Our Rapid Bucuresti vs CS U Craiova Prediction: 1-1
Rapid Bucuresti vs CS U Craiova in the Romania Liga I is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 8, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Rapid Bucuresti vs CS U Craiova prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Rapid Bucuresti's Last Match – FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia vs Rapid Bucuresti
Rapid Bucuresti will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 Romania Liga I victory over FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Rapid Bucuresti had 55% possession and 12 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia | 45% | 8 (4) | 1.31 | 30 |
 Rapid Bucuresti | 55% | 12 (6) | 2.11 | 60 |
CS U Craiova's Last Match – CS U Craiova vs CFR Cluj
Determined to maintain their recent success, CS U Craiova must win following their 3-1 Romania Cup victory against CFR Cluj on March 4. In that match, CS U Craiova saw 50% of the ball and created 12 goal attempts, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 CS U Craiova | 50% | 12 (6) | - | 108 |
 CFR Cluj | 50% | 7 (2) | - | 94 |
Rapid Bucuresti vs CS U Craiova Stats
Key Stats
| Rapid Bucuresti | CS U Craiova | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.31 | Attacking Strength | 1.13 |
| 0.96 | Defence Strength | 0.58 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rapid Bucuresti are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while CS U Craiova average 2.0 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Rapid Bucuresti 15-11
CS U Craiova 20-9
What are the odds for this match?
Rapid Bucuresti to win: @2.8
Draw: @3.2
CS U Craiova to win: @2.375
Lineups
Rapid Bucuresti (4-3-3) : Mihai Aioani, Razvan Philippe Onea, Alexandru Pascanu, Leo Bolgado, Sebastian Andrei Borza, Constantin Grameni, Olimpiu Morutan, Catalin Alin Vulturar, Alexandru Dobre, Daniel Paraschiv, Claudiu Petrila
CS U Craiova (3-5-2) : Laurentiu Popescu, Oleksandr Romanchuk, Adrian Rus, Vladimir Screciu, Carlos Mora, Anzor Mekvabishvili, David Matei, Tudor Baluta, Nicusor Bancu, Steven Nsimba, Stefan Baiaram
FCSB 
ACS UTA Batrana Doamna 
FC Botosani 
Otelul Galati 
Farul Constanta 
Petrolul Ploiesti 
FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc 
FC Unirea 2004 Slobozia 
AFC Hermannstadt 
Metaloglobus Bucuresti