Liga I
UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucureşti
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 - 19:00 (UK Time)
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UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucureşti Prediction & Stats - Liga I 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucureşti carries real history into this round of the Liga I.
The two sides meet on 07/08 (Friday) at , 19:00 (UK time).
Read the UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucureşti prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucureşti
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucureşti call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 1
Last updated on 05-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Rapid Bucureşti the side to beat, with roughly 33% 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.
UTA Arad Preview
UTA Arad reach this fixture 3 match into their Liga I. Here is where Bătrâna Doamnă stand:
In this competition
0 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost
0.33 points per game
2 scored, at 0.67 a game
7 conceded, at 2.33 a game
Bătrâna Doamnă, season-wide
0 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jayson Papeau, 1 goals
Most assists: Dmytro Pospelov, 1 assists
Recent results — UTA Arad
01/08/2026 11:30
24/07/2026 11:30
18/07/2026 14:15
18/05/2026 13:30
08/05/2026 11:00
Rapid Bucureşti: how they are travelling
Rapid Bucureşti come in 3 matches into their Liga I.
Here is what Rapid Bucureşti have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost
2.33 points per game
5 scored, at 1.67 a game
2 conceded, at 0.67 a game
Rapid Bucureşti, season-wide
2 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Alex Dobre, 2 goals
Most assists: Constantin Grameni, 2 assists
Recent results — Rapid Bucureşti
02/08/2026 14:30
27/07/2026 14:30
20/07/2026 14:30
25/05/2026 13:30
15/05/2026 13:30
The head-to-head favours Rapid Bucureşti
Rapid Bucureşti have generally come out ahead of Bătrâna Doamnă in their recent meetings.
From 13 match(es):
Rapid Bucureşti: 8 win(s)
UTA Arad: 0 win(s)
Drawn: 5
That trend is worth factoring into the UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucureşti prediction.
Form comparison UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucureşti
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
UTA Arad
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
L
|
0.33 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 4 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2.33 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.71 | 2.65 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.07 | 0.69 | 1.27 |
Away Team
Rapid Bucureşti
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
|
2.33 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.99 | 2.24 | 1.52 |
|
xGA
|
1.49 | 1.52 | 1.44 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: UTA Arad to Win
Our betting tip for this match is a UTA Arad win. They have the quality to overcome Rapid Bucureşti.
Additionally, the support at has consistently improved their performances, and we expect that home energy to push them towards a victory.
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5
Based on our research, UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucureşti is shaping up to be a defensive match.
The stats suggest a careful approach from both teams, making under 2.5 goals a strong pick.
Fixture information - UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucureşti
Match: UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucureşti
Competition: Liga I
Date: Friday, 07/08/2026
Kick-off: 19:00 (UK time)
Venue:
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Stats
The statistics for UTA Arad vs Rapid Bucureşti that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3
League: 2.71
Both Teams to Score
100%
League: 46%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 75%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 50%
Cards
10
League: 4.58
Corners
11
League: 8.75
Home Team
UTA Arad
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
L
|
0.33 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 4 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2.33 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.71 | 2.65 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.07 | 0.69 | 1.27 |
Away Team
Rapid Bucureşti
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
|
2.33 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.99 | 2.24 | 1.52 |
|
xGA
|
1.49 | 1.52 | 1.44 |
Corners
7.33 / Match
+86% Corners / Match
Rapid Bucureşti received +86% more corners than UTA Arad in the Liga I
13.67 / Match
Voluntari
(3)
Oţelul Galaţi
(7)
CS U Craiova
(2)(8)
CFR Cluj
(4)
Botoşani
(12)
Sepsi
Cards
2 / Match
+84% Cards / Match
Rapid Bucureşti received +84% more cards than UTA Arad in the Liga I
3.67 / Match
Voluntari
(2)
Oţelul Galaţi
(2)
CS U Craiova
(1)(1)
CFR Cluj
(6)
Botoşani
(3)
Sepsi
Goals Scored
0.67 / Match
+149%
Rapid Bucureşti is +149% better in terms of goals scored
1.67 / Match
Voluntari
(0)
Oţelul Galaţi
(2)
CS U Craiova
(0)(3)
CFR Cluj
(1)
Botoşani
(1)
Sepsi
Goals Conceded
2.33 / Match
+71%
UTA Arad condeded +71% more goals than Rapid Bucureşti
0.67 / Match
Voluntari
(1)
Oţelul Galaţi
(2)
CS U Craiova
(4)(1)
CFR Cluj
(1)
Botoşani
(0)
Sepsi
Liga I Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rapid Bucureşti
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
FCSB
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| 3 |
CS U Craiova
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| 4 |
Argeș
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| 5 |
Oţelul Galaţi
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 6 |
Dinamo Bucureşti
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 7 |
Corvinul Hunedoara
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 8 |
Sepsi
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 9 |
Voluntari
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 10 |
CFR Cluj
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 11 |
Farul Constanta
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Universitatea Cluj
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 13 |
Petrolul 52
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 3 | 1 |
| 14 |
Botoşani
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 15 |
UTA Arad
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 16 |
Csikszereda
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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