The rivalry dates back to the two clubs ' foundations : Rapid was formed as a working - class club , .
Austria traditionally represented the bourgeois city centre elite. ( 13 ) As of 4 October 2010 , 294 league matches have been played .
The rivalry dates back to the two clubs ' foundations : Rapid was formed as a working - class club , whereas Austria traditionally represented the bourgeois city centre elite. ( 13 ) As of 4 October 2010 , 294 league matches have been played .