Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova preview and prediction
The match
The Liga I sees Rapid take on Universitatea Craiova on Sunday 8 March, kicking off at 19:00 (WAT) at Superbet Arena - Giulesti. Rapid are 3rd with 31 points from 15 games (in the top four), while Universitatea Craiova sit 1st on 33 points (top of the table). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Universitatea Craiova's last 3: DWW Most recently they drew with CFR 1907 Cluj 1–1 at home. They average 1.7 scored and 0.3 conceded. 2 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.2 for Rapid and 1.3 for Universitatea Craiova. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 46%, both teams to score at 56%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Rapid 35%, draw 27%, Universitatea Craiova 38%.
Both teams to score: yes (56%) at 1.73.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Rapid 1–1 Universitatea Craiova. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Rapid35%fair 2.88 · @2.88
Draw27%fair 3.72 · @2.80
Universitatea Craiova38%fair 2.60 · @2.60
2.55Expected goals
1.24Rapid xG
1.32Universitatea Craiova xG
56%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
0–110%
1–010%
1–28%
2–18%
0–08%
From our goals model: Rapid 1.2 – 1.3 Universitatea Craiova expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Universitatea Craiova to win✗
38%
2.60
2.60
Double chance
Either team to win✗
73%
1.37
1.33
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
56%
1.80
1.73
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
70%
1.42
1.36
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
54%
1.85
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
75%
1.34
1.25
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
44%
2.29
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Universitatea Craiova / FT Universitatea Craiova✗
22%
4.49
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
10%
9.76
–
Form
Rapid – last 2
WL
2 Mar
@ Unirea Slobozia
2–1
W
15 Feb
@ Farul Constanta
1–3
L
1.5Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Universitatea Craiova – last 3
DWW
4 Mar
vs CFR 1907 Cluj
1–1
D
22 Feb
@ Unirea Slobozia
3–0
W
15 Feb
vs FCSB
1–0
W
1.7Scored / game
0.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Rapid and Universitatea Craiova.
What is the prediction for Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova?
On our numbers Rapid have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Universitatea Craiova 38%.
How many goals will there be in Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova?
Our predicted score is Rapid 1–1 Universitatea Craiova, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova?
Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova (Liga I) kicks off on Sunday 8 March 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Superbet Arena - Giulesti.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
AFC Hermannstadt2
Unirea Slobozia0