FC Rapid Bucharest
Football Romanian SuperLiga Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti Sat 13 Dec 13:30
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SuperLiga Betting Preview: Rapid Bucharest vs Otelul Galati

Rapid Bucharest meet Otelul Galati at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti, with kick-off set for 13:30 on Saturday 13 December.

Rapid Primed to Win This Clash

Rapid Bucharest look like a spot of value at -100 when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. The home team should be able to deliver a victory against Otelul Galati based on the information available.

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1-1 Draw in Previous H2H Clash

Rapid Bucharest played Botosani away in their last game. It was a 0-0 draw at Stadionul Municipal. Constantin Galca's team recorded 47% possession and had one shot on target.

Otelul Galati won their previous game which was at home. It was a 3-0 victory against Unirea Slobozia at Stadionul Otelul. The Steelworkers had five shots on goal and boasted 55% possession, with Conrado, Paulinho and Andrezinho finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The past three meetings involving Rapid and Otelul have finished all square, with the last encounter ending 1-1 at Stadionul Otelul. The previous 5 H2H games have featured four draws and one Rapid victory.

SuperLiga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Rapid Bucharest logo Rapid Bucharest 23 13 6 4 37 21 16 37:21 45
6 Otelul Galati logo Otelul Galati 23 10 6 7 35 19 16 35:19 36
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Rapid Bucharest – Last 10 League Games

Rapid have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 11.6 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal. The Burgundy Eagles have averaged 52.9% possession, 443.2 passes and 4.5 corners per game, conceding 1.0 goals and 5.2 corners from 14.2 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal.

Top scorer Alex Dobre has found the net 6 times, Cristian Manea 3, with Claudiu Petrila and Alexandru Pascanu both scoring 2. Claudiu Petrila is the leading assists maker on 3.

Otelul Galati – Last 10 League Games

Otelul have 5 victories, 3 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 4.3 shots on goal, 14.0 attempts and 1.8 goals. Gyorgy Laszlo Balint's side average 52.7% possession, 4.5 corners taken and 6.0 corners against them, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 11.2 attempts and 2.8 shots on goal.

Conrado, Paulinho and Andrezinho have scored 4 goals, followed by Joao Lameira with 3. Andrezinho has been the top assist maker with 3 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Rapid Bucharest confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mihai Aioani (GK), Cristian Manea, Denis Ciobotariu, Lars Kramer, Robert Badescu, Tobias Christensen, Kader Keita, Alex Dobre, Luka Gojkovic, Claudiu Petrila, Elvir Koljic.

Otelul Galati confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Cosmin Dur-Bozoanca (GK), Andrei Rus, Diego Zivulic, Paul Iacob, Conrado, Joao Lameira, Joao Paulo, Denis Bordun, Pedro Nuno, Andrezinho, Paulinho.

Rapid Bucharest vs Otelul Galati Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Rapid Bucharest vs Otelul Galati betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, best corners advice, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re going for a straight pick on Rapid Bucharest as we think they’re the likely winners of this SuperLiga contest. We think the hosts can achieve some kind of victory, with odds of -100 currently available.

The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest SuperLiga stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.

Key Rapid Bucharest vs Otelul Galati league stats:

  • Rapid have won 4 consecutive games at home.
  • Rapid have won 6 of their last 10 games.
  • Rapid have won 12 of their last 20 games at home.
Rapid to Win Probability

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 50% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Rapid Rapid logo 1 - 0 Otelul logo Otelul

There could be merit in backing Rapid to win 1-0. Odds of +450 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alex Dobre to Score +225 BetMGM logo

Alex Dobre (Rapid) has scored at least one goal in six consecutive SuperLiga home games. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +225.

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Corners Prediction

Otelul Over 3.5 Corners -147 BetMGM logo

Otelul Galati have covered the 3.5 corners line in seven straight away games, while Rapid Bucharest have conceded an average of 5.80 corners in the past 5 games. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Team Corners and you can secure -147 that Otelul go over the line.

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
9.70 4.50 5.20
Home
9.30 5.80 3.50
Away
10.20 3.90 6.30
Otelul Logo Otelul
Total
10.50 4.50 6.00
Home
10.30 4.40 5.90
Away
10.70 5.60 5.10
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Rapid -100
Both Team To Score No -130
Team Corners Otelul Over 3.5 -147

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Rapid Bucharest vs Otelul Galati 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 Expecting Rapid to Triumph

Rapid Bucharest are regarded as having a 50% chance of winning this SuperLiga clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are -100. Otelul Galati are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +275.

There are different ways to bet on Rapid including the Asian Handicap -0.5 market. This option is -106, although Otelul +0.5 is a viable alternative at -133 and you can cheer on the draw with the latter.

A low-scoring contest will be anticipated by many and Under 2.5 Goals currently has the shortest odds. An alternative angle is a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is available at -130.

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Alex Dobre Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Favourite Alex Dobre is priced at +450 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +225.

Player Goals
Alex Dobre (Rapid)
First
+225
Anytime
+450
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Elvir Koljic (Rapid)
First
+235
Anytime
+480
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Antoine Baroan (Rapid)
First
+255
Anytime
+600
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Claudiu Petrila (Rapid)
First
+330
Anytime
+750
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Rapid Have the Winning Habit at Home

Rapid Bucharest are four wins from four at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti. Constantin Galca's team have clocked up six wins, three defeats and one draw in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.10 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Otelul have finished with four losses, three victories and three draws in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Rapid and Otelul played out a 0-0 draw when the teams last met at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti.

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 3.40 2.10 1.30 7 3 8 2
Otelul Galati logo Otelul Galati Away Stats 3-3-4 2.30 1.30 1.00 4 6 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
Team Stats
Rapid Bucharest logo Rapid Bucharest League Stats
Otelul Galati logo Otelul Galati League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 2 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
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Rapid Bucharest vs Otelul Galati Lineups & Team News

Always review the Rapid vs Otelul team news before locking in your bets. We’ll deliver the confirmed SuperLiga lineups and the latest injury reports.

Rapid Bucharest Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Otelul Galati Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Rapid Bucharest Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

16 Mihai Aioani
23 Cristian Manea 13 Denis Ciobotariu 6 Lars Kramer 3 Robert Badescu
17 Tobias Christensen 18 Kader Keita
29 Alex Dobre 28 Luka Gojkovic 10 Claudiu Petrila
95 Elvir Koljic
1 Cosmin Dur-Bozoanca
14 Andrei Rus 31 Diego Zivulic 6 Paul Iacob 97 Conrado
8 Joao Lameira 18 Joao Paulo
24 Denis Bordun 27 Pedro Nuno 7 Andrezinho
77 Paulinho

Otelul Galati Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Rapid Bucharest Substitutes

  • 1Franz Stolz
  • 4Leonardo Bolgado
  • 8Constantin Grameni
  • 9Timotej Jambor
  • 15Catalin Vulturar
  • 19Razvan Onea
  • 21Cristian Ignat
  • 24Andrei Borza
  • 47Christopher Braun
  • 55Rares Pop
  • 98Gabriel Gheorghe
  • 99Claudiu Micovschi

Otelul Galati Substitutes

  • 9Patrick
  • 15Dan-Cristian Neicu
  • 16Dan-Emilian Neicu
  • 17Andrei Ciobanu
  • 19Radu Postelnicu
  • 20Daniel Sandu
  • 22Gabriel Ursu
  • 23Cristian Chira
  • 30Matei Frunza
  • 32Iustin Popescu

Previous Rapid Bucharest Lineups

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
02 Nov SuperLiga
U Craiova 2-2 Rapid Bucharest
27 Oct SuperLiga
Rapid Bucharest 4-1 Unirea Slobozia

Previous Otelul Galati Lineups

05 Dec SuperLiga
Otelul Galati 3-0 Unirea Slobozia
29 Nov SuperLiga
Dinamo Bucharest 1-0 Otelul Galati
23 Nov SuperLiga
Otelul Galati 2-2 Farul Constanta
08 Nov SuperLiga
Petrolul Ploiesti 0-0 Otelul Galati
02 Nov SuperLiga
Hermannstadt 1-3 Otelul Galati
25 Oct SuperLiga
Otelul Galati 1-2 U Cluj
Team Squads

Rapid Bucharest Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Constantin Galca

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Kader Keita 18 M 18 1589 18 0 0 0 5 0
Tobias Christensen 17 F 19 1570 19 0 1 4 2 0
Alex Dobre 29 M 19 1555 18 1 10 0 1 0
Lars Kramer 6 D 17 1431 16 2 1 0 5 0
Claudiu Petrila 27 M 17 1315 16 1 3 4 1 0

Otelul Galati Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Gyorgy Laszlo Balint

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Milen Zhelev 2 D 19 1688 19 0 0 0 4 0
Diego Zivulic 31 M 19 1688 19 0 0 0 3 0
Cosmin Dur-Bozoanca 1 G 16 1402 16 1 0 0 0 0
Patrick 9 F 19 1347 15 4 3 1 3 0
Joao Lameira 66 M 16 1343 16 0 3 2 3 0
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Superliga Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 U Craiova 23 13 7 3 43:20 46
2 Rapid Bucharest 23 13 6 4 37:21 45
3 Dinamo Bucharest 23 12 8 3 35:19 44
4 Arges Pitesti 23 12 4 7 30:21 40
5 Botosani 23 10 8 5 30:18 38
6 Otelul Galati 23 10 6 7 35:19 36
7 U Cluj 23 10 6 7 27:20 36
8 UTA Arad 23 9 8 6 30:32 35
9 CFR Cluj 23 8 8 7 34:34 32
10 Farul Constanta 23 8 7 8 28:26 31
11 FCSB 23 8 7 8 32:31 31
12 Unirea Slobozia 23 6 3 14 22:35 21
13 Petrolul Ploiesti 23 4 8 11 16:25 20
14 Csikszereda 23 4 7 12 22:51 19
15 Hermannstadt 23 2 8 13 19:38 14
16 Metaloglobus 23 2 5 16 19:49 11
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 U Craiova 12 8 3 1 26:10 27
2 Otelul Galati 12 7 3 2 23:9 24
3 Dinamo Bucharest 11 7 3 1 20:8 24
4 Rapid Bucharest 11 7 2 2 22:11 23
5 Botosani 11 6 4 1 20:8 22
6 Arges Pitesti 11 6 2 3 14:8 20
7 Farul Constanta 11 5 4 2 16:10 19
8 UTA Arad 12 5 4 3 16:16 19
9 CFR Cluj 11 5 3 3 19:16 18
10 U Cluj 12 4 5 3 12:10 17
11 FCSB 11 4 3 4 12:12 15
12 Csikszereda 12 3 6 3 15:17 15
13 Unirea Slobozia 11 3 1 7 10:12 10
14 Petrolul Ploiesti 12 2 3 7 7:15 9
15 Metaloglobus 12 2 3 7 10:21 9
16 Hermannstadt 12 1 4 7 12:22 7