UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucuresti: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 January

UTA Arad

W L D D W

1st place in Playoffs

1-2

26/01/2026 14:00

Rapid Bucuresti

L L L L D

5th place in Championship Playoffs

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucuresti on 26 January 2026 (kick-off: 14:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucuresti preview before placing your bet.

UTA Arad will face Rapid Bucuresti in Romania Liga I on January 26, 2026 at 14:00.
UTA Arad are currently 1st with 39 points after 9 matches.
Rapid Bucuresti sit 5th with 34 points from 10 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.08.

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

2026-01-26

UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucuresti - Prediction & Odds

UTA Arad

Rapid Bucuresti

2026-01-26 14:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/01/2026

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

29/08/2025 13:30

Rapid Bucuresti

2 - 0

UTA Arad

ROM D1

09/11/2024 15:00

Rapid Bucuresti

2 - 0

UTA Arad

ROM D1

13/07/2024 12:15

UTA Arad

1 - 1

Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D1

28/02/2024 15:00

Rapid Bucuresti

4 - 1

UTA Arad

ROM D1

20/10/2023 14:00

UTA Arad

2 - 2

Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D1

18/12/2022 14:40

UTA Arad

1 - 1

Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D1

Rapid Bucuresti

50%

Draw

50%

UTA Arad

UTA Arad Last 6 matches

17/01/2026 07:00

FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia 1 - 3 UTA Arad

ROM D1

08/01/2026 08:00

Bekescsaba 0 - 1 UTA Arad

INT CF

20/12/2025 14:00

UTA Arad 2 - 0 Dinamo Bucuresti

ROM D1

15/12/2025 11:30

Farul Constanta 1 - 1 UTA Arad

ROM D1

08/12/2025 11:30

UTA Arad 1 - 0 Petrolul Ploiesti

ROM D1

03/12/2025 15:00

UTA Arad 3 - 0 FCSB

ROMC

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Last 6 matches Rapid Bucuresti

17/01/2026 14:00

Rapid Bucuresti 1 - 0 Metaloglobus

ROM D1

11/01/2026 10:00

Rapid Bucuresti 2 - 1 CSKA 1948 Sofia

INT CF

10/01/2026 09:00

Wisla Plock 2 - 1 Rapid Bucuresti

INT CF

21/12/2025 14:00

FCSB 2 - 1 Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D1

13/12/2025 14:30

Rapid Bucuresti 0 - 2 FC Otelul Galati

ROM D1

08/12/2025 14:30

FC Botosani 0 - 0 Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

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

UTA Arad

Rapid Bucuresti

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.74

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.67

Scored

Avg. per game

0.70

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.70

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 39 matches

YesNo

21 (54%)18 (46%)

In last 39 matches

NoYes

22 (55%)18 (45%)

UTA Arad

Recent matches

Rapid Bucuresti

Under /Over

(74%)29 10(26%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)31 9(22%)

Under /Over

(41%)16 23(59%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)13 27(67%)

Under /Over

(38%)15 24(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(48%)19 21(52%)

/Yes

(56%)22 17(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(55%)22 18(45%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

UTA Arad

Rapid Bucuresti

Shots

UTA Arad

Total shots

14.00 avg / game

Blocked

116 total

Avg. 3.22

Rapid Bucuresti

Total shots

12.97 avg / game

Blocked

160 total

Avg. 4.10

UTA Arad Pass Rapid Bucuresti

Total passes

13978

Avg. 358 / game

Accurate

74%

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

17365

Avg. 445 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

UTA Arad

Played games

Rapid Bucuresti

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.23

Clean sheets

0.30

4.92

192

Corners

202

5.05

23.85

930

Throw-ins

850

21.25

1.62

Offsides

1.13

2.64

103

GK saves

114

2.85

UTA Arad

DISCIPLINARY

Rapid Bucuresti

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.90

1.83

0.18

0.03

11.97

467

Fouls

446

11.15

10.18

397

Tackles

390

9.75

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How We Build the UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucuresti Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucuresti on 26 January 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.

UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucuresti Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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