Rapid Bucureşti and Otelul Galati face each other on Saturday 12.13.2025, at 18:30 (UK Time), in a Liga 1 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Rapid Bucureşti's home ground, the Stadionul Valentin Stănescu.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Rapid Bucureşti and Otelul Galati, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Rapid Bucureşti vs Otelul Galati

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

👉 Our prediction is: Rapid Bucureşti to win

In all honesty, there is no other result we can foresee for this match other than Rapid Bucureşti to win outright, which is our betting tip.

Rapid Bucureşti's strong form this season, particularly at home, is hard to overlook, as are Otelul Galati's shaky overall results and performances of late. And we expect the two sides to play true to form when they meet for their upcoming match.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

After analysing how the bookmakers have priced this match between Rapid Bucureşti and Otelul Galati, we see the total going under 2.5 goals.

We don't expect this match to have too many scoring opportunities, so there shouldn't be more than a couple of goals scored overall.

Rapid Bucureşti preview

Rapid Bucureşti heads into the match with the following record in the Liga 1: in 19 matches, Rapid Bucureşti secured 11 victories, 6 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 2.05 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Rapid Bucureşti's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 11 victories so far.

Rapid Bucureşti has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 33 goals, of which 33 were scored in the Liga 1, resulting in an average of 1.74 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Alex Dobre, who has found the back of the net 10 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Tobias Christensen has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, Rapid Bucureşti has conceded 16 goals in the Liga 1 (an average of 0.84 per game) and 16 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.84 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.

Otelul Galati preview

Otelul Galati comes into the game with 19 matches played so far in the Liga 1. They have secured 7 victories, 6 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.42 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses.

Oţelul Galaţi's attack has been highly effective, scoring 28 goals during this period. Of that total, 28 were netted in the Liga 1, with an average of 1.47 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.47.

Oţelul Galaţi's offensive system is led by Paulo Rafael Pereira Araújo, the team's top scorer this season. The portuguese forward has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Ștefan Daniel Bană. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 17 goals with an average of 0.89 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 17 goals in 19 matches, averaging 0.89 per match.

Head to head: Rapid Bucureşti vs Otelul Galati

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 W L W D

2.05

Home W W W W L

2.22

Away D L D W W

1.9

Away Team

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Otelul Galati

Romania - Liga I

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L D D W

1.42

Home W D L W W

1.8

Away L D W W L

1

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Published on 9 December 2025, at 15:39 Last updated on 9 December 2025, at 15:39
Author: Amauri Barbosa

Journalist, a football lover and sports betting expert for over 7 years. In addition to being a bet world aficionado, Amauri also practices athletics, and as all good Brazilian, does not refuse a brew.