Rapid Bucureşti vs CFR Cluj: match statistics
Rapid Bucureşti vs CFR Cluj: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rapid Bucureşti played against CFR Cluj in Liga I (Romania). The game was played on August 2, 2026. Venue: Stadionul Valentin Stănescu. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Rapid Bucureşti has 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. CFR Cluj has 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 1.50 points per game.
Scoring records
Rapid Bucureşti scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 0.50. CFR Cluj scores 3.00 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Rapid Bucureşti's games and 50% of CFR Cluj's. The Over 2.5 rates are 0% and 100%, compared with league averages of 38% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rapid Bucureşti has the higher season xG average, 2.26 to 2.09 per game. Rapid Bucureşti takes 21.5 shots per game, while CFR Cluj takes 18.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Rapid Bucureşti leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. CFR Cluj leads at halftime in 50% and scores 1.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rapid Bucureşti's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (1 goals). For CFR Cluj, it is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga I games average 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 38% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 3 away wins. Those games averaged 2.25 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
Rapid Bucureşti holds a clear superiority in chance quality: the home side averages 2.99 xG per match versus 1.55 xG produced by CFR on the road. The defensive gap is even more pronounced: Rapid concede 0.00 goals at home on average and have kept a clean sheet in all home matches, while CFR concedes 2.00 goals on average away and have yet to record an away clean sheet. The hosts average 30 shots and 7 shots on target per home match with 67% possession, compared to 15 shots and 4 on target and 55% possession for the visitors; although Rapid’s conversion rate is lower (3% vs 7%), the quantitative advantage and xG favor them. Over the last 5 matches both teams share a similar record (Rapid: 1 win, 3 draws, 1 loss; CFR: 1 win, 3 draws, 1 loss) and identical 1.2 points per game, however the visitors have scored more goals overall (8 vs 4), indicating counterattack threat. Considering the xG advantage (2.99 vs 1.55), higher shot volume and markedly superior defensive metrics for the hosts, I give Rapid the higher probability of victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
xG and shooting profile analysis support BTTS - Yes: Rapid generates an average of 2.63 xG per game while conceding 1.61 xG; concurrently CFR creates 1.55 xG and Rapid concedes 0.82 xG, which statistically increases the likelihood of goals from both sides. Rapid averages 10 shots on target and 21 total shots with a 24% conversion, boosting the probability of goals for the home side, while CFR, despite only 4 shots on target and a 7% conversion, scored 8 goals in the last 5 matches (1.6 per match). Seasonal indicators are conflicting: Rapid has seasonCSPercentage_home = 100% and seasonBTTSPercentage_home = 0% (clean sheets), whereas CFR has seasonBTTSPercentage_away = 100%; however the last 5 matches show Rapid had 40% BTTS and conceded 4 goals in five matches (0.8 avg), and CFR had 60% BTTS — this undermines the weight of Rapid’s seasonal 100% clean sheets. Additionally both teams have seasonOver25Percentage = 100% and the league average is 2.75 goals per match, which generally favors higher-scoring games and raises the probability of Goal/Goal. Considering the strong xG signals and recent 5-match form, I rate BTTS 'Yes' at 70% versus 30% for 'No' as the most reasonable betting outcome.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The xG model projects 2.12 expected goals for Rapid (attacking xG 2.63 vs opponent xG 1.61) and 1.19 for CFR (attacking xG 1.55 vs home xG conceded 0.82), totaling 3.31 expected goals. Rapid averages 21 shots and 10 SOT with a 24% conversion, while CFR averages 15 shots, 4 SOT and a 7% conversion — a clear home advantage in chance creation and finishing. Season-long stats show 100% of both teams’ matches over 1.5 goals and 100% of Rapid’s matches over 2.5, but in the last 5 games over 2.5 sits at 20% for Rapid and 40% for CFR, indicating small-sample volatility. Given the combined xG of 3.31 and Rapid’s offensive edge (10 SOT and high conversion), the strongest signal is Over 2.5 goals with an estimated probability of around 68%.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Rapid is the clear favorite: home team average xG is 2.63 versus 1.55 for the visitors, on average 21 shots versus 15 and 10 shots on target versus 4, yielding a significant offensive advantage. This season the hosts have led at the break in 100% of cases (1 of 1) and score an average of 3.0 goals by half-time, whereas CFR concedes an average of 1.0 goal by the break — a strong indicator of Rapid’s quick starts. Additionally Rapid have a season goals average of 5.0 versus 1.0 for the visitors and a higher shot conversion rate 24% vs 7%, which increases the likelihood they will take the lead and maintain it until full-time. In the last 5 matches the hosts led at the break in 40% (2 of 5) and the visitors in 20% (1 of 5), suggesting a half-time draw is possible, but the strongest signal remains a Rapid lead at half-time and a Rapid win at full-time. Therefore the model assigns the highest probability to the 1/1 scenario (about 55%), an alternative X/1 is assessed at ~15%, and a complete turnaround is unlikely (in total below 10%).
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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
| Rapid Bucureşti | CFR Cluj | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.17 | 0.43 |
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.
2 pts / game - Rapid Bucureşti · 1.5 pts / game - CFR Cluj
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.
CFR Cluj is 200% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Rapid Bucureşti · 3 goals / game - CFR Cluj
Rapid Bucureşti is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.5 goals / game - Rapid Bucureşti · 1 goals / game - CFR Cluj
Rapid Bucureşti scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 games), while CFR Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 games).
CFR Cluj scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 games), while Rapid Bucureşti keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 games).
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 - Rapid Bucureşti
Over / Under - CFR Cluj
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 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 pts / game - Rapid Bucureşti · 1.5 pts / game - CFR Cluj
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rapid Bucureşti - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
CFR Cluj - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.50 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 50% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
* 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 31-45 (1 goal). Concedes most in 76-90 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). 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
Rapid Bucureşti
CFR Cluj
* 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
| Rapid Bucureşti | Liga | CFR Cluj | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.50 | 2.57 | ▲ 4.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 38% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 0% | 43% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 31% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 71% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 71% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Rapid Bucureşti's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses against CFR Cluj. Games average 2.25 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Rapid Bucureşti vs CFR Cluj?
The Liga I match finished Rapid Bucureşti 3:1 CFR Cluj. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Rapid Bucureşti and CFR Cluj?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Rapid Bucureşti won 0, CFR Cluj won 3 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Rapid Bucureşti vs CFR Cluj?
Rapid Bucureşti score 1.00 goals per game on average and CFR Cluj 3.00. The Liga I average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Rapid Bucureşti's matches and 50% of CFR Cluj's.
What form are Rapid Bucureşti and CFR Cluj in?
Over the last 5 games Rapid Bucureşti have a 1-1-0 record (2.00 points per game) and CFR Cluj 1-0-1 (1.50 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rapid Bucureşti vs CFR Cluj?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Rapid Bucureşti vs CFR Cluj: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.