Universitatea Cluj vs Rapid Bucharest Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 May 2026

SuperLiga Betting Preview: Universitatea Cluj vs Rapid Bucharest

Universitatea Cluj square off against Rapid Bucharest at Cluj Arena, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Saturday 9 May.

We’ll back Universitatea Cluj with a fair degree of confidence when they clash with Rapid Bucharest. At betting odds of -122 on the Full-Time Result market, this looks a value pick and we expect a return.

Universitatea Cluj were winners in their last league game, beating Arges Pitesti 1-0 at Cluj Arena to record their ninth consecutive SuperLiga home victory. Cristiano Bergodi's team enjoyed 63% possession and managed eight shots on target, with Dan Nistor scoring a late winner.

Rapid Bucharest have lost in their previous three outings. In a recent home game at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti, they were turned over 2-1 by CFR Cluj. The Burgundy Eagles had the lion’s share of the ball recording 60% possession and seven shots on goal, while Olimpiu Morutan found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

U Cluj have won the last two clashes against Rapid, achieving winning away scorelines of 2-1 and 2-0 at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti. We’ve seen the previous 10 H2H meetings include six U Cluj triumphs, three draws and one Rapid win.

SuperLiga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	U Cluj	7	5	0	2	11	5	6	11:5	42
5	Rapid Bucharest	7	1	1	5	6	11	-5	6:11	32

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8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 2.1 goals from 11.4 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal. U Cluj have had 49.1% possession, 399.4 passes and 4.5 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 0.7 goals from 11.2 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.7 corners.

Jovo Lukic leads the way with 7 goals, Oucasse Mendy has 4, with Dan Nistor and two others on 2. Issouf Macalou has recorded the most assists with 7.

Rapid have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.1 goals from 11.9 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal. Constantin Galca's men average 50.0% possession, 418.3 passes, 5.2 corners awarded and 4.7 corners against them, while conceding 1.4 goals from 12.0 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Daniel Paraschiv has scored 3 goals, followed by Catalin Vulturar and Alex Dobre on 2. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Andrei Borza, Claudiu Petrila and Olimpiu Morutan who have all made 2.

Universitatea Cluj vs Rapid Bucharest Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve got your Universitatea Cluj vs Rapid Bucharest bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score tip, corners outlook, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Match Prediction

It’s great to get attractive odds of -122 for a home win in this SuperLiga encounter. We think that Universitatea Cluj will have the upper hand and this could be the best way of getting value.

We’re constantly keeping tabs on the SuperLiga team news. Along with the latest form, this helps us get the value every time. Our football experts are able to take a stats-led approach, with the key numbers providing a guide.

Key Universitatea Cluj vs Rapid Bucharest league stats:

• U Cluj have won 9 consecutive games at home.
• U Cluj have won 15 of their last 20 games.
• Rapid have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Rapid have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Rapid have lost their last 3 games.
• U Cluj have won the last 2 games between these teams.

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 54.9% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. 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

U Cluj 1 - 0 Rapid

U Cluj are available at +480 when it comes to them winning 1-0. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jovo Lukic to Score +185

Jovo Lukic (U Cluj) has scored at least one goal in three straight SuperLiga matches on home soil. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +185 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Jovo Lukic Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+185

First

+440

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Corners Prediction

Rapid Over 3.5 Corners -141

Rapid Bucharest have been awarded an average of 5.20 corners in the past 10 games, while the corner count against Universitatea Cluj has been more than 3.5 in the last ten matches. The Rapid Team Corners line is on the low side and we’re looking to go over this number at 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

U Cluj

Total

10.20 4.50 5.70

Home

9.00 4.30 4.70

Away

10.00 3.90 6.10

Rapid

Total

9.90 5.20 4.70

Home

10.30 6.30 4.00

Away

8.10 3.50 4.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-120

U Cluj Corners

Over 5.5

-105

Under 5.5

-135

Rapid Corners

Over 3.5

-141

Under 3.5

-100

Most Corners

1

-182

X

+650

2

+180

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Universitatea Cluj vs Rapid Bucharest 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 Full-Time Result odds of -122 suggest that Universitatea Cluj are likely victors and there’s a 55% probability that the favourites win this SuperLiga clash. Rapid Bucharest are the +300 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

Asian Handicap betting is popular and you can wager U Cluj -0.5 at -128 should you want to go for the favourites, with Rapid +0.5 available at -111 and you will also win with the latter if it’s a draw.

If you want to bet on the number of goals, you can get a similar price on Over or Under 2.5 Goals. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -130.

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Full-Time Result

1

-122

X

+260

2

+300

Half-Time Result

1

+133

X

+123

2

+330

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-417

X2

-116

Draw No Bet

1

-278

2

+185

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-128

2 Hcp +0.5

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-123

Over 2.5

-115

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-130

No

-110

The First Goalscorer favourite is Jovo Lukic at +440, with similar odds available for this player to register the last goal.

Jovo Lukic (U Cluj)

First

+185

Anytime

+440

Virgiliu Postolachi (U Cluj)

First

+195

Anytime

+450

Dan Nistor (U Cluj)

First

+255

Anytime

+600

Alex Dobre (Rapid)

First

+320

Anytime

+700

Oucasse Mendy (U Cluj)

First

+320

Anytime

+700

Andrei Gheorghita (U Cluj)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Andrej Fabry (U Cluj)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Elvir Koljic (Rapid)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Daniel Paraschiv (Rapid)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Timotej Jambor (Rapid)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Talisson de Almeida (Rapid)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Claudiu Petrila (Rapid)

First

+400

Anytime

+900

Ovidiu Bic (U Cluj)

First

+450

Anytime

+1000

Andrei Artean (U Cluj)

First

+500

Anytime

+1050

Tobias Christensen (Rapid)

First

+510

Anytime

+1150

Alessandro Murgia (U Cluj)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Rares Scocilca (U Cluj)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Constantin Grameni (Rapid)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Alexandru Chipciu (U Cluj)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Dorin Codrea (U Cluj)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Kader Keita (Rapid)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Cătălin Vulturar (Rapid)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Jakub Hromada (Rapid)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Gabriel Simion (U Cluj)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Iulian Cristea (U Cluj)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Universitatea Cluj have enjoyed nine straight wins at Cluj Arena. Cristiano Bergodi's team have nine wins and one draw in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 2.30 goals per match and conceding 0.30.

Rapid Bucharest have been beaten in three consecutive away games. The Burgundy Eagles have six defeats, three wins and one draw in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

U Cluj drew 0-0 with Rapid when they last met at Cluj Arena. The past 5 H2H meetings at Cluj Arena have included three draws along with a win each for U Cluj and Rapid.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Universitatea Cluj Home Stats		9-1-0	2.60	2.30	0.30	6	4	3	7
Rapid Bucharest Away Stats		3-1-6	2.50	1.00	1.50	7	3	5	5

• 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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Universitatea Cluj vs Rapid Bucharest Lineups & Team News

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