Oţelul Galaţi vs Rapid Bucureşti: match statistics
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Oţelul Galaţi vs Rapid Bucureşti: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Oţelul Galaţi plays Rapid Bucureşti in Liga I (Romania). The game is scheduled for September 6, 2026. Venue: Stadionul Oţelul.
Recent form
Oţelul Galaţi has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Rapid Bucureşti has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Oţelul Galaţi scores 1.29 goals per game and allows 1.14. Rapid Bucureşti scores 1.14 and allows 0.57. Games in this league average 2.36 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 71% of Oţelul Galaţi's games and 43% of Rapid Bucureşti's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 14%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rapid Bucureşti has the higher season xG average, 1.69 to 1.26 per game. Oţelul Galaţi takes 11.3 shots per game, while Rapid Bucureşti takes 15.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Oţelul Galaţi leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Rapid Bucureşti leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.57 after halftime.
When the teams score
Oţelul Galaţi's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). For Rapid Bucureşti, it is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga I games average 2.36 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 43% 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 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Oţelul Galaţi | Rapid Bucureşti | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.21 |
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.
Rapid Bucureşti is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Oţelul Galaţi · 1.6 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.
Oţelul Galaţi is 13% better for: goals scored per game.
1.29 goals / game - Oţelul Galaţi · 1.14 goals / game - Rapid Bucureşti
Rapid Bucureşti is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.14 goals / game - Oţelul Galaţi · 0.57 goals / game - Rapid Bucureşti
Oţelul Galaţi scores in 86% of games (6 of 7 meczów), while Rapid Bucureşti keeps a clean sheet in 43% (3 of 7 meczów).
Rapid Bucureşti scores in 71% of games (5 of 7 meczów), while Oţelul Galaţi keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 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 - Oţelul Galaţi
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 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.14 pts / game - Oţelul Galaţi · 1.43 pts / game - Rapid Bucureşti
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Oţelul Galaţi - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Rapid Bucureşti - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 43%. 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 | 0.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| 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 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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
Oţelul Galaţi
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
| Oţelul Galaţi | Liga | Rapid Bucureşti | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.43 | 2.36 | ▼ 1.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 46% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 43% | 43% | ▼ 14% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 33% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 63% | ▼ 43% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 71% | ▲ 86% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Oţelul Galaţi's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Rapid Bucureşti. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Oţelul Galaţi and Rapid Bucureşti play?
Oţelul Galaţi face Rapid Bucureşti on September 6, 2026 in Liga I at Stadionul Oţelul. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Oţelul Galaţi and Rapid Bucureşti?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Oţelul Galaţi won 1, Rapid Bucureşti won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Oţelul Galaţi vs Rapid Bucureşti?
Oţelul Galaţi score 1.29 goals per game on average and Rapid Bucureşti 1.14. The Liga I average is 2.36 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Oţelul Galaţi's matches and 43% of Rapid Bucureşti's.
What form are Oţelul Galaţi and Rapid Bucureşti in?
Over the last 5 games Oţelul Galaţi have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Rapid Bucureşti 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Oţelul Galaţi vs Rapid Bucureşti?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Oţelul Galaţi vs Rapid Bucureşti: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.