Rapid Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Mar 2025

Few Goals Expected

The Total Goals market provides readers with the chance to back our Under 2.5 Goals pick. Rapid Bucharest and Universitatea Craiova could be set to contest an unexciting encounter and a price of -130 looks the standout bet.

Rapid Claimed 1-0 Victory in Last H2H

Rapid Bucharest played FCSB away in their last game. It was a 3-3 draw at Arena Nationala. The Burgundy Eagles had 41% possession and totalled four shots on target, while Denis Ciobotariu got two goals and Alex Dobre scored the other.

Universitatea Craiova won their previous game, beating Universitatea Cluj at home. It was a 3-0 victory at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. Mirel Radoi's side recorded eight shots on goal and had 48% possession, with Anzor Mekvabishvili, Carlos Mora and Jovo Lukic all on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Rapid had the upper hand in the previous clash between these sides. At Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti, they recorded a 1-0 home victory over U Craiova. U Craiova have four wins from the previous 10 H2H meetings, with three draws and three Rapid triumphs also happening.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Rapid Bucharest	3	2	1	0	5	1	4	5:1	7
3	U Craiova	3	2	1	0	8	5	3	8:5	7

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Rapid have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 13.9 attempts. Marius Sumudica's team have averaged 50.3% possession, 408.7 passes and 6.2 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.0 goals from 4.0 shots on goal, 10.7 attempts and 4.6 corners.

Alex Dobre and Claudiu Petrila are the leading goalscorers with 4, while Denis Ciobotariu has 3. Claudiu Petrila is the leading assists maker with 4.

U Craiova have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 14.1 attempts, 5.4 shots on goal and 1.5 goals. The Lions from Bănie average 52.8% possession, 458.8 passes, 5.2 corners awarded and 4.4 corners against them, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 3.7 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts.

Alexandru Mitrita has top scored with 5 goals, while Stefan Baiaram and Alexandru Cicaldau are next on 3 and 2. Alexandru Mitrita and Alisson Safira have both managed 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Rapid Bucharest confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Mihai Aioani (GK), Cristian Manea, Denis Ciobotariu, Alexandru Pascanu, Christopher Braun, Catalin Vulturar, Tobias Christensen, Kader Keita, Alex Dobre, Elvir Koljic, Claudiu Petrila.

Universitatea Craiova confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Laurentiu Popescu (GK), Vasile Mogos, Gjoko Zajkov, Juraj Badelj, Nicusor Bancu, Anzor Mekvabishvili, Vladimir Screciu, Lyes Houri, Stefan Baiaram, Alisson Safira, Alexandru Mitrita.

Rapid Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction & Betting Tips

We hope you agree with our verdict of a low-scoring encounter, with an opportunity to back the -130 for the Under 2.5 Goals selection. We are not anticipating this SuperLiga clash to yield goals.

Team news plays a valuable role and we’re always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Rapid Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Rapid games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Rapid games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Rapid games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 U Craiova games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 U Craiova games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Under 2.5 Probability

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 56.5% prospect of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. 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 1 - 0 U Craiova

We’re taking a chance on Rapid to achieve a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +650 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Corners Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners -141

It’s been five consecutive Rapid Bucharest home matches where 8.5 corners has been covered, while the same outcome has happened in three straight Universitatea Craiova games. We’re going to select the Overs for Total Corners, with this line standing out and you can secure odds of -141.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Rapid

Total

10.80 6.20 4.60

Home

9.00 5.90 3.10

Away

9.90 4.70 5.20

U Craiova

Total

9.60 5.20 4.40

Home

8.80 4.50 4.30

Away

9.20 4.70 4.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-139

Under 8.5

-105

Rapid Corners

Over 4.5

-119

Under 4.5

-119

U Craiova Corners

Over 4.5

+130

Under 4.5

-185

Most Corners

1

-135

X

+525

2

+133

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Rapid Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova Odds

The bookies have priced up the draw at +210, with Rapid Bucharest available to back at betting odds of +148. Universitatea Craiova are +190 to win this Liga I match.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored.

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Full-Time Result

1

+148

X

+210

2

+190

Half-Time Result

1

+205

X

+108

2

+230

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-286

X2

-200

Draw No Bet

1

-133

2

+105

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+108

2 Hcp +0.25

-143

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-135

Over 2.5

+104

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-139

No

-102

Rapid Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova Lineups & Team News

We’re ready to bring you Rapid vs U Craiova team news as soon as it’s announced. This will allow you to get the big picture.

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