FC Rapid Bucharest
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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.

Strong Case for Backing Over 2.5 Goals

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 Overcame Metaloglobus in Previous Clash

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 logo Rapid Bucharest 30 16 8 6 47 30 17 47:30 56
16 Metaloglobus logo Metaloglobus 30 2 6 22 25 66 -41 25:66 12
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Rapid Bucharest – Last 10 League Games

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 – Last 10 League Games

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:

  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Rapid games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Rapid games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Metaloglobus games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Metaloglobus games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Metaloglobus games.
Over 2.5 Probability

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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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Rapid Rapid logo 3 - 0 Metaloglobus logo Metaloglobus

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

Top Pick: Alex Dobre to Score +140 BetMGM logo

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.

Latest Alex Dobre Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Metaloglobus Over 2.5 Corners -147 BetMGM logo

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.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Rapid Logo Rapid
Total
9.80 4.20 5.60
Home
9.20 5.80 3.40
Away
10.20 4.00 6.20
Metaloglobus Logo Metaloglobus
Total
11.00 4.50 6.50
Home
12.40 5.20 7.20
Away
8.90 4.20 4.70
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Over 2.5 -172
Asian Handicap Rapid -1.75 -114
Anytime Goalscorer Alex Dobre +140

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.

Bookies Running Scared of Rapid Win

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 Favourite to Find the Net First

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.

Player Goals
Alex Dobre (Rapid)
First
+140
Anytime
+350
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Elvir Koljic (Rapid)
First
+145
Anytime
+370
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Antoine Baroan (Rapid)
First
+150
Anytime
+400
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Daniel Paraschiv (Rapid)
First
+163
Anytime
+400
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Six Victories From Previous Ten Rapid Home Clashes

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 logo Rapid Bucharest Home Stats 6-1-3 3.30 2.00 1.30 6 4 7 3
Metaloglobus logo 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
Head to Head
Team Stats
Rapid Bucharest logo Rapid Bucharest League Stats
Metaloglobus logo Metaloglobus League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 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
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 8 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

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

16 Mihai Aioani
23 Cristian Manea 5 Alexandru Pascanu 6 Lars Kramer 24 Andrei Borza
14 Jakub Hromada 8 Constantin Grameni
29 Alex Dobre 17 Tobias Christensen 10 Claudiu Petrila
7 Elvir Koljic
1 George Gavrilas
18 Christ Kouadio 23 Gabriel Dumitru 19 Omar Pasagic 13 Andrei Sava
8 Florin Purece 5 Damia Sabater 6 Bruno Carvalho 24 Yassine Zakir
11 Dragos Huiban 10 Ely Fernandes

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

21 Dec SuperLiga
FCSB 2-1 Rapid Bucharest
13 Dec SuperLiga
Rapid Bucharest 0-2 Otelul Galati
08 Dec SuperLiga
Botosani 0-0 Rapid Bucharest
28 Nov SuperLiga
Rapid Bucharest 4-1 Csikszereda
23 Nov SuperLiga
CFR Cluj 3-0 Rapid Bucharest
08 Nov SuperLiga
Rapid Bucharest 2-0 Arges Pitesti

Previous Metaloglobus Lineups

20 Dec SuperLiga
Metaloglobus 2-3 Unirea Slobozia
14 Dec SuperLiga
Dinamo Bucharest 4-0 Metaloglobus
07 Dec SuperLiga
Metaloglobus 2-1 Farul Constanta
01 Dec SuperLiga
Petrolul Ploiesti 4-1 Metaloglobus
24 Nov SuperLiga
Metaloglobus 1-1 Hermannstadt
07 Nov SuperLiga
U Cluj 3-1 Metaloglobus
Team Squads

Rapid Bucharest Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Constantin Galca

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Kader Keita 18 M 20 1750 20 0 0 0 5 0
Alex Dobre 29 M 21 1735 20 1 11 0 1 0
Tobias Christensen 17 F 21 1730 21 0 1 4 3 0
Lars Kramer 6 D 19 1611 18 2 1 0 6 0
Claudiu Petrila 27 M 19 1491 18 1 3 4 2 0

Metaloglobus Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Mihai Teja

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
George Gavrilas - G 20 1710 20 1 0 0 1 0
Damia Sabater 5 M 21 1598 17 4 0 2 3 0
Dragos Huiban - F 21 1590 20 1 5 0 1 0
George Caramalau 4 - 17 1440 17 0 0 1 3 0
Ely Fernandes 10 M 17 1211 15 2 3 0 1 0
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Superliga Season
# 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