CFR Cluj vs Rapid Bucureşti: match statistics
CFR Cluj displays impressive form at home with a 60% win rate and an average of 2 goals per match in home games. The hosts boast a better xG ratio (1.91 vs 1.41), indicating higher quality of chances created. Rapid Bucharest, despite their higher league position, achieves more modest results away from home with an average of only 1.4 goals per match and a lower shot conversion rate (11%). The form of both teams in the last five matches is comparable (CFR 1.8 PPG vs Rapid 2.0 PPG), however, the hosts' home advantage and goal difference (+9 vs +7) speak in their favor. It should be noted, however, that Rapid has a solid defense away from home (47% clean sheets), which makes a draw a realistic scenario in this evenly matched encounter.
CFR Cluj vs Rapid Bucureşti: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
CFR Cluj played Rapid Bucureşti in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 20 March 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
CFR Cluj: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match. Rapid Bucureşti: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
CFR Cluj scores 1.61 and concedes 1.35 goals per match. Rapid Bucureşti scores 1.61 and concedes 1.03. League average: 2.56 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: CFR Cluj 65%, Rapid Bucureşti 58%. Over 2.5: CFR Cluj 58%, Rapid Bucureşti 52%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
CFR Cluj has higher xG: 1.62 vs 1.50. CFR Cluj: 14.3 shots per match, Rapid Bucureşti: 13.5.
Match halves
CFR Cluj: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.81. Rapid Bucureşti: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.81.
Goals by minute
CFR Cluj: 0-15 (10 goals). Rapid Bucureşti: 16-30 (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.56 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-0. Average goals 2.50, BTTS 50%.
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
CFR Cluj displays impressive form at home with a 60% win rate and an average of 2 goals per match in home games. The hosts boast a better xG ratio (1.91 vs 1.41), indicating higher quality of chances created. Rapid Bucharest, despite their higher league position, achieves more modest results away from home with an average of only 1.4 goals per match and a lower shot conversion rate (11%). The form of both teams in the last five matches is comparable (CFR 1.8 PPG vs Rapid 2.0 PPG), however, the hosts' home advantage and goal difference (+9 vs +7) speak in their favor. It should be noted, however, that Rapid has a solid defense away from home (47% clean sheets), which makes a draw a realistic scenario in this evenly matched encounter.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| CFR Cluj | Rapid Bucureşti | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
CFR Cluj is 20% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / match - CFR Cluj · 2 pts / match - Rapid Bucureşti
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 31% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.35 goals / match - CFR Cluj · 1.03 goals / match - Rapid Bucureşti
CFR Cluj scores in 87% of matches (27 of 31 matches), while Rapid Bucureşti keeps a clean sheet in 32% (10 of 31 matches).
Rapid Bucureşti scores in 84% of matches (26 of 31 matches), while CFR Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 23% (7 of 31 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - CFR Cluj
Over / Under - Rapid Bucureşti
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.48 pts / match - CFR Cluj · 1.58 pts / match - Rapid Bucureşti
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CFR Cluj - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 48%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Rapid Bucureşti - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 55%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
CFR Cluj
Rapid Bucureşti
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga I).
Teams vs league
| CFR Cluj | Liga | Rapid Bucureşti | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.97 | 2.56 | • 2.65 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 52% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 48% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 23% | 27% | ▲ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 70% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 75% | ▲ 77% |
^ 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
Recent meetings (2): CFR Cluj 1 - 1 - 0 Rapid Bucureşti. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of CFR Cluj vs Rapid Bucureşti?
The Liga I match finished CFR Cluj 1:0 Rapid Bucureşti. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between CFR Cluj and Rapid Bucureşti?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches CFR Cluj won 1, Rapid Bucureşti won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before CFR Cluj vs Rapid Bucureşti?
CFR Cluj score 1.61 goals per game on average and Rapid Bucureşti 1.61. The Liga I average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 65% of CFR Cluj's matches and 58% of Rapid Bucureşti's.
What form are CFR Cluj and Rapid Bucureşti in?
Over the last 5 games CFR Cluj have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Rapid Bucureşti 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CFR Cluj vs Rapid Bucureşti?
The statistical background for CFR Cluj vs Rapid Bucureşti — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.