Rapid Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Aug 2026
Rapid Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova Predictions
The best strategy could be to back Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market at a price of -128. This looks like a standout wager, with Rapid Bucharest and Universitatea Craiova set to contest a low-scoring contest.
Scroll down to view our Rapid Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova betting preview, where we break down our main match prediction in full, followed by our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Rapid Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova Preview
Rapid Bucharest host Universitatea Craiova at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti, with kick-off set for 13:30 on Monday 31 August.
Rapid Bucharest won last time out by a 2-0 scoreline. It was on their travels against Petrolul Ploiesti at Stadionul Ilie Oana. Daniel Pancu's team managed four shots on target and had 45% possession, while Alex Dobre and Olimpiu Morutan each scored one goal.
Universitatea Craiova claimed a 3-1 home win over FC Voluntari at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco in their previous SuperLiga game. The Lions from Bănie had eleven shots on goal and enjoyed 67% possession, with Steven Nsimba, Oleksandr Romanchuk and Monday Etim all on target.
On Thursday night, U Craiova were beaten 1-0 when visiting Ararat Armenia in the Europa League qualifier.
Goalless Draw in in Pair’s Previous H2H
U Craiova have not lost to Rapid in the past four games, with the last clash seeing a 0-0 draw played out at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in four U Craiova wins, four draws and two Rapid victories.
| SuperLiga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Rapid Bucharest |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7:3 | 11 |
| 5 |  U Craiova |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 13:8 | 10 |
Rapid have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 15.7 attempts. The Burgundy Eagles have averaged 51.7% possession and 6.6 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.8 goals from 3.3 shots on goal, 12.6 attempts and 5.5 corners.
Alex Dobre and Olimpiu Morutan lead the way with 3 goals, while Alexandru Pascanu has scored 2. Olimpiu Morutan and Tobias Christensen are the top assists makers with 2.
U Craiova have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 2.0 goals from 5.8 shots on goal and 16.9 attempts. There’s been an average of 58.3% possession, 4.8 corners taken and 3.1 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.9 goals from 2.2 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts.
Steven Nsimba is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5, while Monday Etim, Stefan Baiaram, Simon Elisor and Assad Al Hamlawi have 2. Look no further than Carlos Mora for the top assist maker (4) in the last 10 games.
Main Match Prediction
We’re delighted with the price of -128 when it comes to wagering Under 2.5 Goals, with these odds standing out for the SuperLiga showdown. The sides might fall short on the goal front.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Injuries and suspensions are studied by the team at Sportsgambler.com. Our football predictions also come from studying the latest SuperLiga form, with the numbers playing a huge part before the tips are decided.
The best football betting sites make it a 56.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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U Craiova
There are odds of +425 available that we see a 1-1 scoreline played out. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.
Player Prop Picks
Steven Nsimba (U Craiova) has racked up four goals in his past five SuperLiga matches. There are odds of +225 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.
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Corners Prediction
It’s been ten straight Universitatea Craiova away matches where the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered. The Total Corners line looks to be too high given the stats and -120 is available to wager.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a same-game multi and the legs include Under 2.5 goals, Rapid Bucharest with the +0.5 Asian Handicap merged with Under 9.5 corners.
We advise a bet builder as it can be a fun approach when betting on a football game. Bettors enjoy creating a tailored wager based on their predictions for how a match is likely to turn out.
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.
The 1x2 odds are available for this SuperLiga encounter and you can secure +145 that Universitatea Craiova are victorious and +170 that Rapid Bucharest get the job done. Those wanting to wager the draw with the bookmakers can secure +220.
If you want to back U Craiova to win, then you can take the Asian Handicap -0.5 option. This selection is priced at +135, although Rapid +0.5 is -200 and the latter puts the draw on your side.
Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -143 when it comes to BTTS Yes.
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Simon Elisor is priced at +500 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +215 to find the net anytime.
Stats: SuperLiga matches only
Rapid have clocked up four wins, three draws and three defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.00.
Universitatea Craiova have gone without an away win in the last four games. The Lions from Bănie have five draws, three wins and two defeats in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.20.
The most recent Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti meeting saw Rapid draw 0-0 with U Craiova. We’ve seen the past 8 H2H meetings at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti feature three U Craiova wins, three draws and two Rapid triumphs.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid Bucharest Home Stats |
4-3-3 | 2.20 | 1.20 | 1.00 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | |
| Universitatea Craiova Away Stats |
3-5-2 | 2.10 | 0.90 | 1.20 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6 | |
- 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
- SuperLiga: 25/05 2026 Rapid Bucharest 0 U Craiova 0
- SuperLiga: 19/04 2026 U Craiova 1 Rapid Bucharest 0
- SuperLiga: 08/03 2026 Rapid Bucharest 1 U Craiova 1
- SuperLiga: 02/11 2025 U Craiova 2 Rapid Bucharest 2
- SuperLiga: 02/05 2025 U Craiova 1 Rapid Bucharest 2
- SuperLiga: 29/03 2025 Rapid Bucharest 1 U Craiova 2
- SuperLiga: 25/01 2025 Rapid Bucharest 1 U Craiova 0
- SuperLiga: 31/08 2024 U Craiova 1 Rapid Bucharest 1
- SuperLiga: 29/04 2024 Rapid Bucharest 1 U Craiova 2
- SuperLiga: 30/03 2024 U Craiova 2 Rapid Bucharest 1
Rapid Bucharest League Stats
Universitatea Craiova League Stats
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.60 corners awarded and 5.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 5.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 12.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 12.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 3.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 corners awarded and 3.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 7.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 51.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 58.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Rapid Bucharest this season are Alex Dobre (3), Olimpiu Morutan (2), Alexandru Pascanu (1)
- Top Assistors for Rapid Bucharest this season are Olimpiu Morutan (1), Omar El Sawy (1), Timotej Jambor (1)
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Rapid Bucharest vs Universitatea Craiova Lineups & Team News
Check the Rapid vs U Craiova team news before you place your bets. Stay informed with confirmed SuperLiga lineups and the most recent injury news.
Previous Rapid Bucharest Lineups
Previous Universitatea Craiova Lineups
Rapid Bucharest Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Daniel Pancu
Universitatea Craiova Player Stats & Squad
SuperLiga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinamo Bucharest | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14:5 | 14 |
| 2 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 7:10 | 12 |
| 3 | FCSB | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9:5 | 11 |
| 4 | Rapid Bucharest | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7:3 | 11 |
| 5 | U Craiova | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13:8 | 10 |
| 6 | Corvinul Hunedoara | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8:4 | 10 |
| 7 | Otelul Galati | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9:8 | 10 |
| 8 | Sepsi | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4:3 | 10 |
| 9 | Arges Pitesti | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4:5 | 10 |
| 10 | Farul Constanta | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10:8 | 9 |
| 11 | CFR Cluj | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11:10 | 9 |
| 12 | U Cluj | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9:9 | 9 |
| 13 | Botosani | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7:8 | 6 |
| 14 | FC Voluntari | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7:18 | 5 |
| 15 | UTA Arad | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3:9 | 3 |
| 16 | Csikszereda | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4:13 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinamo Bucharest | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11:2 | 9 |
| 2 | U Craiova | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11:2 | 9 |
| 3 | U Cluj | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:6 | 9 |
| 4 | Corvinul Hunedoara | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8:2 | 8 |
| 5 | Otelul Galati | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 8 |
| 6 | FCSB | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:4 | 7 |
| 7 | Arges Pitesti | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3:2 | 7 |
| 8 | CFR Cluj | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 6 |
| 9 | Farul Constanta | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 6 |
| 10 | Rapid Bucharest | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 11 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 6 |
| 12 | Sepsi | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2:1 | 5 |
| 13 | Botosani | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2:1 | 5 |
| 14 | FC Voluntari | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:6 | 5 |
| 15 | UTA Arad | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 16 | Csikszereda | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:5 | 1 |
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