Rapid Bucharest vs Universitatea Cluj Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Apr 2025

Bet on Rapid to Get the Job Done

There’s a strong case for backing Rapid Bucharest against Universitatea Cluj and we’ll back them at -0.25 at -103 on the Asian Handicap. This means a return if the home team win and half our stake back if they draw.

U Cluj Won When They Last Played Rapid

Rapid Bucharest played out a 1-1 draw in their last game. This was on the road at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu against CFR Cluj. The Burgundy Eagles had most of the ball boasting 54% possession and three shots on target, with Mattias Kaeit bagging the goal.

Universitatea Cluj have suffered back-to-back losses, recently being beaten at home by Dinamo Bucharest 4-2 at Cluj Arena. The Cluj-Napoca side had five shots on goal and 51% possession, while Issouf Macalou and Vladislav Blanuta found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

U Cluj have three consecutive victories against Rapid. Their last encounter took place at Cluj Arena and U Cluj secured a 2-1 home win. The 6 past H2H meetings have involved three U Cluj victories, one draw and two Rapid wins.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Rapid Bucharest	3	2	1	0	5	1	4	5:1	7
6	U Cluj	3	1	1	1	6	4	2	6:4	4

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Rapid have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts. Marius Sumudica's team have averaged 49.9% possession, 406.1 passes and 5.9 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.0 goals from 4.7 shots on goal, 11.1 attempts and 4.0 corners.

Denis Ciobotariu and Alex Dobre are the top scorers with 3 goals each, while Mattias Kaeit has 2. Claudiu Petrila has made the most assists with 5.

U Cluj have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.0 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts. The Students have averaged 53.0% possession, 475.4 passes, 4.9 corners taken and 3.6 corners against, while conceding 1.5 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts.

Vladislav Blanuta has top scored with 3, while Mamadou Khady Thiam and Dan Nistor are next best on 2. Dan Nistor has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 2.

Confirmed Lineups

Rapid Bucharest confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Franz Stolz (GK), Razvan Onea, Denis Ciobotariu, Alexandru Pascanu, Andrei Borza, Tobias Christensen, Kader Keita, Mattias Kaeit, Alex Dobre, Elvir Koljic, Claudiu Petrila.

Universitatea Cluj confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Edvinas Gertmonas (GK), Radu Boboc, Lucas Masoero, Iulian Cristea, Alexandru Chipciu, Gabriel Simion, Dorin Codrea, Andrei Artean, Ovidiu Bic, Vladislav Blanuta, Mamadou Khady Thiam.

Rapid Bucharest vs Universitatea Cluj Prediction & Betting Tips

Rapid Bucharest look like a cracking bet on the Asian Handicap for this SuperLiga game. Taking them at -0.25 at odds of -103 looks to be the way forward and there’s a healthy potential return.

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest stats.

Key Rapid Bucharest vs Universitatea Cluj league stats:

• The -0.25 line has been covered by Rapid in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.25 line has been covered by Rapid in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by U Cluj in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by U Cluj in 2 consecutive games.

Rapid -0.25 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 50.6% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

If you’re searching for a larger price and feel confident that your selection will perform well, then moving the line can secure an increased possible pay out.

Our Match Prediction

Rapid Asian Hcp -0.25 @ -103 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Rapid 1 - 0 U Cluj

One bet that has caught our eye is Rapid to claim a 1-0 correct score win. This selection is available at +600 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Claudiu Micovschi to Score +255

Claudiu Micovschi (Rapid) has registered zero goals in his past six Liga I games. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +255 available is appealing when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Claudiu Micovschi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+240

First

+540

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Corners Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners -138

We’ve seen the 8.5 Total Corners line covered in seven straight Rapid Bucharest home matches. We’re content to wager the -138 for the teams to cover the Total Corners line as this looks appealing.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Rapid

Total

9.90 5.90 4.00

Home

9.70 6.30 3.40

Away

9.90 4.80 5.10

U Cluj

Total

8.50 4.90 3.60

Home

10.60 6.30 4.30

Away

8.70 5.80 2.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-138

Under 8.5

-100

Rapid Corners

Over 4.5

-133

Under 4.5

-105

U Cluj Corners

Over 3.5

-139

Under 3.5

-102

Most Corners

1

-149

X

+540

2

+148

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Rapid Bucharest vs Universitatea Cluj Odds

Bookies favourites Rapid Bucharest are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Liga I game and the -100 about them triumphing means a 50% chance of winning based on their current betting odds. The market suggests that Universitatea Cluj are least likely to win at +280.

A tight game could be on the cards and that is reflected in the short odds about Under 2.5 Goals being scored.

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Full-Time Result

1

-100

X

+220

2

+280

Half-Time Result

1

+175

X

+110

2

+333.3

Double Chance

1X

-400

12

-275

X2

-125

Draw No Bet

1

-250

2

+175

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

+102.5

2 Hcp +0.5

-121

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-133

Over 2.5

+105

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-120

No

-120

Claudiu Micovschi Heads First Goalscorer Market

Claudiu Micovschi is priced at +540 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and also available at odds of +240 to find the net anytime.

Claudiu Micovschi (Rapid)

First

+240

Anytime

+540

Claudiu Petrila (Rapid)

First

+255

Anytime

+540

Borisav Burmaz (Rapid)

First

+255

Anytime

+540

Vladislav Blanuta (U Cluj)

First

+255

Anytime

+575

Dan Nistor (U Cluj)

First

+310

Anytime

+600

Alex Dobre (Rapid)

First

+335

Anytime

+700

Andrei Artean (U Cluj)

First

+340

Anytime

+1300

Clinton N'Jie (Rapid)

First

+340

Anytime

+700

Mamadou Thiam (U Cluj)

First

+340

Anytime

+700

Andrej Fabry (U Cluj)

First

+340

Anytime

+1000

Rares Pop (Rapid)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Luka Gojkovic (Rapid)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Tobias Christensen (Rapid)

First

+380

Anytime

+750

Artur Miranyan (U Cluj)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Constantin Grameni (Rapid)

First

+410

Anytime

+950

Mattias Käit (Rapid)

First

+510

Anytime

+1050

Xian Emmers (Rapid)

First

+540

Anytime

+1150

Robert Silaghi (U Cluj)

First

+550

Anytime

+1150

Diogo Mendes (Rapid)

First

+575

Anytime

+1150

Christopher Braun (Rapid)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Jakub Hromada (Rapid)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Ovidiu Bic (U Cluj)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Denis Ciobotariu (Rapid)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Cristian (Romania) Manea (Rapid)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Elvir Koljic (Rapid)

First

+850

Anytime

+440

Kader Keita (Rapid)

First

+850

Anytime

+1200

Peter Ademo (Rapid)

First

+850

Anytime

+700

Adel Bettaieb (U Cluj)

First

+900

Anytime

+750

Dorin Codrea (U Cluj)

First

+900

Anytime

+1800

Ovidiu Popescu (U Cluj)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

Rapid Bucharest vs Universitatea Cluj Lineups & Team News

It’s important to be as informed as possible, with the Rapid vs U Cluj team news helping you find out who is available for the next game.

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