CFR Cluj vs Rapid Bucureşti: match statistics
CFR Cluj displays impressive form at home with a 60% win rate and an average of 2 goals per match in home games. The hosts boast a better xG ratio (1.91 vs 1.41), indicating higher quality of chances created. Rapid Bucharest, despite their higher league position, achieves more modest results away from home with an average of only 1.4 goals per match and a lower shot conversion rate (11%). The form of both teams in the last five matches is comparable (CFR 1.8 PPG vs Rapid 2.0 PPG), however, the hosts' home advantage and goal difference (+9 vs +7) speak in their favor. It should be noted, however, that Rapid has a solid defense away from home (47% clean sheets), which makes a draw a realistic scenario in this evenly matched encounter.
CFR Cluj vs Rapid Bucureşti: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
CFR Cluj played against Rapid Bucureşti in Liga I (Romania). The game was played on March 20, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
CFR Cluj has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Rapid Bucureşti has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
CFR Cluj scores 1.61 goals per game and allows 1.35. Rapid Bucureşti scores 1.61 and allows 1.03. Games in this league average 2.56 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 65% of CFR Cluj's games and 58% of Rapid Bucureşti's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 52%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
CFR Cluj has the higher season xG average, 1.62 to 1.50 per game. CFR Cluj takes 14.3 shots per game, while Rapid Bucureşti takes 13.5.
First-half and second-half trends
CFR Cluj leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.81 goals per game after halftime. Rapid Bucureşti leads at halftime in 39% and scores 0.81 after halftime.
When the teams score
CFR Cluj's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (10 goals). For Rapid Bucureşti, it is minutes 16-30 (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga I games average 2.56 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
CFR Cluj displays impressive form at home with a 60% win rate and an average of 2 goals per match in home games. The hosts boast a better xG ratio (1.91 vs 1.41), indicating higher quality of chances created. Rapid Bucharest, despite their higher league position, achieves more modest results away from home with an average of only 1.4 goals per match and a lower shot conversion rate (11%). The form of both teams in the last five matches is comparable (CFR 1.8 PPG vs Rapid 2.0 PPG), however, the hosts' home advantage and goal difference (+9 vs +7) speak in their favor. It should be noted, however, that Rapid has a solid defense away from home (47% clean sheets), which makes a draw a realistic scenario in this evenly matched encounter.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| CFR Cluj | Rapid Bucureşti | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.39 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
CFR Cluj is 20% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - CFR Cluj · 2 pts / game - Rapid Bucureşti
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Rapid Bucureşti is 31% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.35 goals / game - CFR Cluj · 1.03 goals / game - Rapid Bucureşti
CFR Cluj scores in 87% of games (27 of 31 meczów), while Rapid Bucureşti keeps a clean sheet in 32% (10 of 31 meczów).
Rapid Bucureşti scores in 84% of games (26 of 31 meczów), while CFR Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 23% (7 of 31 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - CFR Cluj
Over / Under - Rapid Bucureşti
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Rapid Bucureşti is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.48 pts / game - CFR Cluj · 1.58 pts / game - Rapid Bucureşti
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CFR Cluj - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Rapid Bucureşti - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 55%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
CFR Cluj
Rapid Bucureşti
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga I).
Teams vs league
| CFR Cluj | Liga | Rapid Bucureşti | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.97 | 2.56 | • 2.65 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 52% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 48% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 23% | 27% | ▲ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 70% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 75% | ▲ 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from CFR Cluj's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Rapid Bucureşti. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of CFR Cluj vs Rapid Bucureşti?
The Liga I match finished CFR Cluj 1:0 Rapid Bucureşti. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between CFR Cluj and Rapid Bucureşti?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches CFR Cluj won 1, Rapid Bucureşti won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before CFR Cluj vs Rapid Bucureşti?
CFR Cluj score 1.61 goals per game on average and Rapid Bucureşti 1.61. The Liga I average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 65% of CFR Cluj's matches and 58% of Rapid Bucureşti's.
What form are CFR Cluj and Rapid Bucureşti in?
Over the last 5 games CFR Cluj have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Rapid Bucureşti 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CFR Cluj vs Rapid Bucureşti?
The statistical background for CFR Cluj vs Rapid Bucureşti — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.