FC Politehnica Timisoara vs Rapid prediction & analysis
85%
Footrivo pick
Rapid or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.17 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.22Odds
2
Value bet: Rapid to win @ 1.85 – our chance 64% vs 54% implied by the price (edge +18%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultRapid to win ✓64% · @1.85
Double chanceRapid or draw ✓85% · @1.22
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓54% · @1.85
GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✓68% · fair 1.48
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗20% · fair 4.95
FC Politehnica Timisoara vs Rapid preview and prediction
The match
The Cupa României sees FC Politehnica Timisoara take on Rapid on Thursday 3 September, kicking off at 18:30 (WAT) at Stadionul Municipal.
Form guide
FC Politehnica Timisoara's last 5: WWWWD Most recently they beat ASA Targu Mures 3–0 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Rapid's last 5: DWLDW Most recently they drew with Universitatea Craiova 1–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 0.7 conceded.
FC Politehnica Timisoara arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 1.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.0 goals: 0.5 for FC Politehnica Timisoara and 1.5 for Rapid. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 68% likely.
Betting angles
Win chances: FC Politehnica Timisoara 15%, draw 22%, Rapid 64%.
Safer route: Rapid or draw (85%) at 1.22.
Both teams to score: no (54%) at 1.85.
Value angle: Rapid to win at 1.85 – 64% on our numbers against 54% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Rapid or draw – a 85% chance at odds of 1.22, above our fair price of 1.17, so there is value in it. Predicted score: FC Politehnica Timisoara 0–1 Rapid. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
FC Politehnica Timisoara15%fair 6.86 · @3.80
Draw22%fair 4.61 · @3.25
Rapid64%fair 1.57 · @1.85
2.00Expected goals
0.51FC Politehnica Timisoara xG
1.49Rapid xG
46%Both score
32%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–120%
0–215%
0–014%
1–110%
1–28%
0–37%
From our goals model: FC Politehnica Timisoara 0.5 – 1.5 Rapid 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
Rapid to win✓
64%
1.57
1.85 ▲
Double chance
Rapid or draw✓
85%
1.17
1.22
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✓
54%
1.86
1.85
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
59%
1.68
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
68%
1.48
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
86%
1.17
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
48%
2.09
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Rapid / FT Rapid✗
37%
2.67
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
20%
4.95
–
Form
FC Politehnica Timisoara – last 6
WWWWDD
30 Aug
vs ASA Targu Mures
3–0
W
22 Aug
@ Concordia
5–1
W
19 Aug
vs ASA Targu Mures
2–1
W
15 Aug
vs Unirea Slobozia
1–0
W
12 Aug
vs Dumbrăviţa
0–0
D
8 Aug
@ Viitorul Şelimbăr
1–1
D
2.0Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Rapid – last 6
DWLDWD
31 Aug
vs Universitatea Craiova
1–1
D
21 Aug
@ Petrolul Ploiesti
2–0
W
15 Aug
vs Dinamo Bucuresti
0–1
L
7 Aug
@ Uta Arad
0–0
D
2 Aug
vs CFR 1907 Cluj
3–1
W
27 Jul
@ FC Botosani
1–1
D
1.2Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between FC Politehnica Timisoara and Rapid.
What is the prediction for FC Politehnica Timisoara vs Rapid?
Our pick is Rapid or draw with a 85% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win FC Politehnica Timisoara vs Rapid?
On our numbers FC Politehnica Timisoara have a 15% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Rapid 64%.
How many goals will there be in FC Politehnica Timisoara vs Rapid?
We expect about 2.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 32% likely and both teams score 46% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for FC Politehnica Timisoara vs Rapid?
Our predicted score is FC Politehnica Timisoara 0–1 Rapid, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.0 goals in total.
When is FC Politehnica Timisoara vs Rapid?
FC Politehnica Timisoara vs Rapid (Cupa României) kicks off on Thursday 3 September 2026 at 18:30 (West Africa Time) at Stadionul Municipal.
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.
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