Rapid Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 May 2026

SuperLiga Betting Preview: Rapid Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova

Rapid Bucharest square off against Universitatea Craiova at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti, with kick-off set for 13:30 on Monday 25 May.

If you concur with our view that Universitatea Craiova will have the upper hand when meeting Rapid Bucharest, then you can wager the away team at +125. We’re anticipating a return with this Full-Time Result pick.

Rapid Bucharest played out a 2-2 draw in their last game. This was away from home at Stadionul Orasenesc against Arges Pitesti. Constantin Galca's men enjoyed 52% possession and nine shots on target, with Alexandru Pascanu and Daniel Paraschiv scoring one goal apiece.

Universitatea Craiova claimed a home win in their previous game. A 5-0 victory occurred against Universitatea Cluj at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. The Lions from Bănie enjoyed 56% possession and had nine shots on goal, while Assad Al Hamlawi scored twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

U Craiova boast an unbeaten record in the past three games with Rapid. In their last encounter, hosts U Craiova came out with a 1-0 win at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. The past 10 meetings between these sides have resulted in four U Craiova victories and two Rapid wins. There have also been four draws.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	U Craiova	9	6	1	2	12	6	6	12:6	49
5	Rapid Bucharest	9	1	2	6	8	14	-6	8:14	33

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Rapid have 1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts. The Burgundy Eagles have averaged 52.6% possession, 442.2 passes and 5.7 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.5 goals from 4.0 shots on goal, 12.0 attempts and 4.6 corners.

Daniel Paraschiv and Catalin Vulturar are the top scorers with 2 goals each, while Alexandru Pascanu has 1. The leading assistors are Tobias Christensen and Claudiu Petrila with 2.

U Craiova have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, with an average of 4.5 shots on goal, 13.5 attempts and 1.3 goals. Filipe Coelho's side average 55.9% possession, 4.0 corners taken and 3.7 corners against them, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 7.8 attempts and 2.3 shots on goal.

Assad Al Hamlawi is the leading scorer with 4 goals, followed by Anzor Mekvabishvili on 2, with David Matei and two others bagging 1. Anzor Mekvabishvili and Stefan Baiaram are the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Rapid Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Rapid Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline, key corners betting angle, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll side with Universitatea Craiova at a nice price of +125 considering that they could have the upper hand in this SuperLiga clash. This match winner bet provides plenty of juice along with a nice payout.

Our job is to consult the latest SuperLiga team news in order to produce the best football predictions. Then we crack on with the job of analysing the stats that are going to be the most effective.

Key Rapid Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova league stats:

• U Craiova have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• U Craiova have won 14 of their last 20 games.
• Rapid have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Rapid have lost 6 of their last 10 games.

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 44.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 50%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

The Asian Handicap offers a selection of alternatives when it comes to backing U Craiova. There’s the opportunity to land a bigger price if you think that a decent-sized win is on the cards.

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Our Match Prediction

U Craiova To Win @ +125 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Rapid 0 - 1 U Craiova

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves U Craiova winning 1-0. Odds of +510 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Assad Al Hamlawi to Score +245

Assad Al Hamlawi (U Craiova) has netted three goals in his past four SuperLiga games. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +245.

Latest Assad Al Hamlawi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+245

First

+525

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -118

Each of the previous seven Universitatea Craiova matches have featured under 9.5 corners. The Total Corners line looks to be too high given the stats and -118 is available to wager.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Rapid

Total

10.30 5.70 4.60

Home

10.30 6.30 4.00

Away

9.20 4.80 4.40

U Craiova

Total

7.70 4.00 3.70

Home

8.30 4.90 3.40

Away

6.50 4.20 2.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-123

Under 9.5

-118

Rapid Corners

Over 4.5

-112

Under 4.5

-127

U Craiova Corners

Over 4.5

-132

Under 4.5

-108

Most Corners

1

+112

X

+650

2

-109

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Rapid Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova 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.

Universitatea Craiova are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this SuperLiga encounter. The +125 for them coming out on top suggests a 44% probability based on their latest betting odds. If you want to back the outsider, Rapid Bucharest are available at +210.

If U Craiova and Rapid play out a draw, then an Asian Handicap -0.25 on the former means a half stake refund. However, a victory for the favourites would mean a full payout at -111.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Under 2.5 is the likelier outcome in this contest. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -130.

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Full-Time Result

1

+210

X

+220

2

+125

Half-Time Result

1

+255

X

+110

2

+180

Double Chance

1X

-182

12

-345

X2

-333

Draw No Bet

1

+116

2

-167

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-127

2 Hcp -0.25

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-147

Over 2.5

+102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-130

No

-109

Favourite Monday Etim is priced at +500 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +225.

Monday Etim (U Craiova)

First

+225

Anytime

+500

Steven Nsimba (U Craiova)

First

+225

Anytime

+525

Assad Al Hamlawi (U Craiova)

First

+245

Anytime

+525

Stefan Baiaram (U Craiova)

First

+260

Anytime

+550

Alex Dobre (Rapid)

First

+280

Anytime

+600

Drilon Hazrollaj (Rapid)

First

+285

Anytime

+650

Timotej Jambor (Rapid)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Elvir Koljic (Rapid)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Daniel Paraschiv (Rapid)

First

+320

Anytime

+650

Borisav Burmaz (Rapid)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Talisson de Almeida (Rapid)

First

+370

Anytime

+800

David Barbu (U Craiova)

First

+375

Anytime

+850

Carlos Mora (U Craiova)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Claudiu Petrila (Rapid)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Luca Constantin Băsceanu (U Craiova)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Samuel Teles (U Craiova)

First

+430

Anytime

+900

Tudor Baluta (U Craiova)

First

+430

Anytime

+1000

Tobias Christensen (Rapid)

First

+450

Anytime

+1000

David Matei (U Craiova)

First

+460

Anytime

+1050

Alexandru Cicaldau (U Craiova)

First

+480

Anytime

+1000

Marian Danciu (U Craiova)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Alexandru Cretu (U Craiova)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Anzor Mekvabishvili (U Craiova)

First

+500

Anytime

+1050

Nicusor Bancu (U Craiova)

First

+540

Anytime

+1100

Constantin Grameni (Rapid)

First

+540

Anytime

+1100

Stats: SuperLiga matches only
Rapid Bucharest haven’t tasted victory in three consecutive matches at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti. Constantin Galca's men have finished with four losses, three victories and three draws in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

U Craiova have recorded five victories, three draws and two defeats in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Rapid drew 1-1 with U Craiova in their last Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti meeting. It’s been three U Craiova wins, two draws and two Rapid victories in the past 7 H2H meetings at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Rapid Bucharest Home Stats		3-3-4	2.30	1.00	1.30	4	6	6	4
Universitatea Craiova Away Stats		5-3-2	2.40	1.40	1.00	4	6	3	7

• 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

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Rapid Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova Lineups & Team News

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