Rapid Bucuresti vs Universitatea Craiova: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 19 January

Rapid Bucuresti

D L L L L

6th place in Championship Playoffs

4-3

19/01/2024 14:00

Universitatea Craiova

L D D W L

10th place in Relegation Quarter

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Rapid Bucuresti vs Universitatea Craiova on 19 January 2024 (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 Universitatea Craiova preview before placing your bet.

Rapid Bucuresti are currently 6th with 32 points after 10 matches.
Universitatea Craiova sit 10th with 22 points from 9 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Rapid Bucuresti to win with probability 51%.
Head-to-head history favors Universitatea Craiova, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Rapid Bucuresti have one win, 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

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Pred

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Weather

14:00

2024-01-19

Rapid Bucuresti vs Universitatea Craiova - Prediction & Odds

Rapid Bucuresti

Universitatea Craiova

2024-01-19 14:00

STANDINGS UP TO 19/01/2024

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

25/08/2023 14:30

Universitatea Craiova

3 - 5

Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D1

10/02/2023 14:00

Rapid Bucuresti

1 - 2

Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

10/09/2022 14:30

Universitatea Craiova

1 - 0

Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D1

09/05/2022 13:30

Rapid Bucuresti

2 - 3

Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

01/03/2022 13:55

Universitatea Craiova

3 - 2

Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D1

01/11/2021 14:30

Rapid Bucuresti

0 - 0

Universitatea Craiova

ROM D1

Rapid Bucuresti

17%

Draw

17%

Universitatea Craiova

67%

Rapid Bucuresti Last 6 matches

12/01/2024 10:00

Rapid Bucuresti 2 - 3 Westerlo INT CF

09/01/2024 11:00

Rapid Bucuresti 1 - 2 Sabah FK Baku INT CF

06/01/2024 10:00

Sakaryaspor 3 - 3 Rapid Bucuresti INT CF

20/12/2023 14:30

Farul Constanta 0 - 0 Rapid Bucuresti ROM D1

15/12/2023 14:00

Petrolul Ploiesti 0 - 0 Rapid Bucuresti ROM D1

09/12/2023 14:45

Rapid Bucuresti 1 - 2 FC Voluntari ROM D1

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Universitatea Craiova

14/01/2024 07:00

Universitatea Craiova 2 - 4 CSM Politehnica Iasi INT CF

19/12/2023 11:30

Universitatea Craiova 2 - 0 Petrolul Ploiesti ROM D1

15/12/2023 11:00

FC Voluntari 0 - 1 Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

11/12/2023 11:00

Universitatea Craiova 2 - 0 FC Botosani ROM D1

07/12/2023 14:45

Universitatea Craiova 2 - 0 FC Steaua Bucuresti ROMC

03/12/2023 10:00

Universitaea Cluj 2 - 1 Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Romania Liga I

Played games

Rapid Bucuresti

298

Universitatea Craiova

212

Goals

Scored

436

Avg. per game

1.46

Conceded

351

Avg. per game

1.18

Scored

276

Avg. per game

1.30

Conceded

256

Avg. per game

1.21

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 298 matches

YesNo

233 (78%)65 (22%)

In last 298 matches

NoYes

149 (70%)63 (30%)

Rapid Bucuresti

Recent matches

Universitatea Craiova

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

/Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Rapid Bucuresti

Universitatea Craiova

Shots

Rapid Bucuresti

Total shots

11.46 avg / game

Blocked

343 total

Avg. 3.77

Universitatea Craiova

Total shots

10.58 avg / game

Blocked

129 total

Avg. 3.49

Rapid Bucuresti Pass Universitatea Craiova

Total passes

58273

Avg. 419 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

26395

Avg. 440 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Rapid Bucuresti

27426

Avg. 92.03 / game

Universitatea Craiova

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Universitatea Craiova

11904

Avg. 56.15 / game

OTHERS

Rapid Bucuresti

298

Played games

Universitatea Craiova

212

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.34

4.53

1349

Corners

905

4.27

4.93

1468

Throw-ins

577

2.72

0.87

258

Offsides

199

0.94

2.08

621

GK saves

342

1.61

Rapid Bucuresti

DISCIPLINARY

Universitatea Craiova

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.82

542

425

2.00

0.09

0.14

8.33

2483

Fouls

1452

6.85

6.14

1831

Tackles

590

2.78

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How We Build the Rapid Bucuresti vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Rapid Bucuresti vs Universitatea Craiova on 19 January 2024 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 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 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 Universitatea Craiova sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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