Otelul Galati vs Rapid Bucharest Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Feb 2025
Back Otelul to Frustrate Rapid
Otelul Galati look capable of beating Rapid Bucharest and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back the home team at -128 with a +0.25 goal start, with our stake split between 0 and +0.5 which means a return if they avoid defeat.
Goalless Draw When Teams Last Clashed
Otelul Galati lost away from home in their last game. Dinamo Bucharest won 1-0 at Stadionul Arcul de Triumf. Ovidiu Burca's team had 42% of possession and one shot on target.
Rapid Bucharest won their previous game, beating Unirea Slobozia at home. It was a 2-1 victory at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti. The Burgundy Eagles enjoyed 68% possession and had eight shots on goal, with Mattias Kaeit and Alex Dobre both on target.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Rapid have avoided defeat against Otelul in the past three games, with their last clash being a 0-0 draw at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti. The previous 3 H2H games have featured two draws and one Rapid victory.
SuperLiga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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2 | ![]() |
9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 14:6 | 19 |
10 | ![]() |
9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 10:10 | 10 |
Otelul have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts. The Steelworkers have averaged 51.6% possession, 413.2 passes and 4.3 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.4 goals from 3.4 shots on goal, 11.7 attempts and 3.7 corners.
Frederic Maciel, Alexandru Pop and Juri Cisotti are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. The top assist makers are Miguel Silva, Albert Hofman and Mihai Adascalitei, all of whom have 1 on the board.
Rapid Bucharest – Last 10 League GamesRapid have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 14.8 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal. Marius Sumudica's side average 52.8% possession, 5.6 corners in their favour and 4.2 corners against, while conceding 0.8 goals from 11.4 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal.
Aaron Boupendza has top scored with 3, while Alex Dobre and Claudiu Petrila are next best on 2. Claudiu Petrila has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games, while Benjamin Siegrist has one clean sheet to his name.
Confirmed Lineups
Otelul Galati confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Cosmin Dur-Bozoanca (GK), David Maftei, Jonathan Cisse, Nikola Stevanovic, Miguel Silva, Andrei Bani, Joao Lameira, Nelut Rosu, Razvan Tanasa, Frederic Maciel, Teles.
Rapid Bucharest confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mihai Aioani (GK), Razvan Onea, Denis Ciobotariu, Cristian Ignat, Andrei Borza, Jakub Hromada, Mattias Kaeit, Alex Dobre, Tobias Christensen, Claudiu Petrila, Elvir Koljic.
Otelul Galati vs Rapid Bucharest Prediction & Betting Tips
When Otelul Galati line up for this SuperLiga game, we will back them at -128 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. We think the hosts are more than capable of avoiding defeat and might be able to land a win.
Football recommendations are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant stats to get the full picture.
Key Otelul Galati vs Rapid Bucharest league stats:
Otelul +0.25 Probability
The betting sites make it a 56.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this number between 60-65% based on our in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
In the quest to get more juice, there’s an option to sell goals with your Asian Handicap bet. Alternatively, play things safer and choose to buy goals instead.

Correct Score Prediction
Let’s take a chance on the +750 available that Otelul secure a 1-0 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.
Corners Prediction
It’s been an average of 4.60 corners for Otelul Galati in their past 10 home games, with Rapid Bucharest conceding over 3.5 corners in the previous five matches. We think that the value can be landed by betting on Team Corners and you can get -139 that Otelul Galati go over the line.






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Otelul Galati vs Rapid Bucharest Odds
You can get Liga I betting odds of +325 for a Otelul Galati win and the bookies have Rapid Bucharest available at +108. If you want to back the draw, it’s on offer at +185.
The odds suggest that Under 2.5 Goals is the likelier outcome in this match.
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- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.10 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 4.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 5.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 49.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 51.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Otelul Galati this season are Paulinho (2), Kazu (1), Stefan Bana (1)
- Top Assistors for Otelul Galati this season are Joao Paulo (1), Stefan Bana (1)
Otelul Galati vs Rapid Bucharest Lineups & Team News
We’re ready to bring you Otelul vs Rapid team news as soon as it’s announced. This will allow you to get the big picture.
Otelul Galati Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Rapid Bucharest Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Otelul Galati Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Rapid Bucharest Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Otelul Galati Substitutes
- 3Julian Bonilla
- 8Ionut Neagu
- 10Samy Bourard
- 11Andreas Burcea
- 14Andrei Rus
- 19Maxim Cojocaru
- 32Iustin Popescu
- 77Luca Andronache
Rapid Bucharest Substitutes
- 1Franz Stolz
- 3Robert Badescu
- 7Claudiu Micovschi
- 8Constantin Grameni
- 15Catalin Vulturar
- 22Cristian Sapunaru
- 23Cristian Manea
- 28Luka Gojkovic
- 30David Ankeye
- 31Adrian Briciu
- 47Christopher Braun
- 55Rares Pop
Previous Otelul Galati Lineups
Previous Rapid Bucharest Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | U Craiova | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 19:9 | 23 |
2 | Rapid Bucharest | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 14:6 | 19 |
3 | Dinamo Bucharest | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 15:8 | 18 |
4 | Botosani | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 17:9 | 16 |
5 | Arges Pitesti | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 16:13 | 16 |
6 | Unirea Slobozia | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13:10 | 14 |
7 | UTA Arad | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 14:13 | 14 |
8 | U Cluj | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 11:8 | 13 |
9 | Farul Constanta | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 11:12 | 13 |
10 | Otelul Galati | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10:10 | 10 |
11 | FCSB | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11:15 | 7 |
12 | CFR Cluj | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 12:17 | 7 |
13 | Hermannstadt | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7:12 | 7 |
14 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7:12 | 6 |
15 | Csikszereda | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8:20 | 3 |
16 | Metaloglobus | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8:19 | 2 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | U Craiova | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10:2 | 15 |
2 | Botosani | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 12:4 | 11 |
3 | Arges Pitesti | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7:4 | 9 |
4 | UTA Arad | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 10:8 | 9 |
5 | Farul Constanta | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7:5 | 9 |
6 | Rapid Bucharest | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7:4 | 8 |
7 | Dinamo Bucharest | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7:4 | 8 |
8 | Otelul Galati | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7:4 | 8 |
9 | Unirea Slobozia | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8:3 | 7 |
10 | Hermannstadt | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:6 | 5 |
11 | CFR Cluj | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9:11 | 5 |
12 | U Cluj | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
13 | Csikszereda | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5:8 | 3 |
14 | FCSB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2:6 | 1 |
15 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2:7 | 1 |
16 | Metaloglobus | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3:11 | 1 |
















