Rapid Bucureşti vs CS U Craiova: match statistics
CS U Craiova sits top of the table and is in excellent form with four wins in their last five matches (PPG 2.6), while Rapid București sits in second place with slightly weaker form (PPG 1.6). The visitors have a better overall record (17-8-4 vs 16-7-6) and a higher average away possession (58% vs the hosts' 55% at home). However, Rapid București holds a home advantage with a 57% win rate at home and a better scoring efficiency in home matches (1.79 vs the visitors' 1.57 away). Both teams have an identical average goals conceded (1.07), and the xG values are very close, suggesting a tightly contested match. Considering that Craiova often draws away (36% draws) and the solid form of both teams, I expect a fiercely contested match with a slight edge for the hosts, but a draw seems the most likely outcome in this top-of-the-table clash.
Rapid Bucureşti vs CS U Craiova: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rapid Bucureşti played against CS U Craiova in Liga I (Romania). The game was played on March 8, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Rapid Bucureşti has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. CS U Craiova has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Rapid Bucureşti scores 1.59 goals per game and allows 1.00. CS U Craiova scores 1.79 and allows 0.90. Games in this league average 2.56 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 55% of Rapid Bucureşti's games and 52% of CS U Craiova's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 52%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
CS U Craiova has the higher season xG average, 1.70 to 1.52 per game. Rapid Bucureşti takes 13.6 shots per game, while CS U Craiova takes 15.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Rapid Bucureşti leads at halftime in 41% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. CS U Craiova leads at halftime in 45% and scores 0.93 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rapid Bucureşti's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (11 goals). For CS U Craiova, 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, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
CS U Craiova sits top of the table and is in excellent form with four wins in their last five matches (PPG 2.6), while Rapid București sits in second place with slightly weaker form (PPG 1.6). The visitors have a better overall record (17-8-4 vs 16-7-6) and a higher average away possession (58% vs the hosts' 55% at home). However, Rapid București holds a home advantage with a 57% win rate at home and a better scoring efficiency in home matches (1.79 vs the visitors' 1.57 away). Both teams have an identical average goals conceded (1.07), and the xG values are very close, suggesting a tightly contested match. Considering that Craiova often draws away (36% draws) and the solid form of both teams, I expect a fiercely contested match with a slight edge for the hosts, but a draw seems the most likely outcome in this top-of-the-table clash.
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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
| Rapid Bucureşti | CS U Craiova | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.34 |
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.
CS U Craiova is 30% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Rapid Bucureşti · 2.6 pts / game - CS U Craiova
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.
CS U Craiova is 13% better for: goals scored per game.
1.59 goals / game - Rapid Bucureşti · 1.79 goals / game - CS U Craiova
CS U Craiova is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Rapid Bucureşti · 0.9 goals / game - CS U Craiova
Rapid Bucureşti scores in 83% of games (24 of 29 meczów), while CS U Craiova keeps a clean sheet in 41% (12 of 29 meczów).
CS U Craiova scores in 86% of games (25 of 29 meczów), while Rapid Bucureşti keeps a clean sheet in 34% (10 of 29 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 - Rapid Bucureşti
Over / Under - CS U Craiova
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.
CS U Craiova is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.62 pts / game - Rapid Bucureşti · 1.72 pts / game - CS U Craiova
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rapid Bucureşti - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 55%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
CS U Craiova - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 45% of games and wins 59%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +5 |
* 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 16-30 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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
Rapid Bucureşti
CS U Craiova
* 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 | CS U Craiova | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.59 | 2.56 | ▲ 2.69 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 55% | 52% | • 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 48% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 34% | 27% | ▲ 41% |
| Goal before half-time | • 69% | 69% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | • 76% | 75% | ▼ 72% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Rapid Bucureşti's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against CS U Craiova. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Rapid Bucureşti vs CS U Craiova?
The Liga I match finished Rapid Bucureşti 1:1 CS U Craiova. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Rapid Bucureşti vs CS U Craiova?
Rapid Bucureşti score 1.59 goals per game on average and CS U Craiova 1.79. The Liga I average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Rapid Bucureşti's matches and 52% of CS U Craiova's.
What form are Rapid Bucureşti and CS U Craiova in?
Over the last 5 games Rapid Bucureşti have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and CS U Craiova 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rapid Bucureşti vs CS U Craiova?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Rapid Bucureşti vs CS U Craiova: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.