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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 AI model makes FCSB the favourite at 50%, against 25% for a draw and 25% for Rapid. The most likely score is 1-1. If FCSB wins, the most likely score is 2-1.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.8% of the 2,343 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 13, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win FCSB vs Rapid?

On Elo ratings, FCSB has 1,881 points and Rapid 1,942.

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FCSB winDrawRapid win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for FCSB vs Rapid

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

FCSB

4-2-3-1
  1. 14A. Garita
  1. 31J. Cisotti
  2. 7M. Korenica
  3. 15O. Arad
  4. 73K. Muhar
  5. 11D. Miculescu
  1. 4Ricardo Padurariu
  2. 5J. Dawa
  3. 3André Duarte
  4. 2V. Crețu
  1. 32Ș. Târnovanu

Rapid

4-2-3-1
  1. 9F. Stojilković
  1. 29A. Dobre
  2. 8C. Grameni
  3. 80O. Moruțan
  4. 7M. Kamara
  5. 44C. B. Doumbia
  1. 6L. Kramer
  2. 19R. Onea
  3. 18S. Sinyan
  4. 66W. L. Ouedraogo
  1. 99B. Ungureanu

Computed on October 13, 2026 at 08:15 PM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, FCSB have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; Rapid have 9, 4 and 2.

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

FCSB
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 10, 2026Oţelul(home)1-0Liga I
Sep 19, 2026Universitatea Craiova(away)0-5Liga I
Sep 14, 2026Petrolul Ploiesti(home)2-2Liga I
Sep 5, 2026Dinamo Bucuresti(away)1-2Liga I
Sep 2, 2026Arges Pitesti(away)5-0Cupa României
Rapid
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 12, 2026Universitatea Cluj(away)4-3Liga I
Oct 2, 2026Genoa(home)2-0Friendlies Clubs
Sep 18, 2026Arges Pitesti(home)3-1Liga I
Sep 12, 2026FC Voluntari(home)2-1Liga I
Sep 6, 2026Oţelul(away)1-0Liga I

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 FCSB wins, 4 draws, 0 Rapid wins.

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 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Rapid score 1.6 and concede 0.8. The model gives a 57% probability of over 2.5 goals and 58% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
FCSB1.61.758/1510/15
Rapid1.60.868/155/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

FCSB sit 9th in Liga I (15 points from 11 matches) and Rapid sit 2nd (24 points from 11 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
2Rapid1173118924
9FCSB11434141715

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How does Footlab AI 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. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. 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 AI model makes FCSB the favourite at 50%, against 25% for a draw and 25% 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 AI model gives a 57% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.8% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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