Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid Bucuresti: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 25 August

Universitatea Craiova

L D D W L

10th place in Relegation Quarter

3 - 5

25/08/2023 14:30

Rapid Bucuresti

D L L L L

6th place in Championship Playoffs

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid Bucuresti on 25 August 2023 (kick-off: 14:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid Bucuresti preview before placing your bet.

Universitatea Craiova are currently 10th with 22 points after 9 matches.
Rapid Bucuresti sit 6th with 32 points from 10 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Universitatea Craiova, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Rapid Bucuresti have no 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 25/08/2023

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

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

17/05/2021 14:00

Rapid Bucuresti

1 - 3

Universitatea Craiova

ROM D2

Universitatea Craiova

83%

Draw

17%

Rapid Bucuresti

Universitatea Craiova Last 6 matches

18/08/2023 11:30

Petrolul Ploiesti 4 - 3 Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

11/08/2023 13:30

Universitatea Craiova 3 - 1 FC Voluntari ROM D1

05/08/2023 11:30

FC Botosani 0 - 1 Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

28/07/2023 11:30

Universitatea Craiova 3 - 4 Universitaea Cluj ROM D1

21/07/2023 11:30

Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe 1 - 0 Universitatea Craiova ROM D1

16/07/2023 14:30

Universitatea Craiova 1 - 3 FC Steaua Bucuresti ROM D1

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Rapid Bucuresti

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

23/07/2023 14:30

Universitaea Cluj 0 - 3 Rapid Bucuresti ROM D1

14/07/2023 14:30

Rapid Bucuresti 0 - 0 Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe ROM D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Romania Liga I

Played games

Universitatea Craiova

Rapid Bucuresti

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.79

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.84

Scored

Avg. per game

2.05

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.35

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 19 home matches

YesNo

18 (95%)1 (5%)

In last 19 home matches

NoYes

17 (85%)3 (15%)

Universitatea Craiova

Recent matches

Rapid Bucuresti

Under /Over

(100%)19 0(0%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(90%)18 2(10%)

Under /Over

(53%)10 9(47%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(45%)9 11(55%)

Under /Over

(58%)11 8(42%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(65%)13 7(35%)

/Yes

(79%)15 4(21%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)12 8(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Universitatea Craiova

Rapid Bucuresti

Shots

Universitatea Craiova

Total shots

11.84 avg / game

Blocked

56 total

Avg. 3.11

Rapid Bucuresti

Total shots

14.10 avg / game

Blocked

71 total

Avg. 3.94

Universitatea Craiova Pass Rapid Bucuresti

Total passes

8755

Avg. 461 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

8059

Avg. 424 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Universitatea Craiova

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Universitatea Craiova

OTHERS

Universitatea Craiova

Played games

Rapid Bucuresti

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.16

Clean sheets

0.30

4.42

Corners

100

5.00

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.68

Offsides

1.30

3.42

GK saves

2.70

Universitatea Craiova

DISCIPLINARY

Rapid Bucuresti

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.47

1.65

0.00

0.05

10.42

198

Fouls

239

11.95

14.74

280

Tackles

386

19.30

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid Bucuresti Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid Bucuresti on 25 August 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.

Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid Bucuresti Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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