Universitatea Cluj vs Rapid Bucharest Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Oct 2026
Universitatea Cluj vs Rapid Bucharest Predictions
Universitatea Cluj at 0.0 look like an attractive bet on the Asian Handicap when they meet Rapid Bucharest. Backing the hosts at -139 means a nice payout if they win and our stake returned if they only draw the game.
Check out the complete Universitatea Cluj vs Rapid Bucharest betting breakdown below, highlighting the logic behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Universitatea Cluj go head-to-head with Rapid Bucharest at Cluj Arena, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Monday 12 October.
Universitatea Cluj have triumphed in their last three games. The latest of these was on the road where CFR Cluj were beaten 3-1 at Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu. They enjoyed 62% possession and managed six shots on target, with Issouf Macalou bagging two goals and Oucasse Mendy scoring the other.
Rapid Bucharest made it three consecutive wins after a 3-1 home success over Arges Pitesti at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti. Daniel Pancu's side had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 57% possession and ten shots on goal, with Constantin Grameni on the scoresheet twice and Andrei Sucu also finding the net.
H2H: 7 Wins for U Cluj in Previous 10 Head-to-Head Clashes
It has been three successive wins for U Cluj when playing Rapid. Their last clash took place at Cluj Arena and U Cluj claimed a 1-0 home victory. The previous 10 H2H games have ended in seven U Cluj victories, two draws and a solitary win for Rapid.
| SuperLiga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Rapid Bucharest |
10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 14:6 | 21 |
| 5 |  U Cluj |
10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 17:14 | 18 |
6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 14.9 attempts. U Cluj have had 56.1% possession and 4.6 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.4 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 14.1 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.5 corners.
Alibek Aliev leads the way with 6 goals, Oucasse Mendy has 3, with Issouf Macalou and two others on 2. Dan Nistor is the leading assists maker on 3.
Rapid have won 6, lost 1 and drawn 3, with an average of 6.1 shots on goal, 16.9 attempts and 1.4 goals. The Burgundy Eagles average 51.8% possession, 6.7 corners taken and 4.1 corners against them, while 0.6 goals have been conceded from 13.1 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal.
Alex Dobre has top scored with 3, while Constantin Grameni, Alexandru Pascanu and Olimpiu Morutan are next on 2. Olimpiu Morutan is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 4.
Main Match Prediction
Taking Universitatea Cluj 0.0 at -139 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward. We get a nice return if they manage to win and the hosts could end up having the edge in this SuperLiga match.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
We’re always monitoring the SuperLiga team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.
The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 58.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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A 2-1 win in favor of U Cluj is available at odds of +600. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.
Player Prop Picks
Jovo Lukic (U Cluj) has scored five goals in his past five SuperLiga home games. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager at +225 which means we need to him to be on the scoresheet.
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Corners Prediction
Universitatea Cluj have had under 4.5 corners in four consecutive games, with Rapid Bucharest conceding less than 4.5 corners in their past four matches. There is juice when it comes to going under the U Cluj Team Corners line and this is priced at +105.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder is packed with these picks: Universitatea Cluj on the Asian Handicap at 0.0, three or more goals to be scored accompanied by Universitatea Cluj to record under 4.5 corners.
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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 bookmakers have priced up the Full-Time Result odds and Universitatea Cluj are +140 to come out on top, while Rapid Bucharest are +170. The draw is available at +220 if you expect the clash to finish level.
If you fancy U Cluj to be leading at the interval, then you can secure odds of +195. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Rapid at +220 on the Half-Time Result, with the draw trading at +104.
For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -127.
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Favourite Alibek Aliev is now available at +450 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.
Stats: Last 10 SuperLiga matches only.
U Cluj have collected eight wins, one draw and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.00 goals per match and conceding 0.80.
Rapid Bucharest have not lost on their travels in the past five matches. Daniel Pancu's side have collected four defeats, three wins and three draws in the previous 10 away matches, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.00.
U Cluj overcame Rapid 1-0 when the sides last met at Cluj Arena. In the 6 previous H2H meetings at Cluj Arena, there have been three draws, two U Cluj wins and a victory for Rapid.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universitatea Cluj Home Stats |
8-1-1 | 2.80 | 2.00 | 0.80 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 4 | |
| Rapid Bucharest Away Stats |
3-3-4 | 1.90 | 0.90 | 1.00 | 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: 09/05 2026 U Cluj 1 Rapid Bucharest 0
- SuperLiga: 05/04 2026 Rapid Bucharest 1 U Cluj 2
- SuperLiga: 31/01 2026 Rapid Bucharest 0 U Cluj 2
- SuperLiga: 12/09 2025 U Cluj 0 Rapid Bucharest 0
- SuperLiga: 24/05 2025 U Cluj 2 Rapid Bucharest 2
- SuperLiga: 19/04 2025 Rapid Bucharest 0 U Cluj 2
- SuperLiga: 01/02 2025 U Cluj 2 Rapid Bucharest 1
- SuperLiga: 16/09 2024 Rapid Bucharest 0 U Cluj 2
- SuperLiga: 27/11 2023 Rapid Bucharest 2 U Cluj 3
- SuperLiga: 23/07 2023 U Cluj 0 Rapid Bucharest 3
Universitatea Cluj League Stats
Rapid Bucharest League Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 56.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 51.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Universitatea Cluj this season are Alibek Aliev (6), Oucasse Mendy (3), Issouf Macalou (2)
- Top Assistors for Universitatea Cluj this season are Dan Nistor (3), Alibek Aliev (2), Jovo Lukic (2)
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Universitatea Cluj vs Rapid Bucharest Lineups & Team News
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Previous Universitatea Cluj Lineups
Previous Rapid Bucharest Lineups
Universitatea Cluj Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Cristiano Bergodi
Rapid Bucharest Player Stats & Squad
SuperLiga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinamo Bucharest | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25:7 | 26 |
| 2 | Rapid Bucharest | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 14:6 | 21 |
| 3 | U Craiova | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 24:9 | 20 |
| 4 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 13:12 | 19 |
| 5 | U Cluj | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 17:14 | 18 |
| 6 | Corvinul Hunedoara | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14:11 | 16 |
| 7 | FCSB | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 14:17 | 15 |
| 8 | Botosani | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 16:12 | 14 |
| 9 | Farul Constanta | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 14:14 | 14 |
| 10 | CFR Cluj | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 16:17 | 13 |
| 11 | Sepsi | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7:12 | 13 |
| 12 | UTA Arad | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 14:17 | 12 |
| 13 | Arges Pitesti | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6:10 | 11 |
| 14 | Otelul Galati | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 11:16 | 10 |
| 15 | FC Voluntari | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11:25 | 8 |
| 16 | Csikszereda | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6:23 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U Craiova | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 20:2 | 15 |
| 2 | Dinamo Bucharest | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 17:3 | 15 |
| 3 | Rapid Bucharest | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10:5 | 13 |
| 4 | U Cluj | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11:6 | 12 |
| 5 | Petrolul Ploiesti | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 12 |
| 6 | Botosani | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9:1 | 11 |
| 7 | Corvinul Hunedoara | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11:5 | 11 |
| 8 | FCSB | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11:9 | 11 |
| 9 | CFR Cluj | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10:4 | 10 |
| 10 | Farul Constanta | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9:4 | 10 |
| 11 | UTA Arad | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8:3 | 9 |
| 12 | Sepsi | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5:4 | 8 |
| 13 | Arges Pitesti | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4:3 | 8 |
| 14 | Otelul Galati | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7:7 | 8 |
| 15 | FC Voluntari | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7:8 | 8 |
| 16 | Csikszereda | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3:8 | 1 |
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