Rapid Bucureşti vs CS U Craiova: match statistics
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Rapid Bucureşti vs CS U Craiova: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rapid Bucureşti plays CS U Craiova in Liga I (Romania). The game is scheduled for August 31, 2026. Venue: Stadionul Valentin Stănescu.
Recent form
Rapid Bucureşti has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. CS U Craiova has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Rapid Bucureşti scores 1.17 goals per game and allows 0.50. CS U Craiova scores 2.17 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 2.38 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Rapid Bucureşti's games and 50% of CS U Craiova's. The Over 2.5 rates are 17% and 67%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
CS U Craiova has the higher season xG average, 2.04 to 1.69 per game. Rapid Bucureşti takes 15.3 shots per game, while CS U Craiova takes 18.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Rapid Bucureşti leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. CS U Craiova leads at halftime in 33% and scores 1.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rapid Bucureşti's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). For CS U Craiova, it is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga I games average 2.38 goals. Both teams score in 45% 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, 3 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.75 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
| Rapid Bucureşti | CS U Craiova | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.22 | 0.35 |
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 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Rapid Bucureşti · 1.4 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 85% better for: goals scored per game.
1.17 goals / game - Rapid Bucureşti · 2.17 goals / game - CS U Craiova
Rapid Bucureşti is 166% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.5 goals / game - Rapid Bucureşti · 1.33 goals / game - CS U Craiova
Rapid Bucureşti scores in 67% of games (4 of 6 meczów), while CS U Craiova keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 meczów).
CS U Craiova scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 meczów), while Rapid Bucureşti keeps a clean sheet in 50% (3 of 6 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.
Rapid Bucureşti is 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / game - Rapid Bucureşti · 1.33 pts / game - CS U Craiova
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rapid Bucureşti - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% 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.
CS U Craiova - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 50%. 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 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). 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
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 | ▼ 1.67 | 2.38 | ▲ 3.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 45% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 17% | 43% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 33% | • 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 33% | 62% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 72% | ▲ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Rapid Bucureşti's perspective: 0 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss against CS U Craiova. Games average 1.75 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Rapid Bucureşti and CS U Craiova play?
Rapid Bucureşti face CS U Craiova on August 31, 2026 in Liga I at Stadionul Valentin Stănescu. 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 Rapid Bucureşti and CS U Craiova?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Rapid Bucureşti won 0, CS U Craiova won 1 and 3 ended level. These games averaged 1.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Rapid Bucureşti vs CS U Craiova?
Rapid Bucureşti score 1.17 goals per game on average and CS U Craiova 2.17. The Liga I average is 2.38 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Rapid Bucureşti's matches and 50% of CS U Craiova's.
What form are Rapid Bucureşti and CS U Craiova in?
Over the last 5 games Rapid Bucureşti have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and CS U Craiova 2-1-2 (1.40 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.