Rapid Bucharest vs Politehnica Iasi Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Jan 2025

We’re Not Expecting the Net to Bulge Regularly

There are reasons to side with Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. Rapid Bucharest and Politehnica Iasi could fall short of the line and we really like the odds of -123 that are available for this pick.

Rapid 2-1 Winners When Teams Last Met

Rapid Bucharest played Dinamo Bucharest on their travels in their last game. It was a 0-0 draw at Arena Nationala. Marius Sumudica's team recorded 41% possession and had five shots on target.

Politehnica Iasi suffered a second straight defeat when losing 2-0 in their previous game. This was at home to FCSB at Stadionul E. Alexandrescu. The Copou Squad had 43% possession and didn’t have a single shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The most recent head-to-head saw Rapid land a 2-1 away victory over Poli Iasi at Stadionul E. Alexandrescu. Rapid have landed victory in two of the previous 3 H2H games, with Poli Iasi winning once.

4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 12.3 attempts. Rapid have had 51.7% possession, 463.3 passes and 4.4 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.6 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 3.7 corners.

Top goalscorer Aaron Salem Boupendza has found the net 3 times, with Alexandru Pascanu and Alex Dobre scoring 2 each. The leading assistors are Claudiu Petrila and Cristian Manea with 2, while goalie Benjamin Siegrist has recorded 4 clean sheets.

Poli Iasi have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 0.9 goals from 11.5 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal. Emil Sandoi's side average 49.0% possession, 4.7 corners awarded and 5.6 corners against them, while conceding 1.7 goals from 12.4 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal.

Andrei Gheorghita got 3 goals, Mihai Bordeianu notched 2, while Guilherme Soares and two other players scored 1. Alin Roman has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games, while Jesus Fernandez has 1 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Rapid Bucharest confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Mihai Aioani (GK), Razvan Onea, Cristian Ignat, Alexandru Pascanu, Andrei Borza, Constantin Grameni, Jakub Hromada, Tobias Christensen, Claudiu Micovschi, Borisav Burmaz, Claudiu Petrila.

Politehnica Iasi confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jesus Fernandez (GK), Guilherme Soares, Nicolas Samayoa, Claudio Silva, Rares Ispas, Julian Marchioni, Samuel Gouet, Valentin Gheorghe, Alin Roman, Andrei Gheorghita, Tailson.

Rapid Bucharest vs Politehnica Iasi Prediction & Betting Tips

We could be set for a low-scoring SuperLiga encounter. We will therefore bet on Under 2.5 which can be backed at an eye-catching price of -123, with defences set to be on top for the most part.

We’re 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 stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Rapid Bucharest vs Politehnica Iasi league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in any of the last 5 Rapid games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Rapid games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 8 Rapid games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Poli Iasi games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Poli Iasi games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Poli Iasi games on the road.

Under 2.5 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 55.2% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

Bettors looking for a larger price when it comes to backing Under 2.5 Goals can include this pick as part of a Result & Total Goals selection. Predict the team that will land the spoils.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Rapid 2 - 0 Poli Iasi

One bet that has caught our eye is Rapid to claim a 2-0 correct score win. This selection is available at +480 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Corners Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners -137

The 8.5 Total Corners line has been covered in six straight Poli Iasi away games. We’re going to select the Overs for Total Corners, with this line standing out and you can secure odds of -137.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Rapid

Total

8.10 4.40 3.70

Home

7.20 4.00 3.20

Away

8.80 4.60 4.20

Poli Iasi

Total

10.30 4.70 5.60

Home

9.40 5.10 4.30

Away

10.10 4.10 6.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-147

Under 8.5

-100

Rapid Corners

Over 5.5

-130

Under 5.5

-108

Poli Iasi Corners

Over 3.5

+130

Under 3.5

-189

Most Corners

1

-345

X

+600

2

+295

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Rapid Bucharest vs Politehnica Iasi Odds

Rapid Bucharest are strong -333 favourites to win this Liga I match according to the betting odds. The bookies give them a 77% chance of claiming victory. Politehnica Iasi are regarded as the least likely winner at +800.

The Under 2.5 / Over 2.5 Goals betting market has the two outcomes at a similar price.

The football betting sites offer a Draw No Bet market for all SuperLiga matches and you can back Rapid Bucharest at -1000 and Politehnica Iasi at +575.

Full-Time Result

1

-333

X

+420

2

+800

Half-Time Result

1

-123

X

+148

2

+575

Double Chance

1X

-1429

12

-625

X2

+220

Draw No Bet

1

-1000

2

+575

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-132

2 Hcp +1.25

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+102

Over 2.5

-132

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+108

No

-154

Rapid Bucharest vs Politehnica Iasi Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss out on the Rapid vs Poli Iasi team news so you understand the players available for selection ahead of kick-off.

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