CFR Cluj vs Rapid Bucharest Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Mar 2026

SuperLiga Betting Preview: CFR Cluj vs Rapid Bucharest

CFR Cluj go head-to-head with Rapid Bucharest at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 20 March.

If you agree with our verdict that CFR Cluj are going to beat Rapid Bucharest, consider backing them at -164 on the Asian Handicap 0.0. There’s money back if the game finishes level.

CFR Cluj have enjoyed seven straight home wins. In their last game, they lost on the road to Universitatea Cluj 2-1 at Cluj Arena. Daniel Pancu's side recorded three shots on target and had 45% possession, with Lorenzo Biliboc bagging the goal.

Rapid Bucharest secured a 3-2 home win over Dinamo Bucharest at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti in their previous game. The Burgundy Eagles recorded 53% possession and managed four shots on goal, while Constantin Grameni, Claudiu Petrila and Catalin Vulturar were all on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

CFR have gone unbeaten in their past eight meetings with Rapid. Their last clash took place at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu and CFR claimed a 3-0 home victory. The previous 10 H2H matches have included four wins for CFR, two victories for Rapid along with four draws.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	CFR Cluj	10	4	4	2	8	7	1	8:7	43
5	Rapid Bucharest	10	1	3	6	8	14	-6	8:14	34

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9 wins and 1 loss, averaging 2.1 goals from 14.2 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. CFR have had 43.8% possession, 360.7 passes and 3.7 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.9 goals from 11.5 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal, while earning 4.2 corners.

Lorenzo Biliboc is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Alibek Aliev and Meriton Korenica both have 4. Adrian Paun is the top assists maker with 4.

Rapid have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 14.5 attempts, 4.4 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. Constantin Galca's team average 51.3% possession, 429.0 passes, 5.9 corners awarded and 3.4 corners against them, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 3.4 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts.

Alex Dobre has top scored with 4, while Constantin Grameni, Daniel Paraschiv and Andrei Borza are next on 2. Claudiu Petrila has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

CFR Cluj confirmed lineup (4-5-1): Mihai Popa (GK), Christopher Braun, Sheriff Sinyan, Marian Huja, Camora, Andrei Cordea, Tidiane Keita, Karlo Muhar, Lorenzo Biliboc, Meriton Korenica, Alibek Aliev.

Rapid Bucharest confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Mihai Aioani (GK), Razvan Onea, Alexandru Pascanu, Lars Kramer, Andrei Borza, Olimpiu Morutan, Catalin Vulturar, Constantin Grameni, Alex Dobre, Talisson, Claudiu Petrila.

CFR Cluj vs Rapid Bucharest Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve lined up expert CFR Cluj vs Rapid Bucharest betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to corners betting insight, best player prop picks and bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Match Prediction

CFR Cluj at 0.0 could be the best way forward. The Asian Handicap odds of -164 makes plenty of appeal, with our selection looking like the stand out bet for this SuperLiga game.

The SuperLiga tipsters at Sportsgambler.com always have a strong handle on team news. A form guide is also utilised for our betting verdict along with checking out the numbers that are going to help inform our final football picks.

Key CFR Cluj vs Rapid Bucharest league stats:

• The 0.0 line has been covered by CFR in 7 consecutive games at home.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by CFR in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by CFR in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Rapid in 11 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Rapid in 8 of their last 10 games against CFR.

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 62.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

CFR 1 - 0 Rapid

CFR can be backed to win 1-0 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +525 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Meriton Korenica to Score +350

Meriton Korenica (CFR) has registered four goals in his past ten SuperLiga matches. We’ll bear these numbers in mind and take odds of +350 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Meriton Korenica Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+325

First

+700

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Corners Prediction

CFR Under 4.5 Corners -118

CFR Cluj have not covered the 4.5 corners line in three consecutive games, with Rapid Bucharest conceding under 4.5 corners in their past three matches. The CFR Team Corners tally could be lower than the line implies and that leads us to a wager at odds of -118.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

CFR

Total

7.90 3.70 4.20

Home

8.40 5.00 3.40

Away

8.60 3.10 5.50

Rapid

Total

9.30 5.90 3.40

Home

9.10 6.40 2.70

Away

9.30 3.70 5.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-100

Under 9.5

-147

CFR Corners

Over 4.5

-116

Under 4.5

-122

Rapid Corners

Over 4.5

+102

Under 4.5

-147

Most Corners

1

-109

X

+600

2

+114

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CFR Cluj vs Rapid Bucharest Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The draw is available at +185 if you believe that this SuperLiga clash will finish level, with CFR Cluj at +145 and Rapid Bucharest chalked up at +215 with the bookmakers to secure a win of their own.

You can take advantage of the Half-Time Result market if you think a team will lead at the break. There's the chance to back CFR at +195, go for Rapid at +255 or take the draw at +105.

A low-scoring contest will be anticipated by many and Under 2.5 Goals currently has the shortest odds. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -133 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Full-Time Result

1

+145

X

+185

2

+215

Half-Time Result

1

+195

X

+105

2

+255

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-278

X2

-213

Draw No Bet

1

-156

2

+108

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-100

2 Hcp +0.25

-143

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-159

Over 2.5

+110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-133

No

-106

Favourite Lorenzo Biliboc is +525 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Lorenzo Biliboc (CFR)

First

+235

Anytime

+525

Alibek Aliev (CFR)

First

+235

Anytime

+525

Luka Zahovič (CFR)

First

+250

Anytime

+550

Alex Dobre (Rapid)

First

+270

Anytime

+600

Elvir Koljic (Rapid)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Daniel Paraschiv (Rapid)

First

+320

Anytime

+700

Meriton Korenica (CFR)

First

+325

Anytime

+700

Talisson de Almeida (Rapid)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Claudiu Petrila (Rapid)

First

+375

Anytime

+850

Damjan Djokovic (CFR)

First

+460

Anytime

+900

Tobias Christensen (Rapid)

First

+480

Anytime

+950

Karlo Muhar (CFR)

First

+500

Anytime

+1000

Tidiane Keita (CFR)

First

+510

Anytime

+1100

Alin Răzvan Fica (CFR)

First

+510

Anytime

+1100

Constantin Grameni (Rapid)

First

+510

Anytime

+1100

Cătălin Vulturar (Rapid)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Kader Keita (Rapid)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Christopher Braun (CFR)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Jakub Hromada (Rapid)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Sheriff Sinyan (CFR)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Matei Ilie (CFR)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Camora (CFR)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Lars Kramer (Rapid)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Aly Abeid (CFR)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Marian Huja (CFR)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Cristian Manea (Rapid)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Denis Ciobotariu (Rapid)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

Stats: SuperLiga matches only
CFR Cluj are seven wins from seven at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu. Daniel Pancu's side have recorded eight victories, one draw and one defeat in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Rapid have collected five victories, three losses and two draws in the last 10 away games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

CFR enjoyed a 3-0 winning scoreline when last meeting Rapid at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu. The previous 8 H2H meetings at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu have featured four CFR wins, three draws and one Rapid victory.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
CFR Cluj Home Stats		8-1-1	3.10	2.10	1.00	6	4	6	4
Rapid Bucharest Away Stats		5-2-3	2.60	1.40	1.20	7	3	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

CFR Cluj vs Rapid Bucharest Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the CFR vs Rapid team news before betting. We’ll update you with the confirmed SuperLiga lineups and the latest injury reports.

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