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FCSB vs Rapid: prediction and stats

Liga IRegular Season - 13Kick-off on October 24, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Arena Naţională, Bucureşti

FCSBRapid

The Footlab model makes FCSB the favourite at 57%, against 24% for a draw and 19% 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 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win FCSB vs Rapid?

A very open match: only 16 Elo points separate FCSB (1,796) and Rapid (1,780).

FCSB win57 %
Draw24 %
Rapid win19 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, FCSB have 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats; Rapid have 3, 6 and 6.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

FCSB
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026CFR 1907 Cluj(away)0-1Liga I
Aug 17, 2026FC Botosani(home)3-2Liga I
Aug 10, 2026Sepsi OSK Sfantu Gheorghe(away)0-0Liga I
Aug 3, 2026Farul Constanta(home)2-2Liga I
Jul 30, 2026Auda(away)1-4UEFA Europa Conference League
Rapid
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 21, 2026Petrolul Ploiesti(away)2-0Liga I
Aug 15, 2026Dinamo Bucuresti(home)0-1Liga I
Aug 7, 2026Uta Arad(away)0-0Liga I
Aug 2, 2026CFR 1907 Cluj(home)3-1Liga I
Jul 27, 2026FC Botosani(away)1-1Liga I

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 FCSB win(s), 4 draw(s), 0 Rapid win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Dec 21, 2025FCSB 2-1 RapidLiga I
Aug 17, 2025Rapid 2-2 FCSBLiga I
Apr 27, 2025Rapid 1-2 FCSBLiga I
Mar 16, 2025FCSB 3-3 RapidLiga I
Mar 2, 2025Rapid 0-0 FCSBLiga I
Oct 27, 2024FCSB 0-0 RapidLiga I

Last archived meeting: FCSB vs Rapid on Dec 21, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

FCSB score 1.6 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Rapid score 0.9 and concede 1.0. The model gives a 54% probability of over 2.5 goals and 54% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
FCSB1.61.548/158/15
Rapid0.91.057/155/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

FCSB sit 3rd in Liga I (11 points from 6 matches) and Rapid sit 2nd (11 points from 6 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
2Rapid63217311
3FCSB63219511

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 FCSB vs Rapid?
The Footlab model makes FCSB the favourite at 57%, against 24% for a draw and 19% for Rapid.
Where and when is FCSB vs Rapid played?
FCSB vs Rapid is played on October 24, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at Arena Naţională, in the Liga I.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 54% 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.

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