SSC Farul vs Rapid Bucureşti: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates a very evenly matched contest. SSC Farul shows solid home form with 46% wins at home and a goal difference of +8, averaging 1.69 goals scored per match. Rapid Bucharest, occupying 3rd place in the table, boasts an impressive away defense (54% clean sheets, averaging only 0.77 goals conceded), but slightly lower offensive efficiency (1.38 goals on average). Both teams have an identical goal difference at their respective grounds (+8), confirming the balance of power. The form of both teams in the last 5 matches is similar (Farul 1.8 PPG, Rapid 1.6 PPG), and Rapid's high percentage of draws in away matches (31%) further supports a share of the points. Considering the solid defense of the visitors and the decent efficiency of the hosts, the most likely scenario appears to be a draw, although both a Farul win and a Rapid win remain realistic options.
SSC Farul vs Rapid Bucureşti: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
SSC Farul played Rapid Bucureşti in Liga I (Romania). The match was played on 15 February 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
SSC Farul: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Rapid Bucureşti: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
SSC Farul scores 1.35 and concedes 1.23 goals per match. Rapid Bucureşti scores 1.58 and concedes 0.92. League average: 2.54 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: SSC Farul 65%, Rapid Bucureşti 50%. Over 2.5: SSC Farul 50%, Rapid Bucureşti 46%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
SSC Farul has higher xG: 1.60 vs 1.51. SSC Farul: 14.9 shots per match, Rapid Bucureşti: 13.4.
Match halves
SSC Farul: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.58. Rapid Bucureşti: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.81.
Goals by minute
SSC Farul: 31-45+ (8 goals). Rapid Bucureşti: 16-30 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga I: 2.54 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. 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
Statistical analysis indicates a very evenly matched contest. SSC Farul shows solid home form with 46% wins at home and a goal difference of +8, averaging 1.69 goals scored per match. Rapid Bucharest, occupying 3rd place in the table, boasts an impressive away defense (54% clean sheets, averaging only 0.77 goals conceded), but slightly lower offensive efficiency (1.38 goals on average). Both teams have an identical goal difference at their respective grounds (+8), confirming the balance of power. The form of both teams in the last 5 matches is similar (Farul 1.8 PPG, Rapid 1.6 PPG), and Rapid's high percentage of draws in away matches (31%) further supports a share of the points. Considering the solid defense of the visitors and the decent efficiency of the hosts, the most likely scenario appears to be a draw, although both a Farul win and a Rapid win remain realistic options.
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
| SSC Farul | Rapid Bucureşti | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.37 |
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.
Rapid Bucureşti is 43% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - SSC Farul · 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 17% better for: goals scored per match.
1.35 goals / match - SSC Farul · 1.58 goals / match - Rapid Bucureşti
Rapid Bucureşti is 34% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.23 goals / match - SSC Farul · 0.92 goals / match - Rapid Bucureşti
SSC Farul scores in 81% of matches (21 of 26 matches), while Rapid Bucureşti keeps a clean sheet in 38% (10 of 26 matches).
Rapid Bucureşti scores in 81% of matches (21 of 26 matches), while SSC Farul keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 26 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 - SSC Farul
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 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.31 pts / match - SSC Farul · 1.58 pts / match - Rapid Bucureşti
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
SSC Farul - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 35%. 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 38% of matches and wins 54%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
* 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 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). 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
SSC Farul
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
| SSC Farul | Liga | Rapid Bucureşti | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.58 | 2.54 | • 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 51% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 46% | • 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 28% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 88% | 70% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 69% | 74% | • 73% |
^ 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: SSC Farul 0 - 0 - 1 Rapid Bucureşti. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of SSC Farul vs Rapid Bucureşti?
The Liga I match finished SSC Farul 3:1 Rapid Bucureşti. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before SSC Farul vs Rapid Bucureşti?
SSC Farul score 1.35 goals per game on average and Rapid Bucureşti 1.58. The Liga I average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 65% of SSC Farul's matches and 50% of Rapid Bucureşti's.
What form are SSC Farul and Rapid Bucureşti in?
Over the last 5 games SSC Farul have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Rapid Bucureşti 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for SSC Farul vs Rapid Bucureşti?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for SSC Farul vs Rapid Bucureşti: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.