Rapid Vienna vs Heart Of Midlothian: Prediction, H2H & Betting Tips

Rapid Vienna and Heart of Midlothian played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in their UEFA Europa Conference League encounter on 26 August 2026. The Austrian hosts held a narrow 1-0 advantage heading into the half-time break before the contest opened up significantly in the second period.

Both managers deployed mirrored tactical setups for the European clash. Johannes Thorup lined up Rapid Vienna in a 4-3-3 formation, while Wouter Vrancken set out his Heart of Midlothian side in an identical 4-3-3 shape. Azerbaijani referee Elcin Masiyev was the man in the middle overseeing proceedings.

Having gone into the interval trailing by a single goal, the visitors rallied in the second half to turn the clash into a four-goal thriller. A high-scoring second period saw the sides trade blows, ultimately ensuring that both teams walked away with a share of the spoils at the final whistle.

The result leaves Rapid Vienna still searching for a victory against the Scottish outfit across their recent encounters. Over their last two meetings, Rapid Vienna have won zero while Hearts hold one victory alongside this 2-2 draw.