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Universitatea Craiova

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Universitatea Craiova vs Rapid predictions & stats

Top pick Universitatea Craiova 50%, Over 2.5 goals 54%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Liga I.

Match Snapshot

Primary insights + team context

Primary Insights

Team Context

BTTS %
45%vs52%
Universitatea Craiova / Rapid
Avg Goals/Game
1.71vs1.61
Combined avg: 3.32
Form
LDWWWvsWDWWL
Last 5
Clean Sheets %
39%vs32%
Universitatea Craiova / Rapid

Season Performance

Comparing both teams this season

Home Team - Form
L
D
W
W
W
Away Team - Form
W
D
W
W
L
60
Points
59
17
Wins
17
9
Draws
8
5
Losses
6
53
Goals For
50
28
Goals Against
32
1.71
Avg Goals For/Game
1.61
25
Goals For 1st Half
25
14
Goals Against 1st Half
12
28
Goals For 2nd Half
25
14
Goals Against 2nd Half
20
12
Clean Sheets
10
5
Failed to Score
5
45%
BTTS %
52%
Liga I Standings

Current league table

#TeamPGDPts
131+2560
231+1859
331+2257
431+1053
531+853
631+1352
731+847
831-446
931+945
1031+641
1131+440
1231-2735
1331-932
1431-2025
1531-2223
1631-4113
Universitatea Craiova

Universitatea Craiova

All Fixtures (42)

Mar 13
Home
Universitatea CraiovavsArges Pitesti
Liga I
0 - 1
FT
L
Mar 8
Away
RapidvsUniversitatea Craiova
Liga I
1 - 1
FT
D
Feb 28
Home
Universitatea CraiovavsMetaloglobus
Liga I
2 - 1
FT
W
Feb 22
Away
Unirea SloboziavsUniversitatea Craiova
Liga I
0 - 3
FT
W
Feb 15
Home
Universitatea CraiovavsFCSB
Liga I
1 - 0
FT
W
Feb 9
Away
Dinamo BucurestivsUniversitatea Craiova
Liga I
1 - 1
FT
D
Feb 5
Home
Universitatea CraiovavsOţelul
Liga I
1 - 0
FT
W
Feb 1
Away
Farul ConstantavsUniversitatea Craiova
Liga I
4 - 1
FT
L
Jan 24
Home
Universitatea CraiovavsFC Botosani
Liga I
2 - 0
FT
W
Jan 19
Away
Petrolul PloiestivsUniversitatea Craiova
Liga I
0 - 4
FT
W
Dec 22
Home
Universitatea CraiovavsCsikszereda
Liga I
5 - 0
FT
W
Dec 18
Away
AEK Athens FCvsUniversitatea Craiova
UEFA Europa Conference League
3 - 2
FT
L
Dec 14
Away
AFC HermannstadtvsUniversitatea Craiova
Liga I
0 - 2
FT
W
Dec 11
Home
Universitatea CraiovavsSparta Praha
UEFA Europa Conference League
1 - 2
FT
L
Dec 7
Home
Universitatea CraiovavsCFR 1907 Cluj
Liga I
1 - 1
FT
D
Dec 1
Away
Universitatea ClujvsUniversitatea Craiova
Liga I
0 - 0
FT
D
Nov 27
Home
Universitatea CraiovavsFSV Mainz 05
UEFA Europa Conference League
1 - 0
FT
W
Nov 21
Away
Arges PitestivsUniversitatea Craiova
Liga I
1 - 2
FT
W
Nov 9
Home
Universitatea CraiovavsUta Arad
Liga I
1 - 2
FT
L
Nov 6
Away
Rapid ViennavsUniversitatea Craiova
UEFA Europa Conference League
0 - 1
FT
W
Nov 2
Home
Universitatea CraiovavsRapid
Liga I
2 - 2
FT
D
Oct 26
Away
MetaloglobusvsUniversitatea Craiova
Liga I
0 - 0
FT
D
Oct 23
Home
Universitatea CraiovavsFC Noah
UEFA Europa Conference League
1 - 1
FT
D
Oct 18
Home
Universitatea CraiovavsUnirea Slobozia
Liga I
3 - 1
FT
W
Oct 5
Away
FCSBvsUniversitatea Craiova
Liga I
1 - 0
FT
L
Oct 2
Away
Raków CzęstochowavsUniversitatea Craiova
UEFA Europa Conference League
2 - 0
FT
L
Sep 26
Home
Universitatea CraiovavsDinamo Bucuresti
Liga I
2 - 2
FT
D
Sep 20
Away
OţelulvsUniversitatea Craiova
Liga I
1 - 0
FT
L
Sep 14
Home
Universitatea CraiovavsFarul Constanta
Liga I
2 - 0
FT
W
Aug 31
Away
FC BotosanivsUniversitatea Craiova
Liga I
1 - 1
FT
D
Aug 28
Home
Universitatea CraiovavsIstanbul Basaksehir
UEFA Europa Conference League
3 - 1
FT
W
Aug 24
Home
Universitatea CraiovavsPetrolul Ploiesti
Liga I
2 - 0
FT
W
Aug 21
Away
Istanbul BasaksehirvsUniversitatea Craiova
UEFA Europa Conference League
1 - 2
FT
W
Aug 17
Away
CsikszeredavsUniversitatea Craiova
Liga I
1 - 2
FT
W
Aug 10
Home
Universitatea CraiovavsAFC Hermannstadt
Liga I
1 - 0
FT
W
Aug 7
Home
Universitatea CraiovavsSpartak Trnava
UEFA Europa Conference League
3 - 0
FT
W
Aug 3
Away
CFR 1907 ClujvsUniversitatea Craiova
Liga I
2 - 3
FT
W
Jul 31
Home
Universitatea CraiovavsFK Sarajevo
UEFA Europa Conference League
4 - 0
FT
W
Jul 28
Home
Universitatea CraiovavsUniversitatea Cluj
Liga I
2 - 1
FT
W
Jul 24
Away
FK SarajevovsUniversitatea Craiova
UEFA Europa Conference League
2 - 1
FT
L
Jul 18
Home
Universitatea CraiovavsArges Pitesti
Liga I
3 - 1
FT
W
Jul 12
Away
Uta AradvsUniversitatea Craiova
Liga I
3 - 3
FT
D
Deep Analysis

Team Insights

Style of play and derived stats from match data this season

59%
Possession %
53%
507
Passes/Game
438
83%
Pass Accuracy %
82%
15
Shots/Game
13.5
5.1
Shots on Target/Game
4.2
9.2
Shots Inside Box/Game
8.4
5.8
Shots Outside Box/Game
5.1
5.3
Corners/Game
5.1
11.6
Fouls/Game
12
1.9
Saves/Game
2.9
8.8
Shots per Goal
8.4
3
Shots on Target per Goal
2.6
27
Games with More Possession
21
4
Games with Less Possession
9
1.7
Goals/Game when More Possession
1.8
1.8
Goals/Game when Less Possession
1.2
52%
Win Rate when Having More Possession %
62%
4
Points Won (Last 10 min)
3
4
Points Lost (Last 10 min)
3
Universitatea CraiovaRapid

Playing Style Analysis

Universitatea Craiova

A side that controls possession averaging 59% possession. They've won 3 games despite having less possession, showing they're effective without the ball Additionally, They've dropped points in 5 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses Meanwhile, They've lost 5 games despite having more possession, showing significant vulnerability when expected to control matches. They don't give up easily, having won 2 games despite trailing at halftime. They've demonstrated resilience by winning 3 games after falling behind at some point. Their ability to recover is valuable: 12 points gained after falling behind Additionally, They've struggled to hold onto leads, losing 2 times after being ahead at halftime Meanwhile, They've dropped 10 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games. Their game management is inconsistent: strong at comebacks but vulnerable when leading. They're prolific chance creators, averaging 15.0 shots with 5.1 on target per game. They move the ball forward with intent (around 34 passes per shot) Additionally, They're well-organized defensively (only 1.9 saves required per game). As a top-1 side facing another top-2 team, this represents a clash between quality opponents.

Rapid

This team they maintain balanced possession (53%). They've won 4 games despite having less possession, showing they're effective without the ball. They've dropped points in 4 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses. They've salvaged 11 points from losing positions this season Additionally, They've dropped 5 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games Meanwhile, They move the ball forward with intent (around 32 passes per shot). As a top-2 side facing another top-1 team, this represents a clash between quality opponents.

Universitatea Craiova Half-Time Performance

Universitatea Craiova home games half time results

Rapid Half-Time Performance

Rapid away games half time results

Universitatea Craiova vs League Standings

Rapid vs League Standings