Dinamo Bucuresti vs Rapid: prediction and stats
Liga IRegular Season - 20Kick-off on December 19, 2026 at 05:00 PM (UTC)Stadionul Arcul de Triumf, București
The Footlab model makes Dinamo Bucuresti the favourite at 54%, against 26% for a draw and 20% for Rapid. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Dinamo Bucuresti vs Rapid?
A very open match: only 48 Elo points separate Dinamo Bucuresti (1,828) and Rapid (1,780).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Dinamo Bucuresti have 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats; Rapid have 3, 6 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Universitatea Cluj(home) | 2-1 | Liga I |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Rapid(away) | 1-0 | Liga I |
| Aug 8, 2026 | FC Voluntari(home) | 4-0 | Liga I |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Oţelul(away) | 1-1 | Liga I |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Universitatea Craiova(home) | 5-1 | Liga I |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Petrolul Ploiesti(away) | 2-0 | Liga I |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Dinamo Bucuresti(home) | 0-1 | Liga I |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Uta Arad(away) | 0-0 | Liga I |
| Aug 2, 2026 | CFR 1907 Cluj(home) | 3-1 | Liga I |
| Jul 27, 2026 | FC Botosani(away) | 1-1 | Liga I |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Dinamo Bucuresti win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Rapid win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | Rapid 0-1 Dinamo Bucuresti | Liga I |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Dinamo Bucuresti 3-1 Rapid | Liga I |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Rapid 3-2 Dinamo Bucuresti | Liga I |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Rapid 2-1 Dinamo Bucuresti | Liga I |
| Oct 19, 2025 | Dinamo Bucuresti 0-2 Rapid | Liga I |
| May 12, 2025 | Dinamo Bucuresti 0-0 Rapid | Liga I |
Last archived meeting: Rapid vs Dinamo Bucuresti on Aug 15, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Dinamo Bucuresti score 1.6 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; Rapid score 0.9 and concede 1.0. The model gives a 49% probability of over 2.5 goals and 50% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinamo Bucuresti | 1.6 | 1.0 | 4 | 10/15 | 9/15 |
| Rapid | 0.9 | 1.0 | 5 | 7/15 | 5/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Dinamo Bucuresti sit 1st in Liga I (13 points from 6 matches) and Rapid sit 3rd (11 points from 6 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dinamo Bucuresti | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 13 |
| 3 | Rapid | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 11 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Dinamo Bucuresti vs Rapid?
- The Footlab model makes Dinamo Bucuresti the favourite at 54%, against 26% for a draw and 20% for Rapid.
- Where and when is Dinamo Bucuresti vs Rapid played?
- Dinamo Bucuresti vs Rapid is played on December 19, 2026 at 05:00 PM (UTC) at Stadionul Arcul de Triumf, in the Liga I.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 49% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.