Otelul Galati vs Rapid Bucharest Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 06 Sep 2026

Otelul Galati vs Rapid Bucharest Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -143

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We’re not expecting the net to bulge on too many occasions when Otelul Galati clash with Rapid Bucharest. On this basis, we’re wagering Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market and this pick is available at -143.

Read on for our full Otelul Galati vs Rapid Bucharest betting analysis, featuring the reasoning behind our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Otelul Galati vs Rapid Bucharest Preview

Otelul Galati host Rapid Bucharest at Stadionul Otelul, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Sunday 6 September.

Otelul Galati faced FC Voluntari away when last in action. It was a 2-2 draw at Stadionul Anghel Iordanescu. The Steelworkers had most of the ball boasting 58% possession and three shots on target, while Patrick and Pedro Nuno scored one goal each.

Rapid Bucharest played Universitatea Craiova at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti. Daniel Pancu's side had 45% possession and totalled six shots on goal, with Filip Stojilkovic finding the net.

H2H: Teams’ Last H2H Saw 2-0 Otelul Win

Otelul have avoided defeat against Rapid in the past four meetings. Their last encounter saw Otelul leave Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti with a 2-0 victory. The previous 6 H2H games have ended in four draws along with a victory for Otelul and Rapid.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Rapid Bucharest	13	8	3	2	21	13	8	21:13	27
14	Otelul Galati	13	2	5	6	15	21	-6	15:21	11

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Otelul have 4 wins, 1 loss and 5 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 12.9 attempts. Stjepan Tomas' team have averaged 55.3% possession and 4.3 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.3 goals from 4.5 shots on goal, 14.3 attempts and 4.4 corners.

Patrick is the top scorer with 7 goals, while Pedro Nuno, Joao Lameira and Denis Bordun each have 2. Pedro Nuno has made the most assists with 7.

Rapid have won 3, lost 2 and drawn 5, averaging 5.0 shots on goal, 15.1 attempts and 1.0 goals. The Burgundy Eagles average 50.2% possession, 6.4 corners awarded and 5.1 corners against, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 13.0 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal.

Alex Dobre has scored 3 goals, followed by Olimpiu Morutan and Alexandru Pascanu on 2. Olimpiu Morutan is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

Otelul Galati confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Cosmin Dur-Bozoanca (GK), Habib Sylla, Giannis Christopoulos, Paul Iacob, Miguel Silva, Pedro Nuno, Teodor Lungu, Andrei Ciobanu, Matei Frunza, Patrick, Andrezinho.

Rapid Bucharest confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Bogdan Ungureanu (GK), Razvan Onea, Alexandru Pascanu, Lars Kramer, Ebenezer Annan, Catalin Vulturar, Constantin Grameni, Alex Dobre, Olimpiu Morutan, Mohammed Kamara, Filip Stojilkovic.

Main Match Prediction

The best bet for this SuperLiga game could involve going low on the number of goals. We think that Under 2.5 is crying out to be backed based on the available stats and the odds of -143 look value.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Otelul games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Otelul games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Otelul games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Rapid games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Rapid games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Rapid games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 games between these teams.

The team news that emerges can have an impact on the odds depending on which players are missing. Our football experts also study the form guide, while the latest stats are also checked before a SuperLiga verdict is reached.

The best betting apps make it a 58.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Correct Score Prediction

Otelul 1 - 1 Rapid

Our prediction for the correct score is for the teams to play out a 1-1 draw and this is available at +410. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alex Dobre to Score +225

Alex Dobre (Rapid) has scored three goals in his past five SuperLiga matches. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +225 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Alex Dobre Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+225

First

+500

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -130

The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in six consecutive Otelul Galati home matches, while the same outcome has happened in two  straight Rapid Bucharest games. We expect the teams to fall short and this Total Corners bet can be backed at -130.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Otelul

Total

8.70 4.30 4.40

Home

7.40 4.20 3.20

Away

9.60 4.30 5.30

Rapid

Total

11.50 6.40 5.10

Home

11.10 6.30 4.80

Away

10.00 5.30 4.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-111

Under 9.5

-130

Otelul Corners

Over 4.5

-104

Under 4.5

-137

Rapid Corners

Over 4.5

-128

Under 4.5

-112

Most Corners

1

+114

X

+600

2

-112

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Otelul Galati 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.

For this SuperLiga clash, Rapid Bucharest are the +123 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 45% chance of winning. Otelul Galati are the outsiders at +220 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

For those wanting some insurance backing Rapid, taking the -0.25 Asian Handicap option means a half stake return if it’s a draw. There’s -119 that they manage to beat Otelul on this market.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -130.

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Full-Time Result

1

+220

X

+230

2

+123

Half-Time Result

1

+250

X

+105

2

+170

Double Chance

1X

-172

12

-357

X2

-333

Draw No Bet

1

+120

2

-179

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-122

2 Hcp -0.25

-119

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-143

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-130

No

-111

There is +220 available that Filip Stojilkovic finds the net, while he is available at +500 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Filip Stojilkovic (Rapid)

First

+500

Anytime

+220

Alex Dobre (Rapid)

First

+500

Anytime

+225

Drilon Hazrollaj (Rapid)

First

+550

Anytime

+245

Fabio Patrick dos Santos (Otelul)

First

+600

Anytime

+260

Timotej Jambor (Rapid)

First

+600

Anytime

+265

Talisson de Almeida (Rapid)

First

+650

Anytime

+300

Borisav Burmaz (Rapid)

First

+650

Anytime

+300

Olimpiu Morutan (Rapid)

First

+700

Anytime

+300

Claudiu Petrila (Rapid)

First

+700

Anytime

+335

André Pinto (Otelul)

First

+700

Anytime

+340

Andrei Ciobanu (Otelul)

First

+750

Anytime

+350

Pedro Nuno Fernandes Ferreira (Otelul)

First

+800

Anytime

+370

Constantin Grameni (Rapid)

First

+800

Anytime

+380

Matei Frunză (Otelul)

First

+850

Anytime

+390

Luka Gojkovic (Rapid)

First

+900

Anytime

+420

Rares Pop (Rapid)

First

+900

Anytime

+440

Denis Bordun (Otelul)

First

+950

Anytime

+440

Teodor Lungu (Otelul)

First

+950

Anytime

+450

Omar El Sawy (Rapid)

First

+1000

Anytime

+460

Joao Lameira (Otelul)

First

+1000

Anytime

+500

Cătălin Vulturar (Rapid)

First

+1100

Anytime

+540

Paul Iacob (Otelul)

First

+1600

Anytime

+850

Lars Kramer (Rapid)

First

+1700

Anytime

+850

Denis Ciobotariu (Rapid)

First

+1900

Anytime

+900

Alexandru Pașcanu (Rapid)

First

+1900

Anytime

+900

Razvan Onea (Rapid)

First

+1900

Anytime

+950

Cristian Manea (Rapid)

First

+2000

Anytime

+950

Daniel Graovac (Rapid)

First

+1900

Anytime

+1000

Robert Salceanu (Rapid)

First

+2000

Anytime

+1000

Ebenezer Annan (Rapid)

First

+2000

Anytime

+1050

Stats: Last 10 SuperLiga matches only.
Otelul Galati have not tasted defeat at Stadionul Otelul in eight straight matches. The Steelworkers have five victories, three draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Rapid Bucharest have swerved defeat on their travels in the previous four matches. Daniel Pancu's side have five defeats, three draws and two wins in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Otelul drew 1-1 with Rapid when they last met at Stadionul Otelul. The game has ended all square the previous 3 times that these teams have clashed at Stadionul Otelul.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Otelul Galati Home Stats		5-3-2	2.70	1.50	1.20	4	6	6	4
Rapid Bucharest Away Stats		2-3-5	2.20	0.90	1.30	4	6	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

Otelul Galati vs Rapid Bucharest Lineups & Team News

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