31 August 2026, 17:30 UTC

Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova Liga I prediction & result

Superbet Arena - Giulesti, Bucharest
Full time1 – 1

Final score: Rapid 1-1 Universitatea Craiova.

Before kick-off the model made it 49% Rapid, 27% draw, 24% Universitatea Craiova — fair odds of 2.04, 3.70 and 4.17. Fair odds are simply 100 ÷ the probability; they are the model's own number, not a bookmaker's price.

Most likely scoreline: 2-1.

The model got this one wrong.

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Has the model earned this number?

It puts Rapid at 49% here. Across 2485 settled matches, 1122 forecasts have landed in the 40–50% band; those outcomes actually happened 44.4% of the time, against an average forecast of 43.8%. In this range the two line up, so the figure above can be read literally.

Every settled prediction on this site is scored against an uninformed baseline, band by band, and published whether or not it flatters the model — see the full record.

Form going into Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova

Rapid

  • W2-0away to Petrolul Ploiesti21 August 2026
  • L0-1Dinamo Bucuresti15 August 2026

Universitatea Craiova

  • W3-1FC Voluntari23 August 2026
  • D1-1away to Oțelul16 August 2026

Up to 5 matches before kick-off, most recent first. The model works from each side's rolling expected-goals ratings rather than from these results directly, so read them as context — how the ratings are built.

Liga I table

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
2Rapid9531115+618
3Universitatea Craiova9522199+1017

Where the two sides stand today, not on the day of this match. Full table

Head-to-head: Rapid vs Universitatea Craiova

  • 25 May 2026Rapid 0–0 Universitatea CraiovaLiga I
  • 19 April 2026Universitatea Craiova 1–0 RapidLiga I
  • 8 March 2026Rapid 1–1 Universitatea CraiovaLiga I
  • 2 November 2025Universitatea Craiova 2–2 RapidLiga I
  • 2 May 2025Universitatea Craiova 1–2 RapidLiga I
  • 29 March 2025Rapid 1–2 Universitatea CraiovaLiga I

Leading scorers: Rapid and Universitatea Craiova

Rapid

  • A. Dobre3 goals

Universitatea Craiova

No player in Liga I's leading scorers — 19 league goals as a side.

Top 3 by league goals this season. Player availability is not part of the model — injuries and suspensions are a planned improvement.

Statistical estimate, not betting advice This prediction is generated from a statistical model for entertainment and informational purposes only. It does not guarantee any outcome and should not be used as the basis for placing a bet.