The Conference League playoff tie between Rapid Vienna and Hearts is finely balanced after a pulsating 2-2 draw at Tynecastle last week, and the Record Sport team has delivered its predictions for the decisive second leg in the Austrian capital.
Rapid host Hearts after the pair played out an entertaining draw in the first leg. The Austrians looked like being a bit too slick as they took a first-half lead and missed some chances. But Wouter Vrancken's men stepped it up after the break and turned the game on its head. James Wilson's screamer will live long in the memory, even if Rapid did level things up with 11 minutes left.
Hearts' European campaign so far
Dundee United took this team to penalties last season, although had the luxury of the second leg at home. But their display in the Austrian capital will give the capital club belief, even if the hosts are favourites to progress to the Conference League proper.
Having been handed tough draws on every Euro competition so far - including pulling the highest ranked qualifiers of all three in Benfica - the Gorgie Boys are perhaps due a slice of luck.
Record Sport predictions
Fraser Wilson: Wouter Vrancken's men were battered in the Champions League and Europa League qualifiers but they are improving with every week. It's do-or-die in Vienna now. They have the quality at the top end of the pitch to do damage. It's all about keeping it tight at the back. A huge night and a huge result will see the Vrancken era really take off. Rapid Vienna 1 Hearts 2
Gavin Berry: The Jambos return to the city of one of their most famous ever European away wins but repeating their 1988 heroics against Austria Vienna is going to be a tough task. With eight wins from nine competitive games - last week's draw in Gorgie ending their perfect start to the season - so far it underlines the task facing Wouter Vrancken's men, who have struggled on the road with three defeats and 12 goals conceded. Rapid Vienna 2 Hearts 0
Scott McDermott: Just like the first leg at Tynecastle, expect goals in this one, especially given Hearts' current form. But Wouter Vrancken's side isn't strong enough defensively, which could play into Rapid's hands. The Jambos are more than capable of scoring in Vienna, but they've struggled at the back, making it impossible to see them keeping a clean sheet. Rapid Vienna 3 Hearts 1
Ryan McDonald: Hearts are getting better and better under Wouter Vrancken but I fear they are about to tumble out of a third European competition in the space of a month. A first-leg win at Tynecastle would've given the Jambos a right good chance of qualifying but Rapid on home turf will likely just edge it. Rapid Vienna 2 Hearts 1
Robbie Copeland: Hearts surprised a few in that first leg and they have every right to be confident they could do the same again in Austria. But I just fancy the hosts, with their quality and European pedigree, to edge it on home turf. Rapid Vienna 3 Hearts 1
Ross Pilcher: These two were fairly well matched at Tynecastle, even if Rapid looked a bit sharper initially. They'll be well up for this on home turf and their fans expect to progress. But like Hearts, they don't appear too hot defensively and both sides have shown they can score for fun. Given what they've faced in these qualifiers so far though, there's nothing for Vrancken's men to be fearful of and big Beay reus cold be the difference. Rapid 2 Hearts 2 AET (Hearts win on pens)
Scott Burns: Wouter Vrancken has had a baptism of fire in Europe. I think he can get the result they need to prolong their Euro campaign. Dundee United showed last season that Rapid are no longer a team to fear. Rapid 1 Hearts 2
