Rapid Bucharest vs FCSB Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Aug 2025


SuperLiga Betting Preview: Rapid Bucharest vs FCSB
Rapid Bucharest host FCSB in this Romanian SuperLiga match at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Sunday 17 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.
Under 2.5 is Our Best Bet
The stats suggest that we’ll see a low-scoring encounter, with a combined goal count of two or less looking the way forward when Rapid Bucharest meet FCSB. Land odds of -135 for Under 2.5 Goals.
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Teams’ Last H2H Saw 2-1 FCSB Win
Rapid Bucharest played out a 1-1 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Stadionul Otelul against Otelul Galati. The Burgundy Eagles had the majority of the ball boasting 58% possession and six shots on target, with Alex Dobre bagging the goal.
FCSB suffered a third straight defeat when losing 1-0 in their previous game. This was at home to Unirea Slobozia at Stadionul Steaua. Elias Charalampous' team dominated possession with 70% of the ball and managed thirteen shots on goal.
Three days ago, FCSB visited Drita in the Europa League qualifier and won 3-1.
Head-to-Head Statistics
FCSB are unbeaten in the past four games against Rapid. Their last clash saw FCSB leave Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti with a 2-1 win. The past 10 H2H meetings have resulted in five Rapid wins, four draws and one FCSB victory.
SuperLiga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 8:3 | 11 |
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5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 6:8 | 4 |
Rapid have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 14.2 attempts. Constantin Galca's side have averaged 52.1% possession, 439.8 passes and 4.3 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.2 goals from 4.7 shots on goal, 15.2 attempts and 4.8 corners.
Top scorer Alex Dobre has found the net 4 times, with Antoine Baroan, Claudiu Petrila and Tobias Christensen getting 2 each. Andrei Borza is the top assists maker on 3.
FCSB – Last 10 League GamesFCSB have 5 victories, 3 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 12.6 attempts, 5.3 shots on goal and 1.5 goals. The Bucharest club average 54.4% possession, 406.2 passes, 4.4 corners awarded and 5.0 corners against them, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 4.5 shots on goal and 14.0 attempts.
Florin Tanase has landed 4 goals, Daniel Birligea 3, with Alexandru Stoian and two others scoring 2. Adrian Sut, Risto Radunovic and Juri Cisotti have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Rapid Bucharest predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Franz Stolz (GK), Christopher Braun, Denis Ciobotariu, Lars Kramer, Andrei Borza, Luka Gojkovic, Kader Keita, Alex Dobre, Tobias Christensen, Claudiu Micovschi, Antoine Baroan.
FCSB predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Lukas Zima (GK), Valentin Cretu, Siyabonga Ngezana, Daniel Graovac, David Kiki, Adrian Sut, Mihai Lixandru, Mihai Toma, Dennis Politic, Octavian Popescu, Florin Tanase.
Rapid Bucharest vs FCSB Prediction & Betting Tips
From our key match prediction to corners advice, correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Rapid Bucharest vs FCSB betting tips covers it all.
Match Prediction
We can’t pass up the chance to wager Under 2.5 for this SuperLiga clash. This bet offers us the chance to take odds of -135 and we think a return could definitely be on the cards.
Our football experts are keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best SuperLiga stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.
Key Rapid Bucharest vs FCSB league stats:
Under 2.5 Probability
The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 57.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
For those searching for a larger price, a possible option could be backing Under 1.5 Goals. This is a wager that will land a return for a 0-0 draw or a 1-0 victory to either side.
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Correct Score Prediction
There are odds of +510 that the two teams play out a 1-1 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.
Player Prop Picks
Daniel Birligea (FCSB) has managed three goals in his past six SuperLiga games. We’ll bear these numbers in mind and take odds of +255 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Corners Prediction
It’s been an average of 6.30 corners for Rapid Bucharest in their past 10 home games, with FCSB conceding over 4.5 corners in the previous four away matches. The amount of Rapid corners could be bigger than the Team Corners line suggests and that leads us to a bet at odds of -125.






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Bet Builder Tips
A same-game multi can be a fun wager and we’ve gone for two or less goals to be scored, a draw to be the outcome as well as Daniel Birligea (FCSB) to find the net at any time.
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Rapid Bucharest vs FCSB Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Latest Odds Suggest Rapid Win
With a 44% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Rapid Bucharest are favourites to prosper in this SuperLiga encounter and they’re available at +128 with the bookies. FCSB are the +195 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.
If you think that Rapid are able to beat FCSB, then the -109 could be the option for you on the Asian Handicap -0.25. Built into this bet is the half stake refund should the scoreline end level.
Under 2.5 Goals is available as the favourite and a bet on this pick means that you don’t want more than two goals to be netted. There are always two Both Teams to Score choices, with Yes available at -123 and No at -114.
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Daniel Birligea Favourite to Score the First Goal
Daniel Birligea can be backed to find the net anytime at +260. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +600.





Five Rapid Triumphs From Their Past Ten Home Clashes
Rapid have recorded five victories, four defeats and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.40.
FCSB have managed five victories, four draws and one loss in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 0.70.
When the teams previously met at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti, FCSB defeated Rapid 2-1. Rapid have won three of the past 4 H2H games at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti, with FCSB picking up one win.
Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
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5-1-4 | 2.60 | 1.20 | 1.40 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
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5-4-1 | 2.00 | 1.30 | 0.70 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6 |
- 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
- SuperLiga: 27/04 2025 Rapid Bucharest 1 FCSB 2
- SuperLiga: 16/03 2025 FCSB 3 Rapid Bucharest 3
- SuperLiga: 02/03 2025 Rapid Bucharest 0 FCSB 0
- SuperLiga: 27/10 2024 FCSB 0 Rapid Bucharest 0
- SuperLiga: 19/05 2024 Rapid Bucharest 2 FCSB 0
- SuperLiga: 20/04 2024 FCSB 2 Rapid Bucharest 2
- SuperLiga: 09/03 2024 Rapid Bucharest 4 FCSB 0
- SuperLiga: 05/11 2023 FCSB 1 Rapid Bucharest 2
- SuperLiga: 27/05 2023 FCSB 1 Rapid Bucharest 5
- SuperLiga: 23/04 2023 Rapid Bucharest 1 FCSB 0


- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.30 corners awarded and 3.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 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 52.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 54.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Rapid Bucharest this season are Alex Dobre (3), Antoine Baroan (2), Claudiu Petrila (1)
- Top Assistors for Rapid Bucharest this season are Cristian Manea (2), Andrei Borza (1), Constantin Grameni (1)
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Rapid Bucharest vs FCSB Lineups & Team News
Get the latest team news for Rapid vs FCSB before you bet. Stay in the know with the confirmed SuperLiga lineups and up-to-date injury news.
Rapid Bucharest Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
FCSB Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Rapid Bucharest Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
FCSB Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Rapid Bucharest Lineups
Previous FCSB Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | U Craiova | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12:7 | 13 |
2 | UTA Arad | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10:7 | 12 |
3 | Rapid Bucharest | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8:3 | 11 |
4 | Unirea Slobozia | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10:8 | 10 |
5 | Farul Constanta | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9:7 | 10 |
6 | Dinamo Bucharest | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9:8 | 9 |
7 | Botosani | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9:4 | 8 |
8 | U Cluj | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9:7 | 6 |
9 | Otelul Galati | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
10 | Arges Pitesti | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7:9 | 6 |
11 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5:4 | 5 |
12 | FCSB | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6:8 | 4 |
13 | CFR Cluj | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 4 |
14 | Hermannstadt | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5:7 | 3 |
15 | Metaloglobus | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5:14 | 1 |
16 | Csikszereda | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4:13 | 1 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | U Craiova | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:2 | 9 |
2 | Unirea Slobozia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:2 | 7 |
3 | Botosani | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:2 | 7 |
4 | UTA Arad | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:4 | 7 |
5 | Farul Constanta | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:3 | 6 |
6 | Dinamo Bucharest | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:4 | 5 |
7 | Otelul Galati | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | 5 |
8 | Rapid Bucharest | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
9 | Arges Pitesti | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
10 | CFR Cluj | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:6 | 3 |
11 | Hermannstadt | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4:4 | 2 |
12 | U Cluj | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
13 | FCSB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:4 | 1 |
14 | Csikszereda | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 1 |
15 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:3 | 0 |
16 | Metaloglobus | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:8 | 0 |

















