Rapid Bucharest vs FCSB Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Two or Less Goals Predicted in this Clash

We think a value wager could involve betting Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market for the fixture between Rapid Bucharest and FCSB. We can secure a price of 1.62 when it comes to this bet.

Previous H2H Encounter Ended 3-3

Rapid Bucharest lost when they were last in action. In a home game at Stadionul Rapid-Giulesti, they were turned over 2-0 by Universitatea Cluj. Marius Sumudica's men had 48% possession and five shots on target.

FCSB claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 3-2 win occurred against CFR Cluj at Arena Nationala. The Red and Blue had 45% possession and four shots on goal, while Juri Cisotti was on the scoresheet twice and Vlad Chiriches also found the net.

We’ve seen three consecutive draws between Rapid and FCSB, with the last clash ending 3-3 at Arena Nationala. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved five Rapid wins, one FCSB victory and four draws.

Liga I		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	FCSB	6	4	2	0	11	7	4	11:7	42
6	Rapid Bucharest	6	1	2	3	7	10	-3	7:10	28

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3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 11.4 attempts. Rapid have had 47.9% possession, 396.5 passes and 6.1 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.1 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts, while being awarded 3.9 corners.

Denis Ciobotariu is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Elvir Koljic, Alex Dobre and Claudiu Petrila each have 2. The leading assistor is Claudiu Petrila with 4.

FCSB have won 7 and drawn 3, with an average of 5.0 shots on goal, 13.0 attempts and 1.7 goals. The Bucharest outfit average 51.6% possession, 392.5 passes, 6.1 corners awarded and 4.6 corners against, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 9.8 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Juri Cisotti and Daniel Birligea on 3, with David Miculescu getting 2. Risto Radunovic has managed to clock up 5 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Rapid Bucharest confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Mihai Aioani (GK), Denis Ciobotariu, Cristian Ignat, Alexandru Pascanu, Christopher Braun, Tobias Christensen, Kader Keita, Andrei Borza, Alex Dobre, Borisav Burmaz, Claudiu Petrila.

FCSB confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Stefan Tarnovanu (GK), Valentin Cretu, Siyabonga Ngezana, Vlad Chiriches, Risto Radunovic, Adrian Sut, David Miculescu, Florin Tanase, Juri Cisotti, Octavian Popescu, Daniel Birligea.

Expert Liga I Analysis

The first port of call is to check out the team news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.

Key Rapid Bucharest vs FCSB league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Rapid games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Rapid games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Rapid games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 FCSB games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 FCSB games on the road.

Rapid Bucharest vs FCSB Prediction

The stage is set for a low-scoring Liga I clash. As a result, we will wager on Under 2.5 which can be taken at attractive odds of 1.62, with defences likely to nullify the attacking players.

Bigger odds can be secured by going for an alternative wager where Under 2.5 Goals is combined with BTTS No. This means you need at least one team to draw a blank for the bet to land.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 61.9% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our tipsters have this number closer to 70% based on their in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

Our Pick

Under 2.5 Goals @ 1.62 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Rapid 0 - 1 FCSB

You can secure odds of 6.75 that FCSB are able to land a 1-0 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Player Props

Top Pick: Darius Olaru to Score 4.10

Darius Olaru (FCSB) has netted four goals in his past four Liga I games on the road. Based on the stats, we think that odds of 4.10 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Darius Olaru Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

3.80

First

6.75

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Corners Prediction

FCSB Under 4.5 Corners 1.83

The 4.5 corners line has not been covered by FCSB in their past three games, with the corner count against Rapid Bucharest going under 4.5 in their last six home matches. There are odds of 1.83 for this FCSB Team Corners wager and we think the line is too high.

Corner Stats

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Rapid

Total

10.00 6.10 3.90

Home

10.20 6.60 3.60

Away

9.90 4.80 5.10

FCSB

Total

10.70 6.10 4.60

Home

10.50 7.00 3.50

Away

9.80 6.10 3.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

2.10

Under 9.5

1.67

Rapid Corners

Over 4.5

2.00

Under 4.5

1.73

FCSB Corners

Over 4.5

1.83

Under 4.5

1.83

Most Corners

1

2.25

X

6.50

2

1.77

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Rapid Bucharest vs FCSB Odds

The bookies have FCSB at 2.00 in the Full-Time Result market, implying the market leaders are 50% likely to win this Liga I match according to the latest betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get 3.50 about Rapid Bucharest.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. The Both Teams to Score No option is 2.00 if you think at least one side will fail to score.

The Draw No Bet market is popular for Liga I matches, with the football betting sites offering Rapid Bucharest at 2.63 and FCSB are priced at 1.44 for the win.

Daniel Birligea is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Favourite Daniel Birligea is 5.80 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Player Goals

Daniel Birligea (FCSB)

First

5.80

Anytime

3.15

Jordan Gele (FCSB)

First

6.40

Anytime

3.45

Octavian George Popescu (FCSB)

First

6.75

Anytime

3.65

Darius Olaru (FCSB)

First

6.75

Anytime

3.80

Alexandru Musi (FCSB)

First

6.75

Anytime

3.80

David Ankeye (Rapid)

First

7.00

Anytime

3.80

William Baeten (FCSB)

First

7.00

Anytime

3.90

Elvir Koljic (Rapid)

First

7.00

Anytime

3.90

Alexandru Baluta (FCSB)

First

7.50

Anytime

4.10

Claudiu Micovschi (Rapid)

First

7.50

Anytime

4.10

Juri Cisotti (FCSB)

First

7.50

Anytime

4.10

David Miculescu (FCSB)

First

7.50

Anytime

4.10

Andrei Gheorghita (FCSB)

First

7.00

Anytime

4.10

Marius Stefanescu (FCSB)

First

7.50

Anytime

4.30

Florin Tănase (FCSB)

First

8.00

Anytime

4.35

Borisav Burmaz (Rapid)

First

8.00

Anytime

4.40

Malcom Sylas Edjouma (FCSB)

First

9.00

Anytime

5.30

Claudiu Petrila (Rapid)

First

10.00

Anytime

5.30

Clinton N'Jie (Rapid)

First

11.00

Anytime

5.60

Alex Dobre (Rapid)

First

11.00

Anytime

5.80

Peter Ademo (Rapid)

First

11.00

Anytime

5.80

Tobias Christensen (Rapid)

First

11.00

Anytime

5.80

Luka Gojkovic (Rapid)

First

11.50

Anytime

5.80

Rares Pop (Rapid)

First

12.50

Anytime

6.40

Adrian Sut (FCSB)

First

12.50

Anytime

6.75

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Team Stats

Team News

Don’t miss out on the Rapid vs FCSB team news so you understand the players available for selection ahead of kick-off.

Rapid Bucharest Team Page FCSB Team Page

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