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Rapid Universitatea Craiova betting prediction

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The most likely scenario for this match is that there will be a few goals. Rapid usually play better at home, where they score more goals, but their defense has not been solid. Universitatea Craiova, on the other hand, play in their worst condition, but their attack has scored regularly nonetheless. We expect an open and balanced game, with chances for both sides. Therefore, betting on both teams to score seems to be a good option for this match.
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Preview
Rapid and U Craiova meet at Stadionul Valentin Stănescu, in a match for the 2nd round of the Liga I. The head‑to‑head record at this stadium favours the away team, since in the last 6 head‑to‑heads they won 3, tied 1 and lost 2. Nevertheless, in the last head‑to‑head played at this stadium, for the Liga I, on 25‑01‑2025, Rapid Bucuresti won by (1‑0). Mihai Alexandru Dobre (18' ) scored the only goal of the match. U Craiova registers significant differences between home and away results, so special attention is due to the home/away factor.

Analysis Rapid

The home team comes to this 2nd round after a (3‑3) draw in their league debut, against FCSB. This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 losses in away matches; against 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses at their stadium.

They haven’t lost any of the last 11 home matches for this competition. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 31 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 11 times and have only turned the score around in 1.

Rapid stayed in the Champion's Division but haven't had a good run recently, drawing 3-3 away to FCSB last time out, with goals from Denis Ciobotariu (2x) and Alexandru Dobre. In a 4-4-1-1 formation, the team relies on Claudiu Petrila, Alexandru Dobre and Rares Pop to keep up the attacking intensity, exploiting dynamism and technique to break down the opposition's defenses. Petrila stands out as a key player, balancing finishing power and creation, distributing decisive passes and accumulating significant numbers in goals and assists. Injured goalkeeper Marian Aioani and midfielder Diogo Mendes, as well as suspended left-back Andrei Borza, will sit out the next match.

Confirmed Lineup: Mihai Aioani, Denis Ciobotariu, Cristian Manea, Alexandru Paşcanu, Christopher Braun, Abdul Keita, Cătălin Vulturar, Tobias Christensen, Claudiu Adrian Mihai Petrila, Elvir Koljić, Mihai Alexandru Dobre.
Coach: M. Şumudică.

Analysis U Craiova

The away team comes to this 2nd round after a (3‑0) win in their league debut, against Universitatea Cluj. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses in away matches, with 17 goals scored and 16 conceded; against 10 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss at their stadium, with 27 goals scored and 12 conceded. In their last match, for the Club Friendlies, they got a home win against Argeş by (4‑3). In the last 10 away league matches U Craiova has a record of 3 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses, so they have won 13 points out of 30 possible. In their away league matches the most frequent result at half‑time was the 1‑0 (6 out of 15 matches). Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 31 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 14 times and have only turned the score around in 2. In the last 15 away matches for this competition there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 6 of their 17 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

Universitatea Craiova had a good first phase in the Romanian Super League and got off to a good start in the Champion's Division too, beating Universitatea Cluj at home in the last round 3-0, with goals from Anzor Mekvabishvili, Jovo Lukić and Carlos Mora. The team plays in a 4-3-3 formation, with Alexandru Mitriță being the star of the attacking lineup, using his sharp technique and nose for goal to be decisive. Ștefan Baiaram and Alisson Safira complement the attack, offering mobility and efficient finishing, making the team always dangerous in the final third. Striker Alexandru Cicâldău and left winger Luis Paradela are still in the medical department and are likely to miss the next match.

Confirmed Lineup: Laurenţiu Popescu, Vasile Mogoș, Nicușor Bancu, Gjoko Zajkov, Juraj Badelj, Lyes Houri, Anzor Mekvabishvili, Stefan Baiaram, Vladimir Screciu, Alexandru Mitriță, Safira.
Coach: C. Gâlcă.

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Frequently asked questions
👉 Which is the recommended bet for the Rapid U Craiova match?

The tip and bet suggestion for the Rapid vs U Craiova match, on 29 March 2025, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy India, goes to: Both teams score? Yes ⇒ bet available on bet365.

👉 In which stadium will the Rapid U Craiova be played?

The Rapid vs U Craiova on 29 March 2025 will be played at Bucureşti, Stadionul Valentin Stănescu.

 

Liga I - 2024/2025

  • 100% 315 / 315 Games

  • Home team wins 41.27%
  • Draws 30.79%
  • Away team wins 27.94%
  • Over 1.5 69.52%
  • Over 2.5 38.73%
  • Over 3.5 19.68%
  • Goals 733
  • Goals /match 2.33
  • Goals /match home 1.29
  • Goals /match away 1.04
  • Both teams score 48.25%
  • Goals after 80' 16.78%
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