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
Key match information
Rapid Bucureşti played Universitatea Cluj in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Rapid Bucureşti: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Universitatea Cluj: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Rapid Bucureşti scores 1.61 and concedes 0.91 goals per match. Universitatea Cluj scores 1.17 and concedes 0.87. League average: 2.52 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Rapid Bucureşti 52%, Universitatea Cluj 39%. Over 2.5: Rapid Bucureşti 48%, Universitatea Cluj 35%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
Rapid Bucureşti has higher xG: 1.47 vs 1.36. Rapid Bucureşti: 13.1 shots per match, Universitatea Cluj: 12.0.
Match halves
Rapid Bucureşti: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.78. Universitatea Cluj: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 0.61.
Goals by minute
Rapid Bucureşti: 16-30 (8 goals). Universitatea Cluj: 31-45+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.52 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 0.00, BTTS 0%.
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.
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 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Universitatea Cluj is 71% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Rapid Bucureşti · 2.4 pts / match - 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 match.
1.61 goals / match - Rapid Bucureşti · 1.17 goals / match - Universitatea Cluj
Universitatea Cluj is 5% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.91 goals / match - Rapid Bucureşti · 0.87 goals / match - Universitatea Cluj
Rapid Bucureşti scores in 83% of matches (19 of 23 matches), while Universitatea Cluj keeps a clean sheet in 39% (9 of 23 matches).
Universitatea Cluj scores in 70% of matches (16 of 23 matches), while Rapid Bucureşti keeps a clean sheet in 39% (9 of 23 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 - Universitatea Cluj
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.
Universitatea Cluj is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.57 pts / match - Rapid Bucureşti · 1.7 pts / match - Universitatea Cluj
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rapid Bucureşti - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 57%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Universitatea Cluj - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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): 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Rapid Bucureşti
Universitatea Cluj
* 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 | Universitatea Cluj | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 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
Previous meeting: Rapid Bucureşti 0 - 1 - 0 Universitatea Cluj. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.