Rapid Bucureşti vs Metaloglobus: match statistics
Rapid Bucureşti sits in second place and boasts an impressive home record with 60% wins and a positive goal difference of +10. The hosts average 2.1 goals per home match and maintain solid xG figures (1.61 for, 1.34 against). Metaloglobus occupies the penultimate 16th place with a disastrous away record – 0% wins, 80% losses, and a goal difference of -18. The visitors concede an average of 2.7 goals per away match, have kept zero clean sheets, and fail to score in 30% of cases. While form in the last five matches is similar (0.8 PPG each), the drastic disparity between the hosts' home quality and the visitors' away struggles points to a decisive victory for Rapid. All statistics clearly favor the hosts, who should comfortably defeat their weak opponent.
Rapid Bucureşti vs Metaloglobus: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rapid Bucureşti played against Metaloglobus in Liga I (Romania). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Rapid Bucureşti has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Metaloglobus has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Rapid Bucureşti scores 1.62 goals per game and allows 0.95. Metaloglobus scores 0.90 and allows 2.19. Games in this league average 2.52 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Rapid Bucureşti's games and 67% of Metaloglobus's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 71%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rapid Bucureşti has the higher season xG average, 1.42 to 1.37 per game. Rapid Bucureşti takes 12.5 shots per game, while Metaloglobus takes 11.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Rapid Bucureşti leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. Metaloglobus leads at halftime in 10% and scores 0.57 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rapid Bucureşti's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (8 goals). For Metaloglobus, it is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga I games average 2.52 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 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
Rapid Bucureşti sits in second place and boasts an impressive home record with 60% wins and a positive goal difference of +10. The hosts average 2.1 goals per home match and maintain solid xG figures (1.61 for, 1.34 against). Metaloglobus occupies the penultimate 16th place with a disastrous away record – 0% wins, 80% losses, and a goal difference of -18. The visitors concede an average of 2.7 goals per away match, have kept zero clean sheets, and fail to score in 30% of cases. While form in the last five matches is similar (0.8 PPG each), the drastic disparity between the hosts' home quality and the visitors' away struggles points to a decisive victory for Rapid. All statistics clearly favor the hosts, who should comfortably defeat their weak opponent.
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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 | Metaloglobus | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.24 |
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.
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 80% better for: goals scored per game.
1.62 goals / game - Rapid Bucureşti · 0.9 goals / game - Metaloglobus
Rapid Bucureşti is 131% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.95 goals / game - Rapid Bucureşti · 2.19 goals / game - Metaloglobus
Rapid Bucureşti scores in 81% of games (17 of 21 meczów), while Metaloglobus keeps a clean sheet in 5% (1 of 21 meczów).
Metaloglobus scores in 67% of games (14 of 21 meczów), while Rapid Bucureşti keeps a clean sheet in 38% (8 of 21 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 - Metaloglobus
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 212% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.62 pts / game - Rapid Bucureşti · 0.52 pts / game - Metaloglobus
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rapid Bucureşti - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 52%. 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.
Metaloglobus - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 10% of games and wins 10%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Metaloglobus
* 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 | Metaloglobus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.57 | 2.52 | ▲ 3.10 |
| Both teams scored | • 52% | 52% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 48% | 46% | ▲ 71% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 28% | ▼ 5% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 70% | ▲ 86% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 74% | ▼ 71% |
^ 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 Rapid Bucureşti's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Metaloglobus. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Rapid Bucureşti vs Metaloglobus?
The Liga I match finished Rapid Bucureşti 1:0 Metaloglobus. 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 Metaloglobus?
Rapid Bucureşti score 1.62 goals per game on average and Metaloglobus 0.90. The Liga I average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Rapid Bucureşti's matches and 67% of Metaloglobus's.
What form are Rapid Bucureşti and Metaloglobus in?
Over the last 5 games Rapid Bucureşti have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Metaloglobus 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rapid Bucureşti vs Metaloglobus?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.