Liga I· Regular Season - 7· Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti
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Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova Prediction & Betting Tips
Monday, 31 August 2026 · Kick-off
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More Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Rapid +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 93% | 1.08 | - |
| 1XRapid or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 74% | 1.36 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Universitatea Craiova +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 70% | 1.42 | - |
| X2Universitatea Craiova or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 52% | 1.93 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 51% | 1.97 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 49% | 2.03 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 48% | 2.08 | - |
| 1Rapid to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Rapid -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 30% | 3.37 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 26% | 3.79 | - |
| 2Universitatea Craiova to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Universitatea Craiova -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 7% | 13.91 | - |
Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova preview & analysis
Match preview
Rapid host Universitatea Craiova in the Liga I (Regular Season - 7) at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti on Monday, 31 August 2026, with kick-off at 17:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Rapid have won 1, Universitatea Craiova have won 2 and 3 ended level. Those games averaged 2.2 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Rapid narrow favourites: Rapid 44%, draw 38%, Universitatea Craiova 18%. We expect around 2.6 goals (1.7 - 0.9 in expected goals), with 48% for over 2.5 and 49% for both teams to score.
Head to head
Liga I table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Dinamo Bucuresti | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | +18 | 26 |
| 2 | Rapid | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | +9 | 24 |
| 3 | Universitatea Craiova | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | +16 | 23 |
| 4 |  Petrolul Ploiesti | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | -1 | 19 |
| 5 |  Universitatea Cluj | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | +2 | 18 |
| 6 |  Farul Constanta | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | +2 | 17 |
| 7 |  Corvinul Hunedoara | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | +3 | 16 |
| 8 |  CFR 1907 Cluj | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 16 |
| 9 |  FCSB | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | -3 | 15 |
| 10 |  FC Botosani | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | +4 | 14 |
| 11 |  Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | -5 | 13 |
| 12 |  Uta Arad | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 12 |
| 13 |  Arges Pitesti | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -5 | 11 |
| 14 |  Oţelul | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -5 | 10 |
| 15 |  FC Voluntari | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -14 | 8 |
| 16 |  Csikszereda | 11 | 0 | 1 | 10 | -18 | 1 |
Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova?
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Rapid are favourites. Our model gives Rapid a 44% chance of winning, Universitatea Craiova 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova?
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We rate both teams to score at 49%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova kick off?
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Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova kicks off at 17:30 UTC on Monday, 31 August 2026 at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti, Bucharest.
