Rapid Bucuresti vs CS Universitatea Craiova: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 08 March

Rapid Bucuresti

L L L L D

5th place in Championship Playoffs

1-1

08/03/2026 14:00

CS Universitatea Craiova

W W W D W

1st place in Championship Playoffs

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Rapid Bucuresti vs CS Universitatea Craiova on 08 March 2026 (kick-off: 14:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Rapid Bucuresti vs CS Universitatea Craiova preview before placing your bet.

Rapid Bucuresti will face CS Universitatea Craiova in Romania Liga I on March 8, 2026 at 14:00.
Rapid Bucuresti are currently 5th with 34 points after 10 matches.
CS Universitatea Craiova sit 1st with 50 points from 10 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.31.

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

14:00

2026-03-08

Rapid Bucuresti vs CS Universitatea Craiova - Prediction & Odds

Rapid Bucuresti

CS Universitatea Craiova

2026-03-08 14:00

STANDINGS UP TO 08/03/2026

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

02/11/2025 14:30

CS Universitatea Craiova

2 - 2

Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D1

02/05/2025 13:30

CS Universitatea Craiova

1 - 2

Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D1

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

CS Universitatea Craiova

17%

Draw

33%

Rapid Bucuresti

50%

Rapid Bucuresti Last 6 matches

21/02/2026 14:30

Rapid Bucuresti 2 - 1 Dinamo Bucuresti

ROM D1

15/02/2026 11:00

Farul Constanta 3 - 1 Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D1

10/02/2026 14:00

CFR Cluj 1 - 1 Rapid Bucuresti

ROMC

06/02/2026 14:00

Rapid Bucuresti 1 - 1 Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

03/02/2026 14:30

Hermannstadt 0 - 3 Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D1

31/01/2026 14:00

Rapid Bucuresti 0 - 2 Universitaea Cluj

ROM D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches CS Universitatea Craiova

28/02/2026 09:00

CS Universitatea Craiova 2 - 1 Metaloglobus

ROM D1

22/02/2026 14:00

FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia 0 - 3 CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

15/02/2026 14:00

CS Universitatea Craiova 1 - 0 FCSB

ROM D1

12/02/2026 14:30

CS Universitatea Craiova 2 - 2 FCSB

ROMC

09/02/2026 14:00

Dinamo Bucuresti 1 - 1 CS Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

05/02/2026 12:00

CS Universitatea Craiova 1 - 0 FC Otelul Galati

ROM D1

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

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

Rapid Bucuresti

CS Universitatea Craiova

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.70

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.70

Scored

Avg. per game

0.90

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.43

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

22 (55%)18 (45%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

24 (60%)16 (40%)

Rapid Bucuresti

Recent matches

CS Universitatea Craiova

Under /Over

(78%)31 9(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(68%)27 13(32%)

Under /Over

(33%)13 27(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(35%)14 26(65%)

Under /Over

(48%)19 21(52%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)20 20(50%)

/Yes

(55%)22 18(45%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(43%)17 23(57%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Rapid Bucuresti

CS Universitatea Craiova

Shots

Rapid Bucuresti

Total shots

12.97 avg / game

Blocked

160 total

Avg. 4.10

CS Universitatea Craiova

Total shots

14.93 avg / game

Blocked

118 total

Avg. 3.47

Rapid Bucuresti Pass CS Universitatea Craiova

Total passes

17365

Avg. 445 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

19647

Avg. 491 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

58%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Rapid Bucuresti

3732

Avg. 93.30 / game

CS Universitatea Craiova

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

CS Universitatea Craiova

1964

Avg. 49.10 / game

OTHERS

Rapid Bucuresti

Played games

CS Universitatea Craiova

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.48

5.05

202

Corners

201

5.03

21.25

850

Throw-ins

911

22.78

1.13

Offsides

1.70

2.85

114

GK saves

1.88

Rapid Bucuresti

DISCIPLINARY

CS Universitatea Craiova

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.83

2.00

0.03

0.15

11.15

446

Fouls

459

11.48

9.75

390

Tackles

400

10.00

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How We Build the Rapid Bucuresti vs CS Universitatea Craiova Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Rapid Bucuresti vs CS Universitatea Craiova on 08 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.

Rapid Bucuresti vs CS Universitatea Craiova Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Rapid Bucuresti's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against CS Universitatea Craiova'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 Rapid Bucuresti and CS Universitatea Craiova sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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