Universitatea Cluj and Rapid Bucureşti face each other on Friday 09.12.2025, at 19:00 (UK Time), in a Liga I 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Universitatea Cluj's home ground, the Cluj Arena.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Universitatea Cluj and Rapid Bucureşti, 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 Universitatea Cluj vs Rapid Bucureşti
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Universitatea Cluj preview
Universitatea Cluj heads into the match with the following record in the Liga I: in 8 matches, Șepcile roșii secured 3 victories, 3 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.5 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Universitatea Cluj's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 3 victories so far.
Universitatea Cluj has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 12 goals, of which 11 were scored in the Liga I, resulting in an average of 1.38 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Jovo Lukić, who has found the back of the net 3 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Mamadou Thiam has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Universitatea Cluj has conceded 8 goals in the Liga I (an average of 1 per game) and 10 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Rapid Bucureşti preview
Rapid Bucureşti comes into the game with 8 matches played so far in the Liga I. They have secured 5 victories, 3 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2.25 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 5 wins, 3 draws, and 0 losses.
Rapid Bucureşti's attack has been highly effective, scoring 14 goals during this period. Of that total, 14 were netted in the Liga I, with an average of 1.75 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.75.
Rapid Bucureşti's offensive system is led by Elvir Koljič, the team's top scorer this season. The nationality.bosnia and herzegovina forward has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Tobias Christensen. The forward has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 6 goals with an average of 0.75 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 6 goals in 8 matches, averaging 0.75 per match.
Head to head: Universitatea Cluj vs Rapid Bucureşti
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
Universitatea Cluj
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W W D |
1.5 |
| Home | L D D D D |
0.67 |
| Away | W W W D D |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 0% | 60% |
| Goals | 2.38 | 1.67 | 2.8 |
| Scored | 1.38 | 0.67 | 1.8 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 67% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 33% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 33% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.39 | 1.5 |
|
xGA
|
1.55 | 1.17 | 1.78 |
Away Team
Rapid Bucureşti
Romania - Liga I
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D D D |
2.25 |
| Home | W D D W W |
2 |
| Away | W D D W W |
2.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 63% | 50% | 75% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2.75 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 0.75 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 75% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 25% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 50% | 75% |
|
xG
|
1.74 | 1.64 | 1.83 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 1.26 | 1.7 |
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