Rapid Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction, Lineups & Odds

FC Rapid Bucharest

CS Universitatea Craiova
Bet Against Goals
We’re confident that there will be a low goal count when Rapid Bucharest and Universitatea Craiova meet. The Total Goals market offers us the chance to bet on Under 2.5 and the odds of 1.74 look really appealing.
1-1 Draw in Most Recent H2H
Rapid Bucharest last game was a 2-1 win over Politehnica Iasi at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti. That means it’s now been two home victories on the spin. The Burgundy Eagles enjoyed 61% possession and had seven shots on target, while Claudiu Petrila scored both goals.
Universitatea Craiova drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco against Dinamo Bucharest. Constantin Galca's men recorded 41% possession and totalled six shots on goal, with Alexandru Mitrita finding the net.
U Craiova have not lost to Rapid in the past four games, with the last clash seeing a 1-1 draw played out at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. The previous 10 H2H games have ended in five U Craiova victories, three draws and two Rapid wins.
Liga I | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
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5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 13.2 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal. Rapid have had 51.8% possession, 459.8 passes and 5.1 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 0.5 goals from 12.7 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 3.7 corners.
Top goalscorers are Claudiu Petrila and Aaron Salem Boupendza on 3 goals, while Alexandru Pascanu has bagged 2. Claudiu Petrila and Cristian Manea have the most assists with 2, while goalie Benjamin Siegrist has recorded 4 clean sheets.
Universitatea Craiova – Last 10 League GamesU Craiova have won 4, lost 2 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.4 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 15.1 attempts. The Lions from Bănie have averaged 56.2% possession, 482.4 passes, 4.4 corners awarded and 3.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts.
Stefan Baiaram has scored 3, followed by Alexandru Mitrita, Luis Paradela and Denil Maldonado with 2 goals apiece. Alexandru Mitrita has had 3 assists, with Laurentiu Popescu notching 1 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Rapid Bucharest confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Mihai Aioani (GK), Cristian Manea, Denis Ciobotariu, Alexandru Pascanu, Razvan Onea, Tobias Christensen, Jakub Hromada, Andrei Borza, Claudiu Micovschi, Borisav Burmaz, Alex Dobre.
Universitatea Craiova confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Laurentiu Popescu (GK), Carlos Mora, Denil Maldonado, Gjoko Zajkov, Nicusor Bancu, Takuto Oshima, Anzor Mekvabishvili, Stefan Bana, Alexandru Cicaldau, Alexandru Mitrita, Jovo Lukic.
Expert SuperLiga Analysis
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Rapid Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction
We hope you agree with our verdict of a low-scoring encounter, with an opportunity to back the 1.74 for the Under 2.5 Goals selection. We are not anticipating this SuperLiga clash to yield goals.
There are some bigger-priced options for those looking for larger odds and that includes the Result & Total Goals market. Combine Under 2.5 Goals with one of the teams to triumph.
Under 2.5 Probability
The betting sites make it a 57.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
Our Pick
Under 2.5 Goals @ 1.74
Correct Score Prediction
There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Rapid to win 1-0. We can’t pass up the odds of 7.50 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.
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Corners Prediction
Each of the past seven Universitatea Craiova games have involved the 9.5 Total Corners line not being covered. There is value when it comes to going under the Total Corners line and this is available at 1.72.
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Rapid Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova Odds
This Liga I match sees Rapid Bucharest available at 2.60 and Universitatea Craiova priced at 2.70 for the victory. The bookies have betting odds of 3.20 about the draw.
If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option.
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Head to Head
Rapid Bucharest vs U Craiova
- Liga I: 25/01 2025 Rapid Bucharest 1 U Craiova 0
- Liga I: 31/08 2024 U Craiova 1 Rapid Bucharest 1
- Liga I: 29/04 2024 Rapid Bucharest 1 U Craiova 2
- Liga I: 30/03 2024 U Craiova 2 Rapid Bucharest 1
- Liga I: 04/03 2024 U Craiova 1 Rapid Bucharest 1
- Liga I: 29/10 2023 Rapid Bucharest 2 U Craiova 0
- Liga I: 22/05 2023 Rapid Bucharest 2 U Craiova 3
- Liga I: 16/04 2023 U Craiova 3 Rapid Bucharest 1
- Liga I: 12/11 2022 Rapid Bucharest 2 U Craiova 2
- Liga I: 31/07 2022 U Craiova 0 Rapid Bucharest 1
Team Stats
Rapid Bucharest League Stats
Universitatea Craiova League Stats
Full-Time Result
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
Corners
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 3.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
Corners
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 4.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
Possession
- An average of 50.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
Possession
- An average of 52.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 56.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 away matches
Team News
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Rapid Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova Lineups
Rapid Bucharest Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
U Craiova Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Rapid Bucharest Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
U Craiova Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Rapid Bucharest Substitutes
- 1Benjamin Siegrist
- 4Mattias Kaeit
- 6Paul Iacob
- 9Clinton N'Jie
- 15Catalin Vulturar
- 20Constantin Grameni
- 22Cristian Sapunaru
- 25Xian Emmers
- 28Luka Gojkovic
- 55Rares Pop
U Craiova Substitutes
- 6Vladimir Screciu
- 14Lyes Houri
- 15Juraj Badelj
- 19Elvir Koljic
- 22Iago Carracedo
- 23Mihai Capatina
- 27David Barbu
- 33Silviu Lung Jr.
- 36Florin Gaspar
- 41Marcus Pacurar
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SuperLiga Table
Superliga Season
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Botosani | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
2 | CFR Cluj | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
3 | Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
4 | Dinamo Bucharest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
5 | Arges Pitesti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
6 | FCSB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
7 | FC Metaloglobus Bucuresti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
8 | Unirea Slobozia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
9 | Farul Constanta | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
10 | Hermannstadt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
11 | Otelul Galati | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
12 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
13 | Rapid Bucharest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
14 | UTA Arad | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
15 | U Cluj | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
16 | U Craiova | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Botosani | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
2 | CFR Cluj | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
3 | Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
4 | Dinamo Bucharest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
5 | Arges Pitesti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
6 | FCSB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
7 | FC Metaloglobus Bucuresti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
8 | Unirea Slobozia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
9 | Farul Constanta | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
10 | Hermannstadt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
11 | Otelul Galati | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
12 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
13 | Rapid Bucharest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
14 | UTA Arad | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
15 | U Cluj | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
16 | U Craiova | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
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