CS Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid Bucuresti: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 02 May

CS Universitatea Craiova

W L L D L

3rd place in Championship Playoffs

1-2

02/05/2025 13:30

Rapid Bucuresti

L L W D L

5th place in Championship Playoffs

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for CS Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid Bucuresti on 02 May 2025 (kick-off: 13:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full CS Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid Bucuresti preview before placing your bet.

CS Universitatea Craiova will face Rapid Bucuresti in Romania Liga I on May 2, 2025 at 13:30.
CS Universitatea Craiova are currently 3rd with 40 points after 10 matches.
Rapid Bucuresti sit 5th with 33 points from 10 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.84.

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

13:30

2025-05-02

CS Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid Bucuresti - Prediction & Odds

CS Universitatea Craiova

Rapid Bucuresti

2025-05-02 13:30

STANDINGS UP TO 02/05/2025

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

01 FC Steaua Bucuresti	52	10	7	3	0	18	9	9
02 CFR Cluj	43	10	4	4	2	17	11	6
03 CS Universitatea Craiova	40	10	4	2	4	13	11	2
04 Universitaea Cluj	39	10	4	1	5	12	15	-3
05 Rapid Bucuresti	33	10	2	4	4	12	17	-5
06 Dinamo Bucuresti	31	10	1	2	7	10	19	-9

Relegation	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Hermannstadt	36	9	4	3	2	12	8	4
02 FC Otelul Galati	35	9	6	1	2	13	5	8
03 UTA Arad	31	9	4	2	3	9	11	-2
04 Petrolul Ploiesti	31	9	3	2	4	10	10	0
05 Farul Constanta	31	9	3	4	2	12	9	3
06 FC Botosani	29	9	4	1	4	11	12	-1
07 CSM Politehnica Iasi	28	9	3	3	3	9	5	4
08 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia	27	9	3	5	1	11	8	3
09 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	26	9	1	2	6	7	16	-9
10 Gloria Buzau	17	9	2	1	6	4	14	-10

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Steaua Bucuresti	56	30	15	11	4	43	24	19
02 CFR Cluj	54	30	14	12	4	56	32	24
03 CS Universitatea Craiova	52	30	14	10	6	45	28	17
04 Universitaea Cluj	52	30	14	10	6	43	27	16
05 Dinamo Bucuresti	51	30	13	12	5	41	26	15
06 Rapid Bucuresti	46	30	11	13	6	35	26	9
07 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	41	30	11	8	11	38	35	3
08 Hermannstadt	41	30	11	8	11	34	40	-6
09 Petrolul Ploiesti	40	30	9	13	8	29	29	0
10 Farul Constanta	35	30	8	11	11	29	38	-9
11 UTA Arad	34	30	8	10	12	28	35	-7
12 FC Otelul Galati	32	30	7	11	12	24	32	-8
13 CSM Politehnica Iasi	31	30	8	7	15	29	46	-17
14 FC Botosani	31	30	7	10	13	26	37	-11
15 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia	26	30	7	5	18	28	47	-19
16 Gloria Buzau	20	30	5	5	20	25	51	-26

Head To Head

29/03/2025 14:00

Rapid Bucuresti

1 - 2

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

25/01/2025 14:00

Rapid Bucuresti

1 - 0

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

31/08/2024 14:30

CS Universitatea Craiova

1 - 1

Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D1

29/04/2024 13:30

Rapid Bucuresti

1 - 2

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

30/03/2024 15:00

CS Universitatea Craiova

2 - 1

Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D1

04/03/2024 14:00

CS Universitatea Craiova

1 - 1

Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D1

Rapid Bucuresti

33%

Draw

33%

CS Universitatea Craiova

33%

CS Universitatea Craiova Last 6 matches

26/04/2025 13:00

Universitaea Cluj 2 - 1 CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

21/04/2025 14:00

Dinamo Bucuresti 0 - 2 CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

13/04/2025 14:00

CS Universitatea Craiova 0 - 0 FC Steaua Bucuresti

ROM D1

07/04/2025 13:30

CFR Cluj 2 - 0 CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

03/04/2025 13:00

CFR Cluj 1 - 1 CS Universitatea Craiova

ROMC

29/03/2025 14:00

Rapid Bucuresti 1 - 2 CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Rapid Bucuresti

27/04/2025 14:00

Rapid Bucuresti 1 - 2 FC Steaua Bucuresti

ROM D1

23/04/2025 12:30

Hermannstadt 2 - 1 Rapid Bucuresti

ROMC

19/04/2025 13:00

Rapid Bucuresti 0 - 2 Universitaea Cluj

ROM D1

14/04/2025 13:30

CFR Cluj 1 - 1 Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D1

06/04/2025 14:00

Rapid Bucuresti 1 - 0 Dinamo Bucuresti

ROM D1

02/04/2025 12:30

AFC Metalul Buzau 0 - 3 Rapid Bucuresti

ROMC

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Romania Liga I

Played games

CS Universitatea Craiova

Rapid Bucuresti

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.45

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.98

Scored

Avg. per game

1.18

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.08

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

30 (75%)10 (25%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

29 (73%)11 (28%)

CS Universitatea Craiova

Recent matches

Rapid Bucuresti

Under /Over

(75%)30 10(25%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)29 11(27%)

Under /Over

(30%)12 28(70%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)13 27(67%)

Under /Over

(43%)17 23(57%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(35%)14 26(65%)

/Yes

(55%)22 18(45%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(55%)22 18(45%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

CS Universitatea Craiova

Rapid Bucuresti

Shots

CS Universitatea Craiova

Total shots

13.85 avg / game

Blocked

44 total

Avg. 3.38

Rapid Bucuresti

Total shots

13.08 avg / game

Blocked

38 total

Avg. 3.17

CS Universitatea Craiova Pass Rapid Bucuresti

Total passes

17695

Avg. 466 / game

Accurate

87%

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

16122

Avg. 413 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

CS Universitatea Craiova

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

CS Universitatea Craiova

OTHERS

CS Universitatea Craiova

Played games

Rapid Bucuresti

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.30

5.55

222

Corners

196

4.90

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.58

Offsides

0.30

2.53

101

GK saves

133

3.33

CS Universitatea Craiova

DISCIPLINARY

Rapid Bucuresti

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.28

2.13

0.08

0.10

11.93

477

Fouls

473

11.83

16.35

654

Tackles

676

16.90

NEXT MATCHES

07/25

Dinamo Bucuresti

CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM

07/29

CS Universitatea Craiova

Levski Sofia

UEF

08/01

CS Universitatea Craiova

Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM

08/08

CS Universitatea Craiova

CS Universitatea Craiova

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the CS Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid Bucuresti Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for CS Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid Bucuresti on 02 May 2025 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.

CS Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid Bucuresti Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess CS Universitatea Craiova'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 CS Universitatea Craiova and Rapid Bucuresti sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Romania Liga I predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

Explore More Romania Liga I Predictions

Find every upcoming Romania Liga I fixtures and predictions for this matchday, or browse all football predictions for today across every major league on Betiball.com.

View More View Less