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
Key match information
Rapid Bucureşti played Metaloglobus in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 17 January 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Rapid Bucureşti: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Metaloglobus: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Rapid Bucureşti scores 1.62 and concedes 0.95 goals per match. Metaloglobus scores 0.90 and concedes 2.19. League average: 2.52 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Rapid Bucureşti 52%, Metaloglobus 67%. Over 2.5: Rapid Bucureşti 48%, Metaloglobus 71%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Rapid Bucureşti has higher xG: 1.42 vs 1.37. Rapid Bucureşti: 12.5 shots per match, Metaloglobus: 11.0.
Match halves
Rapid Bucureşti: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 0.76. Metaloglobus: half-time lead 10%, second-half goals 0.57.
Goals by minute
Rapid Bucureşti: 16-30 (8 goals). Metaloglobus: 46-60 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.52 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, 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
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.
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 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 match.
1.62 goals / match - Rapid Bucureşti · 0.9 goals / match - Metaloglobus
Rapid Bucureşti is 131% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.95 goals / match - Rapid Bucureşti · 2.19 goals / match - Metaloglobus
Rapid Bucureşti scores in 81% of matches (17 of 21 matches), while Metaloglobus keeps a clean sheet in 5% (1 of 21 matches).
Metaloglobus scores in 67% of matches (14 of 21 matches), while Rapid Bucureşti keeps a clean sheet in 38% (8 of 21 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 - Metaloglobus
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 212% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.62 pts / match - Rapid Bucureşti · 0.52 pts / match - Metaloglobus
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rapid Bucureşti - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 52%. 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.
Metaloglobus - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 10% of matches and wins 10%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Rapid Bucureşti
Metaloglobus
* 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 | Metaloglobus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 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
Previous meeting: Rapid Bucureşti 1 - 0 - 0 Metaloglobus. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.