Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Rapid Vienna
Match Time & Date:
16/09/2021
18:45
Prediction: 0-2
Genk
Rapid Wien and Genk face each other in a highly-anticipated Europa League game at Allianz Stadion. The Austrians suffered a shocking 2-1 loss to Admira in their last league match, and it is no surprise the odds for away win have been dropping. Even though Rapid boss Dietmar Kuhbauer should have a full squad to choose from, we are not tempted to put our money on the hosts.
Genk, on the other hand, head into the match following a 1-1 draw with Royale Union. De Smurfen aim to take advantage of Rapid’s shaky defence, and seeing that John van den Brom can count on key players for the match, we are tempted to put our money on John van den Brom’s troops. In their last meeting in the Europa League, back in 2016, Genk defeated Rapid Vienna thanks to Nikolaos Karelis’ goal.
Highlighted Player (Filip Stojkovic ):
Following a successful spell with Serbian giants Crvena Zvezda, Montenegro full-back Filip Stojkovic joined Rapid Wien in 2019. Stojkovic was part of the Crvena Zvezda team that defeated Liverpool in the 2018/19 Champions League campaign, and, no doubt, that is considered one of the biggest successes of his career.
The Montenegro footballer is a product of the Bukovik Razanj youth team, and, in 2006 he was spotted by Crvena Zvezda’s scouts. From 2009 to 2017 Filip played for the likes of Sopot (loan), Banat (loan), Cukaricki, and 1860 Munchen before returning to Stadion Rajko Mitic. Nowadays the pacey full-back plays for both Rapid Wien and the Montenegro national team.
He made his debut for the national team in a 1-0 loss to Turkey in 2016. Since Stojkovic is a footballer of Serbian descent, he has eight caps for the Serbia U21 team. The Rapid Wien defender wears the No. 22 shirt at the Austrian club.
Highlighted Team (Genk):
Founded in 1988, Genk are considered one of the youngest clubs in Belgium. Luminus Arena is the home stadium of the club, the capacity of the venue is 24 956 and it was built in 1999. Speaking of UEFA matches, the stadium can hold 21 500 spectators.
Genk clinched one Belgian Pro League trophy in the 20th century, with the team winning the 1989/1999 title. They finished the season with 73 points, two points clear of second-placed Club Brugge. Genk won their second domestic trophy in 2002 and the team lifted the Belgian Pro League title in 2011 as well. Speaking of the Belgian Cup, the club clinched their fourth trophy in the competition in 2013.
The club is well known for their brilliant school and you should bear in mind that the likes of Steven Defour, Christian Benteke, Thibaut Courtois, Divock Origi and Kevin De Bruyne are all products of Genk’s football academy.
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