability to balance the game against an opponent in good form.
Points that could decide the match
For Rapid Vienna, the top priority is maintaining the consistency shown in their recent run of results, while also translating that psychological advantage into control of the game. Three wins in their last five matches suggest the team is capable of leading the game to positive outcomes, although the data doesn't detail how they achieved those results.
Conversely, Hamburger SV needs to limit Rapid Vienna's momentum. Without information on tactical formations, expected lineups, or absent players, it's impossible to draw any concrete conclusions about the on-field battles or how the two teams will organize their attacks and defenses.
Pre-match analysis
Rapid Vienna has a clear advantage in terms of recorded form leading up to the match, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 games. However, this is a friendly match and the available data does not allow for a full assessment of the relative strengths of the two teams.
Overall, Rapid Vienna enters the match with a solid foundation and a notable unbeaten streak. Hamburger SV will need to produce a convincing performance to break that confidence, while Rapid Vienna has a chance to continue its positive trend if they control the game well.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
