Liga I
Rapid Bucureşti vs CS U Craiova
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 - 18:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stadionul Valentin Stănescu
Rapid Bucureşti vs CS U Craiova Prediction & Stats - Liga I 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Rapid Bucureşti vs CS U Craiova carries real history into this round of the Liga I.
The two sides meet on 31/08 (Monday) at Stadionul Valentin Stănescu, 18:30 (UK time).
Read the Rapid Bucureşti vs CS U Craiova prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Rapid Bucureşti vs CS U Craiova
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Rapid Bucureşti vs CS U Craiova call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
CS U Craiova Win
Last updated on 29-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes CS U Craiova the side to beat, with roughly 34% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Liga I odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Rapid Bucureşti Preview
Rapid Bucureşti reach this fixture 6 match into their Liga I. Here is where Rapid Bucureşti stand:
In this competition
3 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost
1.83 points per game
7 scored, at 1.17 a game
3 conceded, at 0.5 a game
Rapid Bucureşti, season-wide
3 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Alex Dobre, 3 goals
Most assists: Constantin Grameni, 2 assists
Recent results — Rapid Bucureşti
21/08/2026 13:30
15/08/2026 14:30
07/08/2026 14:00
02/08/2026 14:30
27/07/2026 14:30
CS U Craiova: how they are travelling
CS U Craiova come in 6 matches into their Liga I.
Here is what Universitatea Craiova have produced:
In this competition
3 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost
1.67 points per game
13 scored, at 2.17 a game
8 conceded, at 1.33 a game
Universitatea Craiova, season-wide
6 won, 4 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Aimé Steven Nsimba Labe, 4 goals
Most assists: Carlos Mora Montoya, 4 assists
Recent results — Universitatea Craiova
27/08/2026 12:00
23/08/2026 11:30
20/08/2026 13:00
16/08/2026 11:30
13/08/2026 13:00
The head-to-head favours CS U Craiova
CS U Craiova have generally come out ahead of Rapid Bucureşti in their recent meetings.
From 20 match(es):
CS U Craiova: 10 win(s)
Rapid Bucureşti: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 6
That trend is worth factoring into the Rapid Bucureşti vs CS U Craiova prediction.
Form comparison Rapid Bucureşti vs CS U Craiova
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Rapid Bucureşti
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
W
D
|
1.83 |
| Home |
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
W
D
D
|
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Goals | 1.67 | 2 | 1.33 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1.33 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0.67 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.69 | 2 | 1.38 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 1.42 | 1.41 |
Away Team
CS U Craiova
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
W
L
|
1.67 |
| Home |
W
L
W
W
|
2.25 |
| Away |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 75% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 3.25 | 4 |
| Scored | 2.17 | 2.75 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 0.5 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 25% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 25% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.04 | 2.5 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.04 | 0.77 | 1.6 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Rapid Bucureşti vs CS U Craiova
Match: Rapid Bucureşti vs CS U Craiova
Competition: Liga I
Date: Monday, 31/08/2026
Kick-off: 18:30 (UK time)
Venue: Stadionul Valentin Stănescu
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Stats
The statistics for Rapid Bucureşti vs CS U Craiova that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3
League: 2.32
Both Teams to Score
67%
League: 43%
Over 1.5+
67%
League: 64%
Over 2.5+
42%
League: 43%
Cards
6.17
League: 5
Corners
10
League: 9
Home Team
Rapid Bucureşti
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
W
D
|
1.83 |
| Home |
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
W
D
D
|
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Goals | 1.67 | 2 | 1.33 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1.33 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0.67 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.69 | 2 | 1.38 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 1.42 | 1.41 |
Away Team
CS U Craiova
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
W
L
|
1.67 |
| Home |
W
L
W
W
|
2.25 |
| Away |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 75% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 3.25 | 4 |
| Scored | 2.17 | 2.75 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 0.5 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 25% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 25% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.04 | 2.5 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.04 | 0.77 | 1.6 |
Corners
12 / Match
+50% Corners / Match
Rapid Bucureşti received +50% more corners than CS U Craiova in the Liga I
8 / Match
Petrolul 52
(2)
Dinamo Bucureşti
(7)
UTA Arad
(8)
CFR Cluj
(8)
Botoşani
(4)
Sepsi
(12)(8)
Voluntari
(1)
Oţelul Galaţi
(12)
Argeș
(4)
Petrolul 52
(1)
Dinamo Bucureşti
(4)
UTA Arad
Cards
3 / Match
+0% Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
3 / Match
Petrolul 52
(3)
Dinamo Bucureşti
(1)
UTA Arad
(3)
CFR Cluj
(1)
Botoşani
(6)
Sepsi
(3)(2)
Voluntari
(5)
Oţelul Galaţi
(3)
Argeș
(1)
Petrolul 52
(1)
Dinamo Bucureşti
(3)
UTA Arad
Goals Scored
1.17 / Match
+85%
CS U Craiova is +85% better in terms of goals scored
2.17 / Match
Petrolul 52
(2)
Dinamo Bucureşti
(0)
UTA Arad
(0)
CFR Cluj
(3)
Botoşani
(1)
Sepsi
(1)(3)
Voluntari
(1)
Oţelul Galaţi
(0)
Argeș
(4)
Petrolul 52
(1)
Dinamo Bucureşti
(4)
UTA Arad
Goals Conceded
0.5 / Match
+62%
CS U Craiova condeded +62% more goals than Rapid Bucureşti
1.33 / Match
Petrolul 52
(0)
Dinamo Bucureşti
(1)
UTA Arad
(0)
CFR Cluj
(1)
Botoşani
(1)
Sepsi
(0)(1)
Voluntari
(1)
Oţelul Galaţi
(1)
Argeș
(0)
Petrolul 52
(5)
Dinamo Bucureşti
(0)
UTA Arad
Liga I Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dinamo Bucureşti
|
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 2.17 |
| 2 |
Rapid Bucureşti
|
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 1.83 |
| 3 |
FCSB
|
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 1.83 |
| 4 |
CS U Craiova
|
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 1.67 |
| 5 |
Argeș
|
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 1.67 |
| 6 |
Corvinul Hunedoara
|
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 7 |
Farul Constanta
|
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Oţelul Galaţi
|
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 9 |
Universitatea Cluj
|
5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 10 |
Petrolul 52
|
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Sepsi
|
6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 12 |
CFR Cluj
|
5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 13 |
Botoşani
|
6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 6 | 1 |
| 14 |
Voluntari
|
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 16 | -11 | 4 | 0.67 |
| 15 |
UTA Arad
|
6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 3 | 0.5 |
| 16 |
Csikszereda
|
6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 1 | 0.17 |
Odds
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