UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucuresti Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – October 20

UTA Arad

L D W W W

1st place in Relegation Quarter

2 - 2

20/10/2023 14:00

Rapid Bucuresti

D L L L L

6th place in Championship Playoffs

Romania Liga I

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucuresti on October 20, 2023 (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 for you.

UTA Arad are currently 1st with 37 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. UTA Arad have no wins, while 3 matches ended in draws.

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 20/10/2023

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

18/12/2022 14:40

UTA Arad

1 - 1

Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D1

20/08/2022 14:30

Rapid Bucuresti

1 - 0

UTA Arad

ROM D1

09/04/2022 13:30

UTA Arad

0 - 2

Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D1

29/01/2022 14:00

Rapid Bucuresti

1 - 1

UTA Arad

ROM D1

10/09/2021 14:00

UTA Arad

2 - 2

Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D1

26/07/2020 10:00

UTA Arad

1 - 2

Rapid Bucuresti

ROM D2

UTA Arad

Draw

50%

Rapid Bucuresti

50%

UTA Arad Last 6 matches

07/10/2023 07:00

Petrolul Ploiesti 0 - 0 UTA Arad ROM D1

30/09/2023 07:30

UTA Arad 0 - 0 FC Voluntari ROM D1

27/09/2023 09:00

Gloria Buzau 1 - 2 UTA Arad ROMC

23/09/2023 11:45

FC Botosani 2 - 2 UTA Arad ROM D1

15/09/2023 11:30

UTA Arad 0 - 1 Universitaea Cluj ROM D1

04/09/2023 14:30

Sepsi OSK Sfantul Gheorghe 1 - 0 UTA Arad ROM D1

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Rapid Bucuresti

06/10/2023 14:00

Rapid Bucuresti 3 - 2 CSM Politehnica Iasi ROM D1

01/10/2023 11:00

Hermannstadt 1 - 1 Rapid Bucuresti ROM D1

28/09/2023 14:00

FC Botosani 1 - 3 Rapid Bucuresti ROMC

25/09/2023 14:00

Rapid Bucuresti 3 - 1 CFR Cluj ROM D1

17/09/2023 12:15

FC Otelul Galati 0 - 0 Rapid Bucuresti ROM D1

01/09/2023 14:30

Rapid Bucuresti 4 - 0 Dinamo Bucuresti 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

Goals

Scored

154

Avg. per game

0.52

Conceded

154

Avg. per game

0.52

Scored

200

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

166

Avg. per game

0.56

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 295 matches

YesNo

122 (41%)173 (59%)

In last 295 matches

NoYes

143 (48%)156 (52%)

UTA Arad

Recent matches

Rapid Bucuresti

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

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

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(42%)19 26(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

UTA Arad

Rapid Bucuresti

Shots

UTA Arad

Total shots

11.40 avg / game

Blocked

253 total

Avg. 3.01

Rapid Bucuresti

Total shots

11.45 avg / game

Blocked

343 total

Avg. 3.73

UTA Arad Pass Rapid Bucuresti

Total passes

52878

Avg. 378 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

58620

Avg. 419 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

UTA Arad

295

Played games

Rapid Bucuresti

299

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.32

4.46

1315

Corners

1357

4.54

5.68

1675

Throw-ins

1478

4.94

1.23

364

Offsides

258

0.86

2.16

638

GK saves

626

2.09

UTA Arad

DISCIPLINARY

Rapid Bucuresti

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.88

555

543

1.82

0.11

0.09

10.62

3134

Fouls

2492

8.33

5.84

1723

Tackles

1845

6.17

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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 20 October 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.

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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