Rapid Bucuresti vs Universitatea Craiova betting tip 2024/2025 - Picks and Predictions for the Liga 1 match on January 25th, 2025

Rapid Bucuresti and Universitatea Craiova will on Saturday, January 25th, 2025 at 18:00h (UTC), play in a Liga 1 football game in Romania, check the Rapid Bucuresti vs Universitatea Craiova betting tip 2024/2025 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where Rapid Bucuresti vs Universitatea Craiova will occur

The game is set to be played in the small Stadionul Valentin Stănescu stadium, in the city of Bucureşti, with a capacity for 9513 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.

Where to follow the live game

Including statistics, events and odds, you can follow the match live with access to all the information to help with your sports betting on Betarena.

Introduction to the Rapid Bucuresti vs Universitatea Craiova betting tip 2024/2025

The Liga 1 has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 2.59 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 2.36 goals per match played.

Rapid Bucuresti last match

In the last match they played, Rapid Bucuresti collected a win. The opposing team was CSM Iaşi, and the match - which ended with the result of 2-1 - was valid for Liga 1. Coach M. Şumudică's disposed his team in a 4-3-3 formation.

The positive result confirmed that the team's favoritism before the start of the match was certain, making the odds 1.42.

Universitatea Craiova last match

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a draw in the last round. In a dispute valid for Liga 1, Universitatea Craiova, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the Dinamo Bucureşti team with a final score of 1-1.

In the end, the draw (odd 3.40) cannot be considered a good result, especially considering that the chances of winning the match were high.

Rapid Bucuresti vs Universitatea Craiova h2h

Universitatea Craiova was in 3rd place in the Liga 1 while Rapid Bucuresti was in 9th place, the last time these teams faced each other. Universitatea Craiova team entered the field with the 4-2-3-1 formation, the same tactic Rapid Bucuresti used in the match.

Their last 2024/2025 Liga 1 match which took place on 31-08-2024 was such a competitive game it ended in a 1-1 draw.

Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?

The Universitatea Craiova team has accomplished more consistent results in the past five games, than Rapid Bucuresti its counterpart.

Teams varying in strengths and motivations.

Rapid Bucuresti

Liga 1 leaderboard now

Considering the home team Rapid Bucuresti, standing in 7th place with 32 points in the Liga 1 competition in Romania. Their performance statistics have been such as 7 wins, 4 losses and, 11 draws.

In the 23rd round, Petrolul 52, that is in the 6th place, has the same score.

Rapid Bucuresti analysis

Rapid Bucuresti at the end of round 22 in Liga 1 had 26 goals scored and 20 conceded.

While having won twice playing away from home, this team knows how to take advantage of their home court with 5 wins, 1 loss, and 5 draws.

A hectic schedule could be a potential roadblock for Rapid Bucuresti as they gear up to play multiple games in quick succession. Even though the odds favor a closely matched game, Rapid Bucuresti demanding schedule could be a crucial factor in determining the eventual outcome against Universitatea Craiova.

Best goalscorer from Rapid Bucuresti

Individually, the team's most offensive player in the competition so far is Claudiu Adrian Mihai Petrila. The Attacker has scored 5 times in the current season and has helped Rapid Bucuresti come out with a positive result on several occasions.

It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

Universitatea Craiova

Liga 1 leaderboard now

The Universitatea Craiova team with 36 points currently occupies the 4th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Championship Round, with a campaign of 9 wins, 9 draws, and 4 losses.

Which means that the team is over CFR Cluj team who is in the position 5 in the 23rd round but with the same number of points.

Universitatea Craiova analysis

Universitatea Craiova counted 34 goals scored and 22 conceded at the end of Liga 1 day number 22.

As we approach the Regular Season, Universitatea Craiova is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 5.09 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.

This is a top 5 team in the Liga 1 that wants to keep up with the good performances!

Teams typically have some control over the opponents if they achieve ball possession above 50%. This is the reason why the Universitatea Craiova team usually guns for an average ball possession of 57.27% to control the game.

Universitatea Craiova is a more offensive team than Rapid Bucuresti, having 2375 attacks vs. 2183 from Rapid Bucuresti, having scored 34 times, in comparison, Rapid Bucuresti converted into goal 26 times.

Facing a demanding schedule, Universitatea Craiova may find it challenging to maintain their performance levels when playing multiple games in a short period. Despite the odds favoring both Rapid Bucuresti and Universitatea Craiova for victory, Universitatea Craiova busy schedule could be a determining factor in the final outcome.

Best goalscorer from Universitatea Craiova

In this season, the individual highlight is Alexandru Mitriță that has dominated the offensive side. The Attacker has already scored 9 times this season, becoming crucial in the positive results that Universitatea Craiova achieved in several matches.

It should also be noted that 3 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

For bettors some entries may be relevant for this game, namely:

Goals Top Betting Tips

In short, a much stronger team Universitatea Craiova, better placed in the competition, that usually wins and doesn't concede goals, against an irregular Rapid Bucuresti that has difficulty converting and that comes from a sequence of balanced performances.

Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Both Teams To Score - No market are quoted at 2.

It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Rapid Bucuresti is Claudiu Adrian Mihai Petrila, who has already scored 5 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Universitatea Craiova is Alexandru Mitriță, he has scored in 9 opportunities.

Most goals are scored between 75-90 as some study shows, which makes this a good time to bet for those following the live game.

Corners Top Betting Tips

One will find that combining the number of corners of both teams gives an average of 5.02 corners per game, making this something to note in attempting to obtain good betting results.

Cards Top Betting Tips

Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 4.05 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the 'Under 4.5 cards' option looks like a great alternative for bettors.

On the Rapid Bucuresti side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 3 times this season, very different from Universitatea Craiova who only saw the red card twice. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.

Take advantage of the best betting markets and start winning!

Check other great betting tips here.