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

SuperLiga Betting Preview: Rapid Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova

Fifth-placed Rapid Bucharest square off against Romanian SuperLiga champions 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 secured the Romanian title in style with a 5-0 home win against Universitatea Cluj at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco in their last outing. 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
12	Rapid Bucharest	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
16	U Craiova	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Rapid Bucharest confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Mihai Aioani (GK), Razvan Onea, Denis Ciobotariu, Alexandru Pascanu, Robert Salceanu, Tobias Christensen, Kader Keita, Constantin Grameni, Olimpiu Morutan, Elvir Koljic, Alex Dobre.

Universitatea Craiova confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Laurentiu Popescu (GK), Vasile Mogos, Nikola Stevanovic, Juraj Badelj, Teles, Alexandru Cretu, Tudor Baluta, Florin Stefan, Luca Basceanu, Steven Nsimba, Stefan Baiaram.

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 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.

The best football betting sites are on hand to provide lots of choice to bettors. It’s now the case that you can select from hundreds of markets for all of the SuperLiga matches.

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

+500

Anytime

+225

Steven Nsimba (U Craiova)

First

+525

Anytime

+225

Assad Al Hamlawi (U Craiova)

First

+525

Anytime

+245

Stefan Baiaram (U Craiova)

First

+550

Anytime

+260

Alex Dobre (Rapid)

First

+600

Anytime

+280

Drilon Hazrollaj (Rapid)

First

+650

Anytime

+285

Timotej Jambor (Rapid)

First

+650

Anytime

+290

Elvir Koljic (Rapid)

First

+700

Anytime

+310

Daniel Paraschiv (Rapid)

First

+650

Anytime

+320

Borisav Burmaz (Rapid)

First

+750

Anytime

+350

Talisson de Almeida (Rapid)

First

+800

Anytime

+370

David Barbu (U Craiova)

First

+850

Anytime

+375

Claudiu Petrila (Rapid)

First

+850

Anytime

+390

Carlos Mora (U Craiova)

First

+850

Anytime

+390

Luca Constantin Băsceanu (U Craiova)

First

+850

Anytime

+400

Samuel Teles (U Craiova)

First

+900

Anytime

+430

Tudor Baluta (U Craiova)

First

+1000

Anytime

+430

Tobias Christensen (Rapid)

First

+1000

Anytime

+450

David Matei (U Craiova)

First

+1050

Anytime

+460

Alexandru Cicaldau (U Craiova)

First

+1000

Anytime

+480

Alexandru Cretu (U Craiova)

First

+1100

Anytime

+480

Marian Danciu (U Craiova)

First

+1100

Anytime

+480

Anzor Mekvabishvili (U Craiova)

First

+1050

Anytime

+500

Nicusor Bancu (U Craiova)

First

+1100

Anytime

+540

Constantin Grameni (Rapid)

First

+1100

Anytime

+540

Oleksandr Romanchuk (U Craiova)

First

+1300

Anytime

+600

Cătălin Vulturar (Rapid)

First

+1500

Anytime

+650

Kader Keita (Rapid)

First

+1400

Anytime

+700

Jakub Hromada (Rapid)

First

+1600

Anytime

+700

Florin Ştefan (U Craiova)

First

+1600

Anytime

+700

Stats: SuperLiga matches only
Rapid Bucharest haven’t tasted victory in three consecutive matches at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti. They 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

Rapid Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Rapid vs U Craiova before making your bets. We’ll provide the latest confirmed SuperLiga lineups along with injury updates.

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