Rapid Bucureşti and CS U Craiova face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Liga 1 season. The game takes place at Stadionul Valentin Stănescu on Monday, 25/05/2026, at 18:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Rapid Bucureşti vs Universitatea Craiova, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

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👉 Our prediction is: Rapid Bucureşti to win

Based on our evaluations, Rapid Bucureşti vs CS U Craiova is a matchup between two evenly matched sides. But playing at home gives Rapid Bucureşti the added advantage, which is why we recommend taking Rapid Bucureşti to win outright at home.

The odds offered for a Rapid Bucureşti win have a lot of value, and the fact that they have that home support should help tremendously in their bid to get the victory.

👉 Our prediction is: CS U Craiova to win the 1st half

The various signs and statistics we have studied point to this being a one-sided affair, with the favoured CS U Craiova likely coming out on top away from home. CS U Craiova has simply been the superior team this season, whereas Rapid Bucureşti has struggled.

But for some added value, we recommend betting on CS U Craiova to win the first half, which would bring a higher potential payout.

Rapid Bucureşti preview

Rapid Bucureşti comes into the match having played 39 games in the Liga 1 so far. They have recorded 17 wins, 10 draws, and 12 losses, with an average of 1.56 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 17 wins, 10 draws, and 12 losses.

Rapid Bucureşti's attack has scored 55 goals during this period. Out of this total, 55 goals were scored in the Liga 1, averaging 1.41 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.41.

The offence system of Rapid Bucureşti is led by Alex Dobre as the top scorer of the season. The romanian forward has scored 15 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Claudiu Petrila, who has contributed with 8 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 44 goals with an average of 1.13 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 44 goals conceded in 39 matches, resulting in an average of 1.13.

Universitatea Craiova preview

On the other hand, CS U Craiova comes into the match having played 39 games in the Liga 1 so far. They have recorded 23 wins, 10 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 2.03 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 29 wins, 11 draws, and 11 losses.

CS U Craiova's attack has scored 87 goals during this period. Out of this total, 65 goals were scored in the Liga 1, averaging 1.67 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.71.

The offence system of CS U Craiova is led by Assad Al Hamlawi as the top scorer of the season. The swedish forward has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Anzor Mekvabishvili, who has contributed with 7 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 33 goals with an average of 0.85 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 49 goals conceded in 51 matches, resulting in an average of 0.96.

Head to head: Rapid Bucureşti vs CS U Craiova

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Rapid Bucureşti

Romania - Liga I

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L L L L

0.2

Home L D L W D

1

Away D L L L L

0.2

Away Team

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CS U Craiova

Romania - Liga I

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D W W W

2.6

Home W W W W L

2.4

Away D W L W D

1.6

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Published on 22 May 2026, at 20:08 Last updated on 22 May 2026, at 20:08
Author: Gustavo Porto

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