Rapid Bucureşti vs CS U Craiova: match statistics
CS U Craiova sits top of the table and is in excellent form with four wins in their last five matches (PPG 2.6), while Rapid București sits in second place with slightly weaker form (PPG 1.6). The visitors have a better overall record (17-8-4 vs 16-7-6) and a higher average away possession (58% vs the hosts' 55% at home). However, Rapid București holds a home advantage with a 57% win rate at home and a better scoring efficiency in home matches (1.79 vs the visitors' 1.57 away). Both teams have an identical average goals conceded (1.07), and the xG values are very close, suggesting a tightly contested match. Considering that Craiova often draws away (36% draws) and the solid form of both teams, I expect a fiercely contested match with a slight edge for the hosts, but a draw seems the most likely outcome in this top-of-the-table clash.
Rapid Bucureşti vs CS U Craiova: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Rapid Bucureşti played CS U Craiova in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 8 March 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Rapid Bucureşti: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. CS U Craiova: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Rapid Bucureşti scores 1.59 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. CS U Craiova scores 1.79 and concedes 0.90. League average: 2.56 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Rapid Bucureşti 55%, CS U Craiova 52%. Over 2.5: Rapid Bucureşti 52%, CS U Craiova 52%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
CS U Craiova has higher xG: 1.70 vs 1.52. Rapid Bucureşti: 13.6 shots per match, CS U Craiova: 15.2.
Match halves
Rapid Bucureşti: half-time lead 41%, second-half goals 0.76. CS U Craiova: half-time lead 45%, second-half goals 0.93.
Goals by minute
Rapid Bucureşti: 16-30 (11 goals). CS U Craiova: 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, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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
CS U Craiova sits top of the table and is in excellent form with four wins in their last five matches (PPG 2.6), while Rapid București sits in second place with slightly weaker form (PPG 1.6). The visitors have a better overall record (17-8-4 vs 16-7-6) and a higher average away possession (58% vs the hosts' 55% at home). However, Rapid București holds a home advantage with a 57% win rate at home and a better scoring efficiency in home matches (1.79 vs the visitors' 1.57 away). Both teams have an identical average goals conceded (1.07), and the xG values are very close, suggesting a tightly contested match. Considering that Craiova often draws away (36% draws) and the solid form of both teams, I expect a fiercely contested match with a slight edge for the hosts, but a draw seems the most likely outcome in this top-of-the-table clash.
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
| Rapid Bucureşti | CS U Craiova | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.34 |
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.
CS U Craiova is 30% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Rapid Bucureşti · 2.6 pts / match - 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 13% better for: goals scored per match.
1.59 goals / match - Rapid Bucureşti · 1.79 goals / match - CS U Craiova
CS U Craiova is 11% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Rapid Bucureşti · 0.9 goals / match - CS U Craiova
Rapid Bucureşti scores in 83% of matches (24 of 29 matches), while CS U Craiova keeps a clean sheet in 41% (12 of 29 matches).
CS U Craiova scores in 86% of matches (25 of 29 matches), while Rapid Bucureşti keeps a clean sheet in 34% (10 of 29 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 - Rapid Bucureşti
Over / Under - CS U Craiova
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.
CS U Craiova is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.62 pts / match - Rapid Bucureşti · 1.72 pts / match - CS U Craiova
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rapid Bucureşti - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 41% of matches and wins 55%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
CS U Craiova - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 45% of matches and wins 59%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +5 |
* 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 16-30 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Rapid Bucureşti
CS U Craiova
* 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
| Rapid Bucureşti | Liga | CS U Craiova | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.59 | 2.56 | ▲ 2.69 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 55% | 52% | • 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 48% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 34% | 27% | ▲ 41% |
| Goal before half-time | • 69% | 69% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | • 76% | 75% | ▼ 72% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Rapid Bucureşti 0 - 1 - 0 CS U Craiova. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Rapid Bucureşti vs CS U Craiova?
The Liga I match finished Rapid Bucureşti 1:1 CS U Craiova. 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 CS U Craiova?
Rapid Bucureşti score 1.59 goals per game on average and CS U Craiova 1.79. The Liga I average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Rapid Bucureşti's matches and 52% of CS U Craiova's.
What form are Rapid Bucureşti and CS U Craiova in?
Over the last 5 games Rapid Bucureşti have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and CS U Craiova 4-1-0 (2.60 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.