Rapid Bucharest vs Metaloglobus Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Jan 2026
SuperLiga Betting Preview: Rapid Bucharest vs Metaloglobus
Rapid Bucharest welcome Metaloglobus to Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Saturday 17 January.
There’s an attractive -172 available for Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market and that looks too good an opportunity to pass up. Bet on Rapid Bucharest and Metaloglobus to find the net at least three times between them.
Rapid Bucharest lost away in their last SuperLiga game, making it back-to-back league losses. FCSB won 2-1 at Arena Nationala. Constantin Galca's side recorded three shots on target and had 50% possession, while Alex Dobre scored the goal.
Metaloglobus Bucharest have lost their previous five away outings. In their most recent game, they were beaten 3-2 at home to Unirea Slobozia at Stadionul Clinceni. Metaloglobus enjoyed 65% possession and managed six shots on goal, while Yassine Zakir and Stefan Visic found the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was Rapid who came out on top when they last played Metaloglobus. At Stadionul Clinceni, a 2-1 away win was recorded.
| SuperLiga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Rapid Bucharest |
30 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 47 | 30 | 17 | 47:30 | 56 |
| 16 | Metaloglobus |
30 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 25 | 66 | -41 | 25:66 | 12 |
Rapid have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts. The Burgundy Eagles have averaged 51.2% possession, 429.5 passes and 4.2 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.2 goals from 5.5 shots on goal, 14.1 attempts and 5.6 corners.
Top scorer is Alex Dobre on 6 goals, while Cristian Manea has racked up 3 and Claudiu Petrila 2. Claudiu Petrila has recorded the most assists with 3.
Metaloglobus have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 0.9 goals from 9.4 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal. Ianis Zicu's team average 44.4% possession, 348.5 passes, 4.5 corners in their favour and 6.5 corners against, while conceding 2.3 goals from 14.5 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal.
Yassine Zakir is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Ely Fernandes and Dragos Huiban both have 2. Damia Sabater has been top assists provider with 2 in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Rapid Bucharest confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mihai Aioani (GK), Cristian Manea, Alexandru Pascanu, Lars Kramer, Andrei Borza, Jakub Hromada, Constantin Grameni, Alex Dobre, Tobias Christensen, Claudiu Petrila, Elvir Koljic.
Metaloglobus confirmed lineup (4-4-2): George Gavrilas (GK), Christ Kouadio, Gabriel Dumitru, Omar Pasagic, Andrei Sava, Florin Purece, Damia Sabater, Bruno Carvalho, Yassine Zakir, Dragos Huiban, Ely Fernandes.
Rapid Bucharest vs Metaloglobus Prediction & Betting Tips
We’ve got your Rapid Bucharest vs Metaloglobus bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score tip, corners outlook, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.
Match Prediction
This SuperLiga encounter can yield three goals or more, with the odds for Over 2.5 Goals offering plenty of appeal. You can get -172 that this outcome happens and we’re confident.
Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the SuperLiga experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football betting tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.
Key Rapid Bucharest vs Metaloglobus league stats:
When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 63.3% chance of winning. However, our tipsters have this number closer to 70% based on their in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
Rapid can be backed to win 3-0 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +480 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.
Player Prop Picks
Alex Dobre (Rapid) has scored at least one goal in four of his past five SuperLiga games on home soil. There are odds of +140 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.
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Corners Prediction
Metaloglobus have had over 2.5 corners in five consecutive games, while Rapid Bucharest have had an average of 5.60 corners against them in their last 10 matches. There’s everything to like about the Metaloglobus Team Corners line which looks low and we’d expect them to go over at -147.
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Bet Builder Tips
A same-game multi can be a fun wager and we’ve gone for more than two goals, Rapid Bucharest with the -1.75 Asian Handicap and Alex Dobre (Rapid) to score at any time.
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Rapid Bucharest vs Metaloglobus 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.
Rapid Bucharest are overwhelming -417 favourites to win this SuperLiga clash based on the latest betting odds. The bookmakers afford them a 81% probability of claiming the spoils. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +1050 about Metaloglobus Bucharest.
Betting Rapid on the Asian Handicap -1.75 splits stake between -1.5 and -2. If they beat Metaloglobus by three goals, you get a full payout at -114. A two-goal win means half stake wins and half stake is pushed.
If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. An alternative play could be betting BTTS No where you can get -161 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.
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Alex Dobre is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +350. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +140.
Rapid have racked up six wins, three defeats and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 1.30.
The past five Metaloglobus games on the road have ended in defeat. Metaloglobus have eight defeats and two draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 2.70.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rapid Bucharest Home Stats |
6-1-3 | 3.30 | 2.00 | 1.30 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
Metaloglobus Away Stats |
0-2-8 | 3.60 | 0.90 | 2.70 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 3 | |
- 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
Rapid Bucharest League Stats
Metaloglobus League Stats
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 8 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 2.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 2.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 3.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 6.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 51.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 56.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 44.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Rapid Bucharest this season are Alex Dobre (11), Elvir Koljic (4), Claudiu Petrila (3)
- Top Assistors for Rapid Bucharest this season are Claudiu Petrila (4), Tobias Christensen (4), Cristian Manea (3)
Rapid Bucharest vs Metaloglobus Lineups & Team News
Check the Rapid vs Metaloglobus team news before you place your bets. Stay informed with confirmed SuperLiga lineups and the most recent injury news.
Rapid Bucharest Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Metaloglobus Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Rapid Bucharest Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Metaloglobus Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Rapid Bucharest Substitutes
- 1Dejan Iliev
- 4Leonardo Bolgado
- 9Timotej Jambor
- 13Denis Ciobotariu
- 15Catalin Vulturar
- 19Razvan Onea
- 21Robert Salceanu
- 27Drilon Hazrollaj
- 30Daniel Paraschiv
- 31Adrian Briciu
- 98Gabriel Gheorghe
Metaloglobus Substitutes
- 7Laurentiu Lis
- 9Stefan Visic
- 14Alexandru Gheorghe
- 15Alexandru Irimia
- 20Giovani Ghimfus
- 21David Irimia
- 22Robert Neacsu
- 29Adrian Sirbu
- 33Alexandru Soare
- 34Cristian Nedelcovici
- 77Endri Celaj
Previous Rapid Bucharest Lineups
Previous Metaloglobus Lineups
Rapid Bucharest Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Constantin Galca
Metaloglobus Player Stats & Squad
SuperLiga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U Craiova | 30 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 53:27 | 60 |
| 2 | Rapid Bucharest | 30 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 47:30 | 56 |
| 3 | U Cluj | 30 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 48:27 | 54 |
| 4 | CFR Cluj | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 49:40 | 53 |
| 5 | Dinamo Bucharest | 30 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 42:28 | 52 |
| 6 | Arges Pitesti | 30 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 37:28 | 50 |
| 7 | FCSB | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 48:40 | 46 |
| 8 | UTA Arad | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 39:44 | 43 |
| 9 | Botosani | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 37:29 | 42 |
| 10 | Otelul Galati | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 39:32 | 41 |
| 11 | Farul Constanta | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 39:37 | 37 |
| 12 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 30 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 24:31 | 32 |
| 13 | Csikszereda | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 30:58 | 32 |
| 14 | Unirea Slobozia | 30 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 27:46 | 25 |
| 15 | Hermannstadt | 30 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 29:50 | 23 |
| 16 | Metaloglobus | 30 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 25:66 | 12 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U Craiova | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 30:11 | 36 |
| 2 | CFR Cluj | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 30:21 | 30 |
| 3 | Dinamo Bucharest | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 23:11 | 29 |
| 4 | Rapid Bucharest | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 26:16 | 28 |
| 5 | Arges Pitesti | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 18:10 | 27 |
| 6 | Botosani | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 24:12 | 26 |
| 7 | U Cluj | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 23:12 | 26 |
| 8 | Otelul Galati | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 26:17 | 25 |
| 9 | Farul Constanta | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 26:17 | 25 |
| 10 | FCSB | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 20:17 | 24 |
| 11 | Csikszereda | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 20:18 | 24 |
| 12 | UTA Arad | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 20:22 | 22 |
| 13 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11:17 | 16 |
| 14 | Unirea Slobozia | 15 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 15:21 | 13 |
| 15 | Hermannstadt | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 15:27 | 10 |
| 16 | Metaloglobus | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 12:25 | 10 |
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