Rapid Bucureşti vs Universitatea Cluj: match statistics
Rapid Bucureşti holds a high second place in the table and boasts an impressive home record with a 64% win rate and an average of 2 goals per match. The hosts have an advantage in ball possession (57%) and shot accuracy (13%), which translates into a solid goal difference of +11 in home matches. Universitatea Cluj, despite good form in their last five matches (2.4 points per game), performs weaker away from home with a 36% loss rate and an average of just 1.36 goals scored. xG statistics indicate the hosts' superiority (1.64 vs 1.53), and their ability to create goal-scoring opportunities at home (15.09 shots on average) could tip the scales in their favor. Considering all factors, Rapid Bucureşti has a clear advantage, although the visitors' solid form does not rule out a draw or an upset.
Rapid Bucureşti vs Universitatea Cluj: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rapid Bucureşti played against Universitatea Cluj in Liga I (Romania). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Rapid Bucureşti has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Universitatea Cluj has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Rapid Bucureşti scores 1.61 goals per game and allows 0.91. Universitatea Cluj scores 1.17 and allows 0.87. Games in this league average 2.52 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Rapid Bucureşti's games and 39% of Universitatea Cluj's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 35%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rapid Bucureşti has the higher season xG average, 1.47 to 1.36 per game. Rapid Bucureşti takes 13.1 shots per game, while Universitatea Cluj takes 12.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Rapid Bucureşti leads at halftime in 39% of its games and scores 0.78 goals per game after halftime. Universitatea Cluj leads at halftime in 43% and scores 0.61 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rapid Bucureşti's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (8 goals). For Universitatea Cluj, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga I games average 2.52 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 45% 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 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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 high second place in the table and boasts an impressive home record with a 64% win rate and an average of 2 goals per match. The hosts have an advantage in ball possession (57%) and shot accuracy (13%), which translates into a solid goal difference of +11 in home matches. Universitatea Cluj, despite good form in their last five matches (2.4 points per game), performs weaker away from home with a 36% loss rate and an average of just 1.36 goals scored. xG statistics indicate the hosts' superiority (1.64 vs 1.53), and their ability to create goal-scoring opportunities at home (15.09 shots on average) could tip the scales in their favor. Considering all factors, Rapid Bucureşti has a clear advantage, although the visitors' solid form does not rule out a draw or an upset.
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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 | Universitatea Cluj | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.33 |
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.
Universitatea Cluj is 71% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Rapid Bucureşti · 2.4 pts / game - Universitatea 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.
Rapid Bucureşti is 38% better for: goals scored per game.
1.61 goals / game - Rapid Bucureşti · 1.17 goals / game - Universitatea Cluj
Universitatea Cluj is 5% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.91 goals / game - Rapid Bucureşti · 0.87 goals / game - Universitatea Cluj
Rapid Bucureşti scores in 83% of games (19 of 23 meczów), while Universitatea Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 39% (9 of 23 meczów).
Universitatea Cluj scores in 70% of games (16 of 23 meczów), while Rapid Bucureşti keeps a clean sheet in 39% (9 of 23 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 - Universitatea 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.
Universitatea Cluj is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.57 pts / game - Rapid Bucureşti · 1.7 pts / game - Universitatea Cluj
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rapid Bucureşti - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 57%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Universitatea Cluj - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
* 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): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). 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
Rapid Bucureşti
Universitatea 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 | Universitatea Cluj | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.52 | 2.52 | ▼ 2.04 |
| Both teams scored | • 52% | 51% | ▼ 39% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 48% | 45% | ▼ 35% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 39% | 28% | ▲ 39% |
| Goal before half-time | • 70% | 70% | ▼ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 73% | • 74% |
^ 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
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.
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: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Universitatea Cluj. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Rapid Bucureşti vs Universitatea Cluj?
The Liga I match finished Rapid Bucureşti 0:2 Universitatea Cluj. 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 Universitatea Cluj?
Rapid Bucureşti score 1.61 goals per game on average and Universitatea Cluj 1.17. The Liga I average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Rapid Bucureşti's matches and 39% of Universitatea Cluj's.
What form are Rapid Bucureşti and Universitatea Cluj in?
Over the last 5 games Rapid Bucureşti have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Universitatea Cluj 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rapid Bucureşti vs Universitatea Cluj?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Rapid Bucureşti vs Universitatea Cluj: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.