Value bet: Universitatea Craiova to win @ 2.25 – our chance 49% vs 44% implied by the price (edge +10%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultUniversitatea Craiova to win ✗49% · @2.25
Double chanceEither team to win ✗78% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗56% · @1.73
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓74% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗12% · fair 8.57
Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova preview and prediction
The match
The Liga I sees Rapid take on Universitatea Craiova on Monday 25 May, kicking off at 18:30 (WAT) at Stadionul Rapid-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
Rapid's last 5: LDLLD Most recently they lost to CFR 1907 Cluj 1–2 at home. At home they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 4. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Universitatea Craiova's last 5: WDWLW Most recently they beat Universitatea Cluj 5–0 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.5 scored and 0.7 conceded. 5 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Universitatea Craiova arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 0.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 8 March 2026, finished Rapid 1–1 Universitatea Craiova.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.1 for Rapid and 1.5 for Universitatea Craiova. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 47%, both teams to score at 56%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Rapid 29%, draw 22%, Universitatea Craiova 49%.
Both teams to score: yes (56%) at 1.73.
Value angle: Universitatea Craiova to win at 2.25 – 49% on our numbers against 44% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Rapid 1–1 Universitatea Craiova. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Rapid29%fair 3.43 · @2.96
Draw22%fair 4.57 · @3.25
Universitatea Craiova49%fair 2.04 · @2.25
2.54Expected goals
1.06Rapid xG
1.48Universitatea Craiova xG
56%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–112%
1–29%
0–29%
1–08%
0–08%
From our goals model: Rapid 1.1 – 1.5 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✗
49%
2.04
2.25 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✗
78%
1.28
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
56%
1.79
1.73
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
71%
1.41
1.33
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
53%
1.88
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.28
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
43%
2.30
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Half-time / full-time
HT Universitatea Craiova / FT Universitatea Craiova✗
What is the prediction for Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova?
On our numbers Rapid have a 29% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Universitatea Craiova 49%.
How many goals will there be in Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% 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 2.5 goals in total.
When is Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova?
Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova (Liga I) kicks off on Monday 25 May 2026 at 18:30 (West Africa Time) at Stadionul Rapid-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.
