Rapid Bucureşti vs Universitatea Cluj: match statistics
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 April 5, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Rapid Bucureşti has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Universitatea Cluj has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Rapid Bucureşti scores 1.56 goals per game and allows 1.03. Universitatea Cluj scores 1.59 and allows 0.88. Games in this league average 2.56 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Rapid Bucureşti's games and 47% of Universitatea Cluj's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 47%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rapid Bucureşti has the higher season xG average, 1.50 to 1.38 per game. Rapid Bucureşti takes 13.4 shots per game, while Universitatea Cluj takes 12.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Rapid Bucureşti leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.78 goals per game after halftime. Universitatea Cluj leads at halftime in 47% and scores 0.78 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rapid Bucureşti's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (11 goals). For Universitatea Cluj, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga I games average 2.56 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 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
I back the away win (2). Universitatea Cluj are in strong form — 5 wins in their last 5 matches and 12 goals scored in that period (avg. 2.4 per match), while Rapid have won 3 of 5 and scored 8 goals (1.6 per match). Rapid at home average 1.81 goals scored and concede 1.13, whereas the visitors away score 1.63 and concede only 0.94; home xG for Rapid is 1.58 versus 1.46 xG for the visitors, but xG against Cluj on the road is 1.57, suggesting their low goals conceded may be down to strong goalkeeping. Cluj also have a higher away win rate (63% vs 56% for the home side) and more clean sheets (38% vs 19%), while Rapid attempt more shots (14.69 vs 12.94) with similar shot conversion (12% vs 13%). Based on this I give the visitors the highest chances: 45% win, 30% for the home side and 25% draw.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
I back BTTS - Yes because in the last 5 matches Rapid has a BTTS rate of 80% versus Cluj’s 60%, yielding a short-term average of 70%. Season metrics also favor goals: Rapid scores 1.56 goals per game and Cluj 1.63, while their opponents concede 0.81 (Rapid) and 0.94 (Cluj), so both sides possess an offensive edge over their rivals. xG and shot data confirm the scoring potential — Rapid xG 1.29 vs xG conceded to Cluj 1.57, Cluj xG 1.46 vs xG conceded to Rapid 1.35, and Cluj averages 4.5 on-target shots compared to Rapid’s 3.56. Additionally, Cluj rarely fails to score (clean sheet expected rate: 13% without a goal vs Rapid’s 31%) and the league BTTS rate is 51%. Based on recent form and xG profiles I assess BTTS probability at 62% vs 38% and recommend Yes.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Forecast based on xG and opponent defenses yields expected goals of 1.43 for Rapid (home xG 1.29 and xG conceded by Cluj 1.57 → average 1.43) and 1.41 for Universitatea (away xG 1.46 and xG conceded by Rapid 1.35 → 1.41), totaling 2.84 goals. Seasonal indicators corroborate a higher scoring output: Rapid has 69% of matches with over 1.5 goals, Cluj 63%, and over 0.5 occurs for both teams in 88% (Rapid) and 100% (Cluj) of games. In the last 5 matches Rapid averaged 1.6 goals scored and 1.2 conceded, while Cluj averaged 2.4 scored and 0.6 conceded; over 2.5 in the last 5 appeared for Rapid in 60% and for Cluj in 80% of matches, which increases the likelihood of a higher total. Given the projected 2.84 goals and the high seasonal shares of matches above 1.5 (69% vs 63%), the strongest and most reliable signal is to play Over 1.5 goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Rapid has a clear advantage in the first half: the home side led at the break in 9 of 16 matches (56%), averaging 1.06 goals by half-time versus Universitatea Cluj’s 0.56. However, the visitors frequently take the initiative after the break — Cluj averages 1.06 goals in second halves, has a +9 goal differential in second halves and wins 63% of second halves, and in their last five matches the visitors recorded five second-half wins. Based on these figures the most likely scenario is Rapid leading at half-time with Universitatea Cluj staging a turnaround to win the match; I assign a 25% probability to the 1/2 outcome. The second-strongest option is the hosts maintaining their lead through to full-time (1/1) at 20% probability, while a draw as the final result after a Rapid lead is less likely (11%). Additionally, the visitors’ offensive superiority is reflected in xG — 1.46 versus the hosts’ 1.29 — which confirms that Universitatea Cluj have greater potential to change the course of the match after the break.
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 | Universitatea Cluj | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.39 |
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 50% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Rapid Bucureşti · 3 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.
Universitatea Cluj is 17% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.03 goals / game - Rapid Bucureşti · 0.88 goals / game - Universitatea Cluj
Rapid Bucureşti scores in 81% of games (26 of 32 meczów), while Universitatea Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 38% (12 of 32 meczów).
Universitatea Cluj scores in 78% of games (25 of 32 meczów), while Rapid Bucureşti keeps a clean sheet in 31% (10 of 32 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 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.56 pts / game - Rapid Bucureşti · 1.78 pts / game - Universitatea Cluj
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rapid Bucureşti - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 53%. 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.
Universitatea Cluj - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 47% of games and wins 56%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +6 |
* 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 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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 | • 2.59 | 2.56 | • 2.47 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 51% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 47% | • 47% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 31% | 27% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 66% | 69% | ▼ 66% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 76% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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 1 loss against Universitatea Cluj. Games average 1.00 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 1:2 Universitatea 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 Universitatea Cluj?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Rapid Bucureşti won 0, Universitatea Cluj won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Rapid Bucureşti vs Universitatea Cluj?
Rapid Bucureşti score 1.56 goals per game on average and Universitatea Cluj 1.59. The Liga I average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Rapid Bucureşti's matches and 47% of Universitatea Cluj's.
What form are Rapid Bucureşti and Universitatea Cluj in?
Over the last 5 games Rapid Bucureşti have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Universitatea Cluj 5-0-0 (3.00 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.