CFR Cluj vs Rapid Bucuresti: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 March

CFR Cluj

W W W D D

3rd place in Championship Playoffs

1-0

20/03/2026 19:45

Rapid Bucuresti

L L L L D

5th place in Championship Playoffs

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for CFR Cluj vs Rapid Bucuresti on 20 March 2026 (kick-off: 19:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full CFR Cluj vs Rapid Bucuresti preview before placing your bet.

CFR Cluj are currently 3rd with 43 points after 10 matches.
Rapid Bucuresti sit 5th with 34 points from 10 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: a draw with probability 30%.
Head-to-head history favors CFR Cluj, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Rapid Bucuresti have no wins, while 3 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

19:45

2026-03-20

CFR Cluj vs Rapid Bucuresti - Prediction & Odds

CFR Cluj

Rapid Bucuresti

2026-03-20 19:45

STANDINGS UP TO 20/03/2026

Championship Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 CS Universitatea Craiova	50	10	6	2	2	12	6	6
02 Universitaea Cluj	46	10	6	1	3	13	11	2
03 CFR Cluj	43	10	4	4	2	8	7	1
04 Dinamo Bucuresti	39	10	3	4	3	13	12	1
05 Rapid Bucuresti	34	10	1	3	6	8	14	-6
06 Arges	32	10	1	4	5	6	10	-4

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 UTA Arad	39	9	5	2	2	14	7	7
02 FCSB	37	9	4	2	3	13	9	4
03 FC Otelul Galati	35	9	4	2	3	17	15	2
04 FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc	33	9	5	2	2	11	8	3
05 FC Botosani	33	9	3	3	3	13	17	-4
06 Hermannstadt	25	9	3	4	2	13	10	3
07 Farul Constanta	25	9	1	3	5	8	11	-3
08 Petrolul Ploiesti	25	9	2	3	4	9	15	-6
09 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia	22	9	2	3	4	11	13	-2
10 Metaloglobus	16	9	2	4	3	10	14	-4

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 CS Universitatea Craiova	60	30	17	9	4	53	27	26
02 Rapid Bucuresti	56	30	16	8	6	47	30	17
03 Universitaea Cluj	54	30	16	6	8	48	27	21
04 CFR Cluj	53	30	15	8	7	49	40	9
05 Dinamo Bucuresti	52	30	14	10	6	42	28	14
06 Arges	50	30	15	5	10	37	28	9
07 FCSB	46	30	13	7	10	48	40	8
08 UTA Arad	43	30	11	10	9	39	44	-5
09 FC Botosani	42	30	11	9	10	37	29	8
10 FC Otelul Galati	41	30	11	8	11	39	32	7
11 Farul Constanta	37	30	10	7	13	39	37	2
12 Petrolul Ploiesti	32	30	7	11	12	24	31	-7
13 FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc	32	30	8	8	14	30	58	-28
14 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia	25	30	7	4	19	27	46	-19
15 Hermannstadt	23	30	5	8	17	29	50	-21
16 Metaloglobus	12	30	2	6	22	25	66	-41

Head To Head

10/02/2026 18:00

CFR Cluj

1 - 1

Rapid Bucuresti

ROMC

23/11/2025 18:30

CFR Cluj

3 - 0

Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D1

20/07/2025 18:30

Rapid Bucuresti

1 - 1

CFR Cluj

ROM D1

19/05/2025 17:30

Rapid Bucuresti

1 - 4

CFR Cluj

ROM D1

14/04/2025 17:30

CFR Cluj

1 - 1

Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D1

19/12/2024 18:00

Rapid Bucuresti

0 - 2

CFR Cluj

ROMC

CFR Cluj

50%

Draw

50%

Rapid Bucuresti

CFR Cluj Last 6 matches

16/03/2026 18:30

Universitaea Cluj 2 - 1 CFR Cluj ROM D1

09/03/2026 18:00

CFR Cluj 2 - 0 Dinamo Bucuresti ROM D1

04/03/2026 18:30

CS Universitatea Craiova 1 - 1 CFR Cluj ROMC

28/02/2026 18:00

Farul Constanta 1 - 2 CFR Cluj ROM D1

21/02/2026 16:00

CFR Cluj 2 - 1 Petrolul Ploiesti ROM D1

16/02/2026 15:00

Hermannstadt 0 - 1 CFR Cluj ROM D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Rapid Bucuresti

14/03/2026 19:00

Rapid Bucuresti 3 - 2 Dinamo Bucuresti ROM D1

08/03/2026 18:00

Rapid Bucuresti 1 - 1 CS Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

02/03/2026 17:30

FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia 1 - 2 Rapid Bucuresti ROM D1

21/02/2026 18:30

Rapid Bucuresti 2 - 1 Dinamo Bucuresti ROM D1

15/02/2026 15:00

Farul Constanta 3 - 1 Rapid Bucuresti ROM D1

10/02/2026 18:00

CFR Cluj 1 - 1 Rapid Bucuresti ROMC

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Romania Liga I

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

246

Avg. per game

0.82

Conceded

171

Avg. per game

0.57

Scored

239

Avg. per game

0.80

Conceded

185

Avg. per game

0.62

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

168 (56%)132 (44%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

167 (56%)131 (44%)

CFR Cluj

Recent matches

Rapid Bucuresti

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

CFR Cluj

Rapid Bucuresti

Shots

CFR Cluj

Total shots

12.43 avg / game

Blocked

357 total

Avg. 3.37

Rapid Bucuresti

Total shots

11.46 avg / game

Blocked

343 total

Avg. 3.77

CFR Cluj Pass Rapid Bucuresti

Total passes

62834

Avg. 388 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

58273

Avg. 419 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

CFR Cluj

300

Played games

Rapid Bucuresti

298

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.38

113

Clean sheets

0.32

4.67

1401

Corners

1349

4.53

6.24

1873

Throw-ins

1468

4.93

1.43

430

Offsides

258

0.87

2.08

625

GK saves

621

2.08

CFR Cluj

DISCIPLINARY

Rapid Bucuresti

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.92

575

542

1.82

0.08

0.09

10.60

3179

Fouls

2483

8.33

6.65

1995

Tackles

1831

6.14

NEXT MATCHES

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CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM

How We Build the CFR Cluj vs Rapid Bucuresti Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for CFR Cluj vs Rapid Bucuresti on 20 March 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Romania Liga I fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

CFR Cluj vs Rapid Bucuresti Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess CFR Cluj's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Rapid Bucuresti's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Romania Liga I Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Romania Liga I standings and the Romania Liga I form table to understand exactly where CFR Cluj and Rapid Bucuresti sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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