FC Otelul Galati vs Rapid Bucuresti: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 September

FC Otelul Galati

D W L W L

2nd place in Relegation Quarter

0 - 0

17/09/2023 12:15

Rapid Bucuresti

D L L L L

6th place in Championship Playoffs

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for FC Otelul Galati vs Rapid Bucuresti on 17 September 2023 (kick-off: 12:15) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full FC Otelul Galati vs Rapid Bucuresti preview before placing your bet.

FC Otelul Galati are currently 2nd with 36 points after 9 matches.
Rapid Bucuresti sit 6th with 32 points from 10 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Rapid Bucuresti, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. FC Otelul Galati have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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

STANDINGS UP TO 17/09/2023

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

01 FC Steaua Bucuresti	49	10	5	2	3	12	11	1
02 CFR Cluj	46	10	6	1	3	19	14	5
03 CS Universitatea Craiova	44	10	6	1	3	18	14	4
04 Farul Constanta	36	10	4	2	4	19	20	-1
05 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	34	10	3	3	4	17	17	0
06 Rapid Bucuresti	32	10	1	1	8	13	22	-9

Relegation Quarter	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 UTA Arad	37	9	5	2	2	15	11	4
02 FC Otelul Galati	36	9	6	1	2	11	7	4
03 Hermannstadt	34	9	4	2	3	13	7	6
04 Universitaea Cluj	33	9	3	3	3	12	10	2
05 Petrolul Ploiesti	29	9	3	2	4	8	14	-6
06 CSM Politehnica Iasi	27	9	3	1	5	7	8	-1
07 FC Botosani	25	9	4	2	3	11	11	0
08 Dinamo Bucuresti	25	9	2	4	3	10	12	-2
09 FC Voluntari	24	9	2	4	3	11	10	1
10 Universitatea Craiova	22	9	1	3	5	8	16	-8

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Steaua Bucuresti	64	30	19	7	4	53	28	25
02 Rapid Bucuresti	55	30	15	10	5	55	32	23
03 CFR Cluj	53	30	15	8	7	54	29	25
04 CS Universitatea Craiova	49	30	13	10	7	47	38	9
05 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe	43	30	12	7	11	43	34	9
06 Farul Constanta	43	30	11	10	9	37	38	-1
07 Universitaea Cluj	42	30	10	12	8	35	38	-3
08 Hermannstadt	40	30	9	13	8	36	31	5
09 UTA Arad	40	30	10	10	10	36	43	-7
10 Petrolul Ploiesti	35	30	7	14	9	29	32	-3
11 FC Otelul Galati	34	30	6	16	8	31	36	-5
12 CSM Politehnica Iasi	33	30	7	12	11	33	44	-11
13 Universitatea Craiova	31	30	9	4	17	43	50	-7
14 Dinamo Bucuresti	29	30	8	5	17	22	41	-19
15 FC Voluntari	28	30	6	10	14	31	49	-18
16 FC Botosani	21	30	3	12	15	30	52	-22

Head To Head

27/03/2016 11:00

FC Otelul Galati

0 - 3

Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D2

07/11/2015 07:30

Rapid Bucuresti

0 - 0

FC Otelul Galati

ROM D2

21/03/2015 11:59

Rapid Bucuresti

2 - 0

FC Otelul Galati

ROM D1

01/09/2014 11:30

FC Otelul Galati

2 - 0

Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D1

10/02/2013 06:00

Rapid Bucuresti

4 - 0

FC Otelul Galati

INT CF

08/12/2012 14:30

Rapid Bucuresti

2 - 3

FC Otelul Galati

ROM D1

FC Otelul Galati

33%

Draw

17%

Rapid Bucuresti

50%

FC Otelul Galati Last 6 matches

01/09/2023 11:30

Petrolul Ploiesti 2 - 2 FC Otelul Galati ROM D1

29/08/2023 10:30

FC Bacau 1 - 3 FC Otelul Galati ROMC

25/08/2023 11:30

FC Otelul Galati 2 - 2 FC Voluntari ROM D1

19/08/2023 10:00

FC Botosani 0 - 0 FC Otelul Galati ROM D1

12/08/2023 11:30

FC Otelul Galati 1 - 1 Universitaea Cluj ROM D1

07/08/2023 11:30

Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe 1 - 1 FC Otelul Galati ROM D1

Win

17%

Draw

83%

Lost

Last 6 matches Rapid Bucuresti

01/09/2023 14:30

Rapid Bucuresti 4 - 0 Dinamo Bucuresti ROM D1

25/08/2023 14:30

Universitatea Craiova 3 - 5 Rapid Bucuresti ROM D1

20/08/2023 11:15

Rapid Bucuresti 3 - 1 Farul Constanta ROM D1

13/08/2023 14:30

Rapid Bucuresti 0 - 2 Petrolul Ploiesti ROM D1

07/08/2023 14:30

FC Voluntari 2 - 1 Rapid Bucuresti ROM D1

28/07/2023 14:30

Rapid Bucuresti 2 - 2 FC Botosani ROM D1

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

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

134

Avg. per game

0.64

Conceded

130

Avg. per game

0.62

Scored

239

Avg. per game

0.80

Conceded

185

Avg. per game

0.62

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 211 matches

YesNo

94 (45%)117 (55%)

In last 211 matches

NoYes

167 (56%)131 (44%)

FC Otelul Galati

Recent matches

Rapid Bucuresti

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

FC Otelul Galati

Rapid Bucuresti

Shots

FC Otelul Galati

Total shots

11.38 avg / game

Blocked

220 total

Avg. 2.50

Rapid Bucuresti

Total shots

11.46 avg / game

Blocked

343 total

Avg. 3.77

FC Otelul Galati Pass Rapid Bucuresti

Total passes

45597

Avg. 383 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

58273

Avg. 419 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

FC Otelul Galati

211

Played games

Rapid Bucuresti

298

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.36

Clean sheets

0.32

4.31

910

Corners

1349

4.53

4.30

908

Throw-ins

1468

4.93

0.78

165

Offsides

258

0.87

1.47

311

GK saves

621

2.08

FC Otelul Galati

DISCIPLINARY

Rapid Bucuresti

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.02

427

542

1.82

0.09

0.09

8.81

1859

Fouls

2483

8.33

8.37

1767

Tackles

1831

6.14

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How We Build the FC Otelul Galati vs Rapid Bucuresti Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for FC Otelul Galati vs Rapid Bucuresti on 17 September 2023 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.

FC Otelul Galati vs Rapid Bucuresti Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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